Grasshopper Review

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What it is: Virtual phone number for small business
Best for: Solo owners, a business number on your cell
Price: True Solo $14/mo billed annually; 7-day trial, checked October 26, 2026
Prices checked: October 26, 2026

We researched Grasshopper's official pricing, plan terms, product pages and help documentation. We haven't used Grasshopper ourselves, so this is a research-based review, not a hands-on test.

Who it’s best for

Solo business owners who want a separate business number on their cell phone.
Small teams who want calls routed to several people.
Businesses that want a professional greeting and extensions.

Who should skip it

Probably not the best fit if you need a full call center or video meetings.

How it works day to day

This part draws on Grasshopper’s own product pages, help center and documentation, read October 26, 2026 (listed under Sources). We haven’t used Grasshopper ourselves.

Day to day, business calls ring through the Grasshopper app on your phone or computer, callers hear your greeting and pick an extension, and voicemails arrive as text.

Key features in use

Virtual business numbers, local or toll-free.
Extensions and call forwarding.
Business texting.
Voicemail transcription.
Mobile and desktop apps.

Setup and learning curve

You pick a plan and a number, download the app, record a greeting and set up extensions.

Integrations

Grasshopper works through its own apps on iOS, Android and desktop.

Support

Grasshopper offers 24/7 support.

Real-world use cases

A plumber keeps business calls separate from personal calls.
A small office routes calls to three people.
A consultant uses a toll-free number.

What it costs

Prices checked October 26, 2026, from Grasshopper’s own pricing page unless noted. Prices change often, so check the official page before you buy.

True Solo: $14 a month billed annually ($168); 1 user, 1 number, 1 extension.
Solo Plus: $25 a month billed annually ($300); unlimited users, 1 number, 3 extensions.
Small Business: $55 a month billed annually ($660); unlimited users, 4 numbers, unlimited extensions.
Extra numbers $9 a month each. Business texting needs a one-time $19.50 registration and a $1.50 monthly messaging fee.
Annual billing saves over 20%. 7-day free trial with no card, and a 7-day money-back guarantee. Prices exclude sales tax.

What we like

Business number on your existing phone through an app.
Unlimited calling minutes.
Extensions, greetings and voicemail transcription.
Solo Plus and up allow unlimited users with no per-user fee.
7-day free trial and 24/7 support.

What to watch for

Texting needs a registration fee and a monthly fee.
Extra numbers cost $9 a month each.
No video meetings.

The fine print

Prices exclude sales tax.
Annual plans are paid up front.
Checkout discounts were shown as promotions.

The main alternative: Talkroute

Talkroute is a close alternative with virtual numbers, call forwarding and texting for small businesses.

What it costs: $19/mo (Basic)

Read our full Talkroute review

Pick Grasshopper if you…

want a business number on your own phone.
have a small team sharing one number.
want simple call routing.

Pick Talkroute if you…

want another simple virtual phone service to compare.
want call forwarding and texting on a budget.

Our take

Grasshopper is a simple, reliable way to get a business number on your own phone with unlimited minutes and no per-user fees on team plans. Watch the texting fees. Compare Talkroute for a similar virtual phone service.

Side by side

Company	Best for	Starting price
Grasshopper	Solo owners and small teams who want a business number on their own phone	True Solo $14/mo billed annually; 7-day trial, checked October 26, 2026
Talkroute	Small teams on a flat monthly price	$19/mo (Basic)

From our company records. Check the official pages for current prices.

What we checked

Grasshopper's pricing page and plan terms, read October 26, 2026
Talkroute's details: from our existing company record and review, not re-checked on October 26, 2026
Grasshopper's feature, help and integration pages listed below (links checked October 26, 2026)

Sources

Visit Grasshopper’s official site

How we review

We read the company's own terms, test the sign-up or booking steps where we can, and compare it with alternatives. A commission never changes what we write. Read our disclosure.