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Best Grasshopper Alternatives

The best alternatives to Grasshopper, ranked by rating and value.

We compared 4 Grasshopper alternatives. Nextiva is the top pick at 4.5/5 (from $18/mo). 3 rate higher than Grasshopper itself (4.3/5).

Why look for a Grasshopper alternative?

Grasshopper rates 4.3/5 and is genuinely strong at cheap & simple — most people switch because of a specific trade-off:

  • Not a full phone system
  • Limited team features

Grasshopper alternatives compared

ToolStarts atRatingBest for
Grasshopper (the original)$14/mo4.3/5Solopreneurs & micro-teams
Nextiva$18/mo4.5/5SMBs
Dialpad$15/mo4.4/5Modern SMB teams
Ooma Office$20/mo4.4/5Small businesses
RingCentral$20/mo4.3/5SMB to enterprise

The best Grasshopper alternatives, ranked

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Nextiva

Reliable business VoIP with great support

Why switch: Great support. Best for SMBs.

$18/mo · 4.5/5 Rated higher
2
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Dialpad

AI-powered business phone

Why switch: Strong built-in AI. Best for Modern SMB teams.

$15/mo · 4.4/5 Rated higher
3
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Ooma Office

Simple, affordable VoIP for small business

Why switch: Affordable. Best for Small businesses.

$20/mo · 4.4/5 Rated higher
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RingCentral

Enterprise cloud phone & contact center

Why switch: Feature-rich & reliable. Best for SMB to enterprise.

$20/mo · 4.3/5

Pick by priority

Best rated → Nextiva

4.5/5 across 6,100 reviews. Great support.

Cheapest → Dialpad ($15/mo)

The lowest entry price of the alternatives here.

Closest fit → Nextiva

Our top overall pick for people leaving Grasshopper. Suits SMBs.

Frequently asked questions

What is the best alternative to Grasshopper?+

Nextiva is our top-ranked Grasshopper alternative, rated 4.5/5 and starting at $18/mo. Great support is its standout strength, and it suits SMBs.

Are there free alternatives to Grasshopper?+

None of these offer a permanently free plan. The cheapest way in is Dialpad at $15/mo. Free trials are often available.

Why do people look for Grasshopper alternatives?+

The most common reasons are: not a full phone system, limited team features. Grasshopper still rates 4.3/5, so the right move depends on which trade-off matters to you.

Which Grasshopper alternative is rated highest?+

Nextiva at 4.5/5, versus 4.3/5 for Grasshopper.

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