Grasshopper
A virtual phone system designed for small businesses and entrepreneurs, offering professional phone features without physical hardware.
Price: Premium
Description
Grasshopper is a virtual phone system that provides small businesses and entrepreneurs with a professional phone presence using existing mobile or desk phones. It offers features like a toll-free or local number, multiple extensions, call forwarding, AI-powered voicemail transcription, and custom greetings. Grasshopper eliminates the need for traditional landlines or complex PBX systems, allowing businesses to manage calls professionally from anywhere. Its focus on simplicity, flexibility, and mobile-first functionality makes it a distinct solution for startups and remote teams seeking to enhance their communication without significant infrastructure investment. The AI features, such as voicemail transcription, add a layer of modern convenience.
How to Use
1.Sign up for a Grasshopper plan on their website.
2.Choose a local or toll-free number, or port an existing one.
3.Download the Grasshopper mobile app or desktop app.
4.Set up extensions, custom greetings, and call forwarding rules.
5.Start making and receiving calls through your new virtual phone system.
6.Manage voicemails (including AI-powered transcriptions) and faxes directly from the app or online portal.
Use Cases
Small business phone systemStartup communicationRemote team connectivityProfessional virtual presenceCustomer service routing
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Professional phone system without hardware.
- Includes features like AI voicemail transcription and custom greetings.
- Scalable for growing businesses.
- Mobile and desktop apps for flexible management.
- Separates business and personal calls on one device.
Cons
- Can be more expensive than basic VoIP services for very small usage.
- Relies on existing internet connection and mobile network quality.
- Does not include live receptionist services in basic plans.
Pricing
Solo Plan:
Monthly: $31/month
Annual: $28/month (billed annually at $336)
Includes: 1 phone number, 3 extensions
Partner Plan:
Monthly: $51/month
Annual: $46/month (billed annually at $552)
Includes: 3 phone numbers, 6 extensions
Small Business Plan:
Monthly: $89/month
Annual: $80/month (billed annually at $960)
Includes: 5 phone numbers, unlimited extensions
All plans include: Business phone number, call forwarding, voicemail to text, custom greetings, simultaneous call handling, desktop and mobile apps, 24/7 support
Free trial: 7-day free trial available for all plans
Refund policy: No explicit refund policy stated beyond the free trial, generally subscriptions are non-refundable after the trial period.
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