The best Grasshopper alternative for a small business in 2026
The best Grasshopper alternative for a small business is Phone2. Grasshopper starts at $14/month for one user and one number, and its team plan jumps to $80/month with numbers capped per plan, because it is built on call forwarding. Phone2 starts at $7 per user/month with true VoIP calling, shared numbers, a team inbox, and AI call transcription on Pro, so you get a modern phone system instead of a forwarding service, and we port your Grasshopper number for free.
Grasshopper pricing verified as of July 2026. Reviewed by Audrey Xi, Product Analyst.
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Phone2 vs Grasshopper: pricing at a glance
Phone2 prices are per user, billed annually. Grasshopper pricing as of July 2026, taken from their public pricing page.
Phone2
From $7/user/mo- Basic$10 monthly · 2 users + 1 number included$7/user/mo
- Pro$18 monthly · recording, phone menus, unlimited AI transcription$15/user/mo
- Scale$49 monthly · premium support, CRM sync, HIPAA$39/user/mo
Grasshopper
- True Solo$18 monthly · 1 number, 1 user$14/mo
- Solo Plus$32 monthly · 1 number, 3 extensions$25/mo
- Small Business$92 monthly · 4 numbers, unlimited extensions$80/mo
Want the full feature-by-feature breakdown? See the complete Phone2 vs Grasshopper comparison, or see how Grasshopper ranks in our best business phone systems guide.
Why teams switch from Grasshopper to Phone2
Finally, a real team phone
Grasshopper forces each person to have their own extension. Phone2 lets your whole team share one number - see the same conversations, collaborate in real-time.
Actual VoIP, not forwarding
Grasshopper just forwards calls to your cell, eating your minutes. Phone2 is true VoIP - calls go through the app, unlimited and crystal clear.
AI summaries, not just transcripts
Grasshopper added call transcription in Fall 2025, but only on higher plans. Phone2 Pro goes further with AI call summaries, insights, and smart automation.
Lower cost, more features
Phone2 starts at $7/month on annual billing with team features. Grasshopper's Solo Plus at $25/month just added transcription - but still no shared numbers or team inbox.
Switch from Grasshopper in 10 minutes
Phone2 ports your existing number for free. Here is the whole move.
- 1
Pick or port your number
Choose a new local or toll-free number, or start a free port of your existing Grasshopper number. Mobile numbers usually port in 1 to 2 business days.
- 2
Invite your team
Add teammates to a shared number and inbox in a couple of clicks. No per-seat contract and no minimum.
- 3
Set routing and go live
Set business hours and call routing, forward your old Grasshopper line while any port completes, and you are live the same day.
Porting is free on every Phone2 plan. Timelines vary by carrier and number type.
What you get with Phone2
Shared phone numbers
Your whole team calls and texts from one number.
Team inbox
Every call and text in one shared view.
AI transcription
Call transcripts and summaries, included on Pro.
Call analytics
Track missed calls, response times, and more.
No per-seat surprises
Add your team without enterprise minimums.
Lower entry price
From $7/user per month on annual billing.
FAQ
What is a good Grasshopper alternative for a small business?
Phone2. It is true VoIP rather than call forwarding, starts at $7/user/month, and includes shared numbers, a team inbox, and AI call transcription (on Pro) that Grasshopper only began rolling out in 2026.
Is Phone2 cheaper than Grasshopper?
For teams, yes. Grasshopper's multi-number Small Business plan is $80/month. Phone2 Basic ($7/user/mo, 2 users included) and Pro ($15/user/mo) cover the same number of lines for far less.
Is Grasshopper a real VoIP phone system?
Grasshopper started as a call-forwarding service and now offers app-based calling and shared numbers, but it still forwards calls to your existing phone. Phone2 is built as VoIP from the ground up with a shared team inbox.
Can I keep my Grasshopper number?
Yes. Phone2 ports your Grasshopper number for free. Mobile numbers usually port in 1 to 2 business days.
Ready to switch from Grasshopper?
Get your number in minutes. Plans start at $7/user per month on annual billing, and we port your existing number for free.
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