Looking for a better Grasshopper alternative?
Grasshopper is a call forwarding service from 2003 dressed up as a business phone. Phone2 is a modern communication platform with shared numbers, team inbox, and AI - everything Grasshopper can't do.
Trusted by 10,000+ businesses who switched
Why teams switch from Grasshopper
Here's what you get with Phone2 that Grasshopper doesn't offer - or charges extra for.
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/user with team features. Grasshopper's Solo Plus at $25/month just added transcription - but still no shared numbers or team inbox.
Grasshopper: The Good and The Bad
What Grasshopper does well
- Very simple to set up
- Affordable entry price
- Established brand
- Toll-free numbers
Where Grasshopper falls short
- No shared phone numbers
- No team inbox
- Call forwarding only
- Call recording on higher plans only
What you get with Phone2
Shared Phone Numbers
Your whole team can call and text from one number
Team Inbox
See all conversations in one unified view
AI Transcription
Every call transcribed with AI summaries
Call Analytics
Track missed calls, response times, and more
Unlimited Users
Add your whole team without per-seat surprises
Half the Price
Starting at $7/user/month. No hidden fees.
Switching from Grasshopper
Common questions about making the switch to Phone2.
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.
Yes. Phone2 starts at $7/user/month compared to Grasshopper's higher pricing. Most teams save 50% or more by switching.
Phone2 charges a one-time $15 port-in fee (waived on annual Pro). Keep your existing number and gain Phone2's features. The process typically takes 1-2 business days.
Phone2 includes all core business phone features: unlimited calling, SMS, shared numbers, team inbox, AI transcription, and integrations. Plus features Grasshopper lacks.
You can be up and running with Phone2 in minutes. If you're porting your existing number, that takes 1-2 weeks but you won't miss any calls during the transition.
Ready to switch from Grasshopper?
Join thousands of teams who made the switch. Plans start at $7/month.
$15 port-in fee (free on annual Pro). 30-day money-back guarantee.