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Best Grasshopper alternatives — pricing compared

The short answer

The best Grasshopper alternatives are OpenPhone, Dialpad, and RingCentral — here's how their published pricing compares. The cheapest paid entry point among them is OpenPhone at $15 per user/month.

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3 Grasshopper alternatives compared

Each "cheapest paid tier" below is the lowest paid monthly (or annual-equivalent) price the competitor publishes on its own pricing page. Custom-quote and usage-based add-ons aren't included; click any tool for its full per-tier breakdown.

Alternative Category Cheapest paid tier Why switch Full pricing
OpenPhone Modern business phone system $15 (Starter) Mobile-first phone system that rebranded as Quo with $15 to $35 per-user pricing and a $5/month surcharge per extra phone number. See all tiers →
Dialpad AI-Powered business communications $27 (Standard) Unified comms suite that bills Standard at $15 annually but $27 monthly, with Sell and Support sold as separate per-agent products on top. See all tiers →
RingCentral Cloud pbx and unified comms $30 (Core) Cloud PBX whose published Core plan is $30 monthly versus $20 annual, with AI Receptionist and SMS Booster sold as separate monthly add-ons. See all tiers →

Why teams look past Grasshopper

  • OpenPhone — Mobile-first phone system that rebranded as Quo with $15 to $35 per-user pricing and a $5/month surcharge per extra phone number.
  • Dialpad — Unified comms suite that bills Standard at $15 annually but $27 monthly, with Sell and Support sold as separate per-agent products on top.
  • RingCentral — Cloud PBX whose published Core plan is $30 monthly versus $20 annual, with AI Receptionist and SMS Booster sold as separate monthly add-ons.

Compare against Grasshopper itself

Before you switch, price Grasshopper on the same terms. The full breakdown has every tier, hidden fee, and per-seat math.

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Frequently asked questions

Is OpenPhone cheaper than Grasshopper?

Not at the entry tier — OpenPhone's cheapest paid tier is $15 versus Grasshopper's $14. Compare full tier ladders, not just the entry price.

What is the best free alternative to Grasshopper?

None of the Grasshopper alternatives listed here publish a free tier. The cheapest paid option is OpenPhone at $15.

Which Grasshopper alternative should I compare first?

Buyers evaluating Grasshopper most often shortlist OpenPhone, Dialpad, RingCentral. Each links to a full per-tier pricing breakdown with hidden fees.