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Grasshopper review (2026): pricing, fees and who it's for

Virtual business phone number that rings your cell, with texting, voicemail, and fax.

7.6/10
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Best for: Solo owners wanting a local, toll-free, or vanity number
Cost for a new business 35%8.0
from about $14/mo
Owner ratings 30%8.1
4.1/5 average across public ratings
Spanish and support 20%5.0
English only
Openness 15%9.0
published prices, free plan or trial, app
Starting priceFrom $14/mo
Free plan or trial7 days trial
SpanishEnglish only
Support24/7 phone, email, chat, X, Facebook
Mobile appYes
Public rating4.7/5 · App Store (46,201)

Good fit if

Solo owners wanting a local, toll-free, or vanity number

Pick something else if

You need texting right away without an EIN, or want lower team pricing.

What we like

  • Flat plan price, not per user: unlimited users from $25/mo
  • Local, toll-free, and vanity numbers available
  • 24/7 support by phone, email, and chat
  • 7-day free trial with no credit card

Watch out for

  • True Solo lacks phone menu (IVR), call recording, and call summaries
  • Texting requires an EIN; approval can take 10-30 business days
  • Extra numbers cost $9/mo each (yearly billing)

Grasshopper pricing

PlanPriceNotes
True Solo$14/moBilled yearly; 1 user, 1 number, 1 extension
Solo Plus$25/moBilled yearly; unlimited users, 1 number, 3 extensions
Small Business$55/moBilled yearly; unlimited users, 4 numbers, unlimited extensions

Prices as published on Oct 4, 2026. Confirm on their site; promotions change often.

The details

PriceFlat per plan: $14-$55/mo billed yearly
TextingUnlimited; $19.50 setup + $1.50/mo; EIN required
NumbersLocal, toll-free, vanity; extra $9/mo
Call forwardingYes on Solo Plus and up
Voicemail to textYes
Auto-attendant menuIVR on Solo Plus and up
AppsiOS, Android, desktop
Free trial7 days, no credit card
InternationalExtra per-minute rates; enable via support

Before you sign up

You'll need

  • Email address; no card needed for the trial
  • EIN and business details to enable texting
  • Payment card when the trial ends

Do this first: Decide if you want a local number (for your area) or toll-free, and whether you want to text customers.

See where this step fits in your startup checklist →

What users say in public ratings

Seen on Oct 4, 2026. App store ratings mostly reflect the app; Trustpilot leans toward billing and support stories.

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Questions

How much does Grasshopper cost?

True Solo: $14/mo; Solo Plus: $25/mo; Small Business: $55/mo. Free trial: 7 days.

Does Grasshopper have a free plan?

No free plan, but there's a free trial of 7 days.

Does Grasshopper offer help in Spanish?

Not that we could find: the app and support are in English.

What do I need to sign up for Grasshopper?

Email address; no card needed for the trial; EIN and business details to enable texting; Payment card when the trial ends.

Is Grasshopper good for a new business?

It fits solo owners wanting a local, toll-free, or vanity number. Pick something else if you need texting right away without an EIN, or want lower team pricing.

What are the alternatives to Grasshopper?

Quo (formerly OpenPhone) (Small teams that text customers a lot).

Sources

Checked Oct 4, 2026. Something out of date? Tell us. Our score is calculated from public facts; partners can't pay for a better one.