Grasshopper

grasshopper.app
Communication & Collaboration
Weekend Project

SMS marketing and customer engagement platform

How to Replace Grasshopper

Overview

Grasshopper is a cloud-based business phone system that provides local phone numbers, call forwarding, and voicemail-to-email capabilities for small businesses and entrepreneurs. It enables professional communication without requiring a physical phone line or PBX system.

Features

45 features across 17 categories

Access(2)

Mobile App

Make and receive calls directly from iOS and Android applications.

Multi-Device Sync

Synchronize calls and messages across all your devices in real-time.

Administration(1)

User Roles and PermissionsPremium

Assign different roles and access levels to team members for security and control.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Smartsheet

Analytics(3)

Call AnalyticsPremium

Track call duration, frequency, and patterns to analyze communication trends.

Call Metrics DashboardPremium

View detailed metrics about call volume, duration, and peak times.

Call TranscriptionAIPremium

Get AI-powered transcriptions of voicemails and recorded calls for easy reference.

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Automation(1)

Auto Responder

Send automatic replies to incoming messages and calls when you are unavailable.

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Call Management(4)

Call Blocking

Block unwanted callers and spam numbers automatically.

Call Queue ManagementPremium

Manage incoming call queues with music on hold and estimated wait times.

Call Screening

Screen and filter incoming calls before deciding to accept or reject them.

Call Transfer

Transfer calls between team members or external numbers seamlessly.

Call Routing(3)

Call Forwarding RulesPremium

Set conditional call forwarding based on time, caller, or other criteria.

Extension SystemPremium

Create internal extensions for different departments and team members.

IVR SystemPremium

Set up interactive voice response menus to route callers to the appropriate department.

Collaboration(1)

Conference CallingPremium

Host multi-party conference calls with up to 100 participants.

Also in: Notion, Airtable, Obsidian

Compliance(1)

Compliance ReportingPremium

Generate reports for regulatory compliance and audit requirements.

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Contacts(1)

Contact Management

Store and organize business contacts with call history and communication preferences.

Core(9)

Call Forwarding

Forward incoming calls to multiple devices including smartphones, tablets, and computers.

Call RecordingPremium

Record incoming and outgoing calls for quality assurance and compliance purposes.

Fax to EmailPremium

Receive faxes as email attachments without needing a fax machine.

International CallingPremium

Make and receive international calls with competitive rates to 190+ countries.

Local Phone Numbers

Get local phone numbers in multiple area codes across the US, Canada, and the UK.

Toll-Free NumbersPremium

Get vanity toll-free numbers to enhance your business professionalism.

Unlimited Local NumbersPremium

Get multiple local phone numbers across different regions for expansion.

Vanity NumbersPremium

Request custom phone numbers with memorable patterns or words.

Voicemail to Email

Automatically receive voicemails as email attachments in MP3 format.

Customization(5)

Business Hours Settings

Configure different call handling rules based on business hours and time zones.

Caller ID Customization

Display custom caller ID information when making outbound calls.

Custom BrandingPremium

White-label features and interface with your company branding.

Custom Greetings

Create personalized voicemail greetings to enhance your professional image.

Do Not Disturb Mode

Temporarily disable call forwarding and message notifications when needed.

Integration(2)

API AccessPremium

Integrate Grasshopper with third-party applications via REST API.

Call Logging to CRMPremium

Automatically log calls and interactions to integrated CRM systems.

Messaging(5)

Bulk SMSPremium

Send SMS messages to multiple contacts simultaneously for campaigns and announcements.

Message SchedulingPremium

Schedule SMS messages to be sent at optimal times automatically.

Message TemplatesPremium

Create reusable message templates for quick and consistent communication.

SMS Messaging

Send and receive text messages from your business phone number.

SMS Read ReceiptsPremium

See when recipients have read your text messages.

Security(2)

Backup and RecoveryPremium

Automatically backup call logs and messages with disaster recovery options.

Password Protection

Secure your account with strong password requirements and two-factor authentication.

Support(1)

Priority SupportPremium

Access dedicated support specialists with faster response times.

Team(3)

Availability Status

Set and share your availability status with team members for better coordination.

Call MonitoringPremium

Supervisors can listen to live calls for training and quality assurance purposes.

Team DashboardPremium

Monitor team activity and availability in real-time from a centralized dashboard.

Tracking(1)

Call History

Access comprehensive call logs with timestamps, duration, and contact details.

Pricing

Basic

$9.99/mo
  • Single user with local phone number
  • voicemail to email
  • SMS messaging

Standard

Popular
$19.99/mo
  • Team features
  • conference calling
  • call recording

Premium

$49.99/mo
  • Advanced team management
  • analytics
  • IVR
  • API access

Enterprise

Contact Sales
  • Unlimited users
  • custom integrations
  • dedicated support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying Grasshopper

Monthly$9.99/mo
Yearly$120/yr
5-Year Total$599

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~3 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 Year
SaaS
$120
DIY
$240
3 Years
SaaS
$360
DIY
$720
5 Years
SaaS
$599
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a Grasshopper alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 45 features.

Buy Grasshopper

Better Value
Monthly cost$99.9/mo
3-year total$3,596.4
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$24,000
Maintenance$360/mo
3-year total$36,960
Dev time~2 months

Buying Grasshopper saves ~$33,363.6 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 45 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

30 known integrations