Grasshopper vs. Google Voice
Stay connected with customers, keep your personal details private, and sound professional—all while growing your side gig for just $14/month.
Grasshopper
Google Voice
Features
Unlimited users (no extra fees)
Toll-free numbers
Vanity numbers
24/7 live support
Automatic text responses
Custom greetings
Phone number extensions
Unified conversations
Free number porting
Virtual fax
Save more with Grasshopper
Let’s look at a 5-person business as an example. With Google Voice, you need Google Workspace at $7 per user ($35/month for 5 people). Then add Voice Starter at $10 per user ($50/month). That’s $85/month total, and the price goes up as you add more users. No annual discounts.
With Grasshopper’s Solo Plus plan, you start at just $32/month and already covers unlimited users. Pay annually, and it’s only $25/month, no matter how many people you add.
When you choose Grasshopper, you save $60 every month or more than $700 each year, while keeping the flexibility to add or remove users at no extra cost.
See how Grasshopper hops past Google Voice
Why solopreneurs and small businesses choose Grasshopper
Pricing
Plans start at $14/month for unlimited calls and texts. Flat rate with no per-user fees. Save more with annual billing.
User capacity
Unlimited users (Solo Plus and Small Business Plans)
Number types
Choose from toll-free, vanity, and local numbers to fit your business.
Ecosystem requirement
Independent solution. Works with any email or productivity tools you already use.
Live Support
24/7 live help from real people.
Your small business deserves to sound and operate like a large enterprise.
Grasshopper offers powerful features on every plan to help you separate personal and work lines, keep your brand polished, and streamline your day so you can focus on growing your business. No extra phones needed. Just download our desktop and mobile apps, and you’re set!
A virtual phone system in your pocket.
Grasshopper gives you the features you need to stay connected on the go.
Business phone number
Select from our inventory of vanity, local, or toll-free numbers - or port your own number for free.
Customized extensions
Give employees or departments extensions with their own call forwarding options.
Add users easily
Add multiple users with their own extensions and quick set up guide.
Send business texts
Provide updates and quick replies via text messaging through your business number.
Desktop and mobile apps
Stay connected with Grasshopper on your desktop, iPhone, or Android device.
24/7 support
Access live help agents at any time, by phone or chat.
Grasshopper gives you the features you need to stay connected on the go.
Call forwarding
Send business calls to your personal phone or to another team member.
Call recording
Set up automatic recording for all inbound and outbound calls - on every extension.
Custom greetings
Record personalized messages to welcome your customers.
Accept simultaneous calls
Take multiple calls at once so customers are never left waiting.
VolP/Wi-Fi calling
Use your internet connection to make and receive calls when cell reception is unreliable.
Customized extensions
Give employees or departments extensions with their own call forwarding options.
Grasshopper gives you the features you need to stay connected on the go.
Instant text response
Automatically send a text to new callers whenever you can't pick up.
Easy access voicemail
Receive voicemail as digital audio recordings sent to your email.
Voicemail transcription
Receive read-outs of voicemail over email for quick scannability.
Conversation filters
Customize your view-filter by calls, texts, voicemails, or see everything in one place.
Receive virtual faxes
Connect your email to your phone number to receive incoming faxes as PDF files.
Grasshopper gives you the features you need to stay connected on the go.
Setup assistant
Customize your extensions, greetings, call flow, permissions, and more in a simple guided set up.
Business hours
Automatically direct your callers based on a pre-set schedule for open and closed hours.
Incoming call control
Screen callers, block calls, and set up custom schedules for your business operations.
Contacts management
Clearly identify personal from business contacts with dedicated lists.
Reporting
Receive easy-to-read success reports that dive into every aspect of your calls.
Exclusive discounts
Save on essential small business services like LegalZoom, WordPress, and Ruby.
Grasshopper gives you the features you need to stay connected on the go.
Additional extensions
Position yourself with a larger footprint by adding department and/or employee extensions. ($3/month each)
Additional phone numbers
Add more Grasshopper numbers anytime, without having to change your plan. ($9/month each)
Call blasting
Ring each line simultaneously to reduce wait times and increase customer satisfaction. ($9/month)
Professional voice actors
Make the right first impression with polished greetings by professional voice actors in English, Spanish, or French. ($75/order)
International calling
Select an international calling plan that works best for your business.
Virtual receptionist
Never miss a call by adding live, US - based receptionists. (30% off your first month)
Frequently Asked Questions
You deserve a business phone number that fits your brand and your budget.
Choose from our inventory of local, toll-free, and vanity numbers with plans made for small businesses.