What is SmartLine? How is it different from Grasshopper?

SmartLine by GoDaddy is a business phone service geared towards a single user. Both Grasshopper and SmartLine are cloud phone systems that allow you to host calls to and from your business number with your existing cell phone service. Grasshopper offers unlimited numbers and extensions, whereas SmartLine limits you to one number per account.

What kind of phone numbers are offered by Grasshopper and SmartLine?

You have options when choosing a virtual number . Grasshopper allows an unlimited combination of toll-free , vanity , or local numbers . With SmartLine you must choose a single local or toll-free number, with no vanity number option. A toll-free numbers costs extra as well.

Grasshopper vs. SmartLine

A few reasons why Grasshopper is the obvious choice among SmartLine competitors:

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See why Grasshopper is the best SmartLine alternative.

All the communication tools your business needs to sound big and grow bigger.

A full-featured phone system for your small business

As your business grows, Grasshopper grows with you and you can add unlimited users at no extra cost. Since SmartLine is designed as a second business line phone solution, it only permits one user. In addition, Grasshopper comes with unlimited minutes from day one. While, SmartLine does put a cap on monthly minutes and texts.

Get up and running in minutes

SmartLine requires potential customers to provide a slew of personal information and a credit card number before you can begin a free trial. Grasshopper simply asks for your name, email and to create a password- no credit card or extra personal details needed!

Multiple types of numbers for your business

With Grasshopper, you can choose a vanity number to represent your business. SmartLine does not offer the ability to choose a vanity number. Grasshopper gives you the ability to have more than one toll-free, local, or vanity number. You can even have one of each! SmartLine only includes one number per user and also charges a higher monthly fee if you want a toll-free number.

Automatically respond to new callers

Instant response helps reduce the risk that your customers might call someone else when you can't answer. When you miss a call from a new contact, Grasshopper can send them a pre-written, automatic text response from you. They can text you back with additional information, or even schedule a time to talk.