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Head-to-head · Virtual Phone Number Services

CallHippo vs Grasshopper

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 2 checks side by side
Higher score CallHippo #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.9/10 10-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit CallHippo
Grasshopper #8 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Grasshopper

CallHippo leads on 0 checks, Grasshopper on 1, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 2 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCallHippo · 8.9/10
  • Lowest starting priceGrasshopper · $14/mo
  • Free trialboth

CallHippo scores higher on our rubric for virtual phone number services: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

Grasshopper is cheaper to start at $14/user/mo against $18/user/mo.

CallHippo is the better fit for teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing. Grasshopper is the better fit for solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone.

  • CallHippo fits best

    Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing

  • Grasshopper fits best

    Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone

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Side by side

Feature CallHippo 8.9/10 Visit ↗ Grasshopper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #3 in Virtual Phone Number Services #8 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for Teams needing calling, messaging, and call routing Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $18/user/mo $14/mo (best)
Free plan — —
Free trial 10 days 7 days
Free trial length 10 days · no card needed 7 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features CallHippo 0/3 · Grasshopper 0/3
SMS support Not checked yet Not checked yet
International numbers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Number porting Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Number types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Included numbers Not checked yet Not checked yet
Supported platforms Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Virtual numbers available in more than 150 countries
  • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
  • Routing, IVR, SMS/MMS, recording, and transcription features
  • Local, toll-free, vanity and ported business number options
  • Call forwarding, extensions, routing and voicemail transcription
  • Desktop and mobile apps with a shared inbox and business texting
Cons
  • Starter is $18 per user monthly with annual billing
  • Starter includes 1,000 US/CA calling minutes and 100 SMS
  • Enterprise requires a minimum of 50 users
  • True Solo is limited to 1 user, 1 phone number and 1 extension
  • The $25 Solo Plus plan includes only 1 phone number
  • Small Business costs $55 per month for 4 phone numbers
Our verdict

CallHippo is a cloud-based business phone system for small businesses and growing teams that need virtual numbers alongside internet calling and messaging. It combines call forwarding, smart routing, IVR, voicemail, recording, analytics,…

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Grasshopper gives entrepreneurs and small businesses a dedicated business phone number and tools for handling calls and messages separately from personal communications. It supports local, toll-free, vanity and ported numbers, with…

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  1. CallHippoVirtual Phone Number Services 8.910-day trial
  2. GrasshopperVirtual Phone Number Services 8.27-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • CallHippo — where it wins

    • Virtual numbers available in more than 150 countries
    • Web, desktop, mobile, and Chrome extension access
    • Routing, IVR, SMS/MMS, recording, and transcription features

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter is $18 per user monthly with annual billing
    • Starter includes 1,000 US/CA calling minutes and 100 SMS
    • Enterprise requires a minimum of 50 users

  • Grasshopper — where it wins

    • Local, toll-free, vanity and ported business number options
    • Call forwarding, extensions, routing and voicemail transcription
    • Desktop and mobile apps with a shared inbox and business texting

    Where it doesn't

    • True Solo is limited to 1 user, 1 phone number and 1 extension
    • The $25 Solo Plus plan includes only 1 phone number
    • Small Business costs $55 per month for 4 phone numbers
  • CallHippo8.9/10 · 10-day trial

    A broad business phone system, with advanced routing and calling features tied to higher-priced plans.

    Visit CallHippoFull verdict →
  • Grasshopper8.2/10 · 7-day trial

    A straightforward business line with calling, texting, voicemail and routing from $14 per month.

    Visit GrasshopperFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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