CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers vs Grasshopper

CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.2Visit Grasshopper8.2Visit

Higher score CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers #1 in Virtual Phone Number Services 9.2/10 From $6/mo · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 3 of 3 features Visit CloudTalk

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Grasshopper #8 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.2/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Grasshopper

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers fits best

  Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features

• Grasshopper fits best

  Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone

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Side by side

Feature	CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 9.2/10 Visit ↗	Grasshopper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.2	8.2
Ranking	#1 in Virtual Phone Number Services	#8 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for	Businesses needing global numbers and call-center features	Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	From $6/mo · 14-day trial	$14/mo
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	14 days	7 days
Free trial length	14 days · no card needed	7 days · no card needed
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile	Cloud, Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
Support	Live chat, Email, Phone, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers 3/3 · Grasshopper 0/3
SMS support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
International numbers	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Number porting	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Number types	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Included numbers	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Numbers in 160+ countries across several number types Routing, queues, IVR, recording, analytics and reporting Available on web, desktop and mobile, with CRM and helpdesk integrations	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	Number availability and SMS support vary by country and number type The $6 monthly starting price is per number; a subscription is also required No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days	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	CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers gives businesses virtual numbers in more than 160 countries, with calling and call-center tools available through CloudTalk’s phone platform. It is aimed at teams that want a local presence for sales,… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers — where it wins

  • Numbers in 160+ countries across several number types
  • Routing, queues, IVR, recording, analytics and reporting
  • Available on web, desktop and mobile, with CRM and helpdesk integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Number availability and SMS support vary by country and number type
  • The $6 monthly starting price is per number; a subscription is also required
  • No free plan; the trial lasts 14 days

• 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

• CloudTalk Virtual Phone Numbers9.2/10 · From $6/mo · 14-day trial

  Global business numbers with call-center tools; number fees start at $6 per month, plus a subscription.

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• Grasshopper8.2/10 · 7-day trial

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

  Visit GrasshopperFull verdict →