Zadarma vs Grasshopper

Zadarma8.7Visit Grasshopper8.2Visit

Higher score Zadarma #4 in Virtual Phone Number Services 8.7/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Zadarma

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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

• Zadarma fits best

  Teams seeking a free-start cloud PBX with global reach

• Grasshopper fits best

  Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone

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Side by side

Feature	Zadarma 8.7/10 Visit ↗	Grasshopper 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.7	8.2
Ranking	#4 in Virtual Phone Number Services	#8 in Virtual Phone Number Services
Best for	Teams seeking a free-start cloud PBX with global reach	Solo operators and small businesses wanting a simple phone
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Paid
Starting price	$39/mo	$14/mo (best)
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	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	Live chat, Phone, Tickets · 24/7	Phone, Live chat, Docs · 24/7
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business
Features Zadarma 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	Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus Call handling spans IVR, queues, routing, forwarding and voicemail transcription Apps, SIP trunking and virtual or toll-free numbers support varied calling setups	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	Free plan has only 200 MB of call-recording storage Office World and Corporation plans have monthly and annual prices to compare Plan minutes and number availability vary by region	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	Zadarma combines virtual phone numbers, cloud PBX and VoIP calling for businesses, call centers and distributed teams. It is suited to organizations that want to manage incoming calls through extensions, voice menus, queues and forwarding,… 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

• Zadarma — where it wins

  • Free Standard plan includes cloud PBX, CRM users and four voice menus
  • Call handling spans IVR, queues, routing, forwarding and voicemail transcription
  • Apps, SIP trunking and virtual or toll-free numbers support varied calling setups

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan has only 200 MB of call-recording storage
  • Office World and Corporation plans have monthly and annual prices to compare
  • Plan minutes and number availability vary by region

• 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

• Zadarma8.7/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A free-start cloud PBX with international numbers, call routing and apps across devices.

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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 →