8×8
Unified voice, video, chat and messaging for business, with contact center and CPaaS APIs.
Paid SubscriptionQuote-based
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
Unified voice, video, chat and messaging for business, with contact center and CPaaS APIs.
Virtual phone system that turns your existing phone into a business line
| 8x8 | Grasshopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | Quote-based | $14/mo annual |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | No | Yes (7 days) |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows |
| Integrations | — | — |
| Best for | Businesses wanting UC, contact center and APIs from one vendor Mid-market and enterprise buyers comfortable with quote-based pricing Teams needing voice, video, chat and messaging in one app Organizations interested in AI-assisted interaction routing | Solopreneurs and freelancers who want a dedicated business number on their existing phone Small teams of 2-10 that want to share one business number without per-user fees |
| Founded | — | 2003 |
| Company | 8x8, Inc. | Grasshopper (a GoTo product) |