Grasshopper
Virtual phone system that turns your existing phone into a business line
Paid Subscription$14/mo annual7-day trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
Grasshopper vs RingCentral
A side-by-side comparison to help you choose.
It is a close call
Both apps score similarly — your choice depends on your priorities below.
RingCentral
AI-powered business phone, video, messaging and contact center platform
Paid SubscriptionFrom $20Free trial
- Web app
- iOS (iPhone & iPad)
- Android
- macOS
Feature comparison
| Grasshopper | RingCentral | |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 / 5 | 4.4 / 5 |
| Pricing | Paid Subscription | Paid Subscription |
| Starting price | $14/mo annual | From $20 |
| Free plan | Included | Included |
| Offers free trial | Yes (7 days) | Yes |
| Platforms | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows | Web app, iOS (iPhone & iPad), Android, macOS, Windows |
| Integrations | — | Microsoft Teams, Google Workspace, Salesforce, HubSpot, Zapier |
| Best for | 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 | Businesses of any size replacing a legacy PBX with a proven cloud phone system Organizations that want phone, video, chat and SMS unified in one app Companies planning a later move into contact center or AI agents IT teams that need deep integrations and open APIs |
| Founded | 2003 | 1999 |
| Company | Grasshopper (a GoTo product) | RingCentral, Inc. |