Grasshopper vs Nextiva
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems (2026). Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Nextiva ranks higher on Top 11 (#1 vs #9) for Small businesses replacing landlines with cloud phone systems. Top choice for its exceptional 99.999% uptime, comprehensive features, and highly-rated US-based customer support.
At a glance
| Grasshopper | Nextiva | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems (2026) | #1 / The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.7 | 9.3 |
| Best for | Best virtual system for solopreneurs | Best overall for reliability and support |
| Pricing | $$ ($14 to $50+/mo) | $$ ($24 to $40/user/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | Scottsdale, USA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2006 |
Grasshopper
A simple virtual phone system that adds a business line and auto-attendant to your personal smartphone.
grasshopper.comSee full entry in The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems (2026)
Nextiva
Top choice for its exceptional 99.999% uptime, comprehensive features, and highly-rated US-based customer support.
www.nextiva.comSee full entry in The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems (2026)
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