Grasshopper vs OpenPhone
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026 and SimpleTexting vs Attentive vs TextMagic: 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms 2026. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
OpenPhone ranks higher on Top 11 (#4 vs #9) for Small businesses replacing landlines with cloud phone systems / Businesses sending SMS for support, marketing, and appointment reminders. The best unified VoIP phone and team texting solution.
At a glance
| Grasshopper | OpenPhone | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026 | #4 / SimpleTexting vs Attentive vs TextMagic: 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms 2026 |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.7 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best virtual system for solopreneurs | Best for integrated phone & text |
| Pricing | $$ ($14 to $50+/mo) | $$ ($15 to $50/user/mo) |
| HQ | Boston, USA | San Francisco, USA |
| Founded | 2003 | 2018 |
Grasshopper
A simple virtual phone system that adds a business line and auto-attendant to your personal smartphone.
grasshopper.comSee full entry in Nextiva vs RingCentral vs GoTo Connect: 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems 2026
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