Grasshopper vs OpenPhone
Side-by-side from the Top 11 rankings of The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems and The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms. 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 / The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems | #4 / The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms |
| 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.comOpenPhone
The best unified VoIP phone and team texting solution.
www.openphone.comSee full entry in The 11 Best Business Texting Software Platforms
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