Vonage vs Grasshopper
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems. Last verified June 16, 2026.
The short answer
Vonage ranks higher on Top 11 (#6 vs #9) for Small businesses replacing landlines with cloud phone systems. Offers unmatched customization through a powerful API platform for embedding communications into custom apps.
At a glance
| Vonage | Grasshopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #6 / The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems | #9 / The 11 Best VoIP Business Phone Systems |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 8.3 | 7.7 |
| Best for | Best for customization and APIs | Best virtual system for solopreneurs |
| Pricing | $$ ($20 to $40/user/mo) | $$ ($14 to $50+/mo) |
| HQ | Holmdel, USA | Boston, USA |
| Founded | 2001 | 2003 |
Vonage
Offers unmatched customization through a powerful API platform for embedding communications into custom apps.
www.vonage.comGrasshopper
A simple virtual phone system that adds a business line and auto-attendant to your personal smartphone.
grasshopper.comMethodology and scoring weights live at /methodology. No vendor pays for placement — see about.