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# Grasshopper vs iPlum Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Grasshopper** [

3.9/5(162)

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**iPlum** [

4.3/5(201)

](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Grasshopper**
Free Trial

**$14.00** Per Month · True Solo

**iPlum**
 **$8.99** · Standard

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Grasshopper**
1 month

Based on 47 responses

**iPlum**
\<1 monthFaster

Based on 12 responses

Return on Investment

**Grasshopper**
13 months

Based on 34 responses

**iPlum**
8 months5 months sooner

Based on 11 responses

Perceived Cost

**Grasshopper**
$$$$$

**iPlum**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Grasshopper**
6%

**iPlum**
6%

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Pros & Cons

**Grasshopper**
[
VoIP Services (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1667197&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Calling Features (1)
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Customer Service (3)
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Account Management (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1981885&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**iPlum**
[
Ease of Use (104)
](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407032&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
HIPAA Compliance (52)
](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407093&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Texting Issues (28)
](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1407003&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Call Issues (25)
](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1406338&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Grasshopper**
[

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**iPlum**
[

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Google Workspace

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](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/integrations)

Screenshots

**Grasshopper**
 ![Grasshopper screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/89641/iOS-call-log-.jpg)

**iPlum**
 ![iPlum screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1338256/Contacts-Menu-iPlum.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Grasshopper**

8.3

8.3129

**iPlum**

9.2

9.2184

Ease of Use

**Grasshopper**

8.1

8.1133

**iPlum**

8.6

8.6186

Ease of Setup

**Grasshopper**

7.9

7.973

**iPlum**

7.9

7.9177

Ease of Admin

**Grasshopper**

8.3

8.362

**iPlum**

8.6

8.646

Quality of Support

**Grasshopper**

7.7

7.7112

**iPlum**

8.4

8.4150

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Grasshopper**

7.6

7.661

**iPlum**

8.2

8.247

Product Direction (% positive)

**Grasshopper**

5.9

5.9128

**iPlum**

8.6

8.6185

Features

VoIP Providers[Hide 93 FeaturesShow 93 Features](javascript:void(0);)

7.6

97

6.9

102

Platform Basics - VoIP Providers

Call Management

8.7(won by 0.7)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.0

69

PBX systems, VoIP Softphone

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

65

Network monitoring

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

63

Integrations

Feature Not Available

6.8(won by default)

65

Virtual PBX

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

62

SIP trunking services

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

62

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Fax Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Center Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Queue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Computer Telephony Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Center Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Basic Communication

Phone Calls

8.9(tied score)

87

|

Verified

8.9(tied score)

95

Instant Messaging

7.4

18

8.9(won by 1.5)

93

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Conference Calls

5.1

17

|

Verified

6.3(won by 1.2)

72

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Desk-to-Desk Calls

7.7(won by 1.1)

44

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.6

74

Screen Sharing

Feature Not Available

5.9(won by default)

77

Video Calls

Feature Not Available

Feature Not Available

SMS Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

SIP Trunking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - VoIP Providers

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

6.3(won by default)

50

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

6.5(won by default)

50

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

51

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

6.4(won by default)

49

Access

Software Pairing

6.1

23

6.2(won by 0.1)

69

Individual Download

8.5(won by 1.4)

58

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.1

78

Browser Extension

6.7(won by default)

21

Feature Not Available

Advanced Features

Hold Music

7.7(won by 2.0)

67

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.7

70

Automated Attendants

8.2(won by 1.8)

57

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.4

78

VOiP Number

8.9(won by 0.5)

57

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.4

87

Additional Functionality

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Call Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Purchasing & Receiving

Not enough data

Not enough data

Employee Directory

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Scripting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Call Center

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Auto-Dialer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Database

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Logging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voice Mail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Caller ID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Caller ID

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Callback Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

IVR

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Routing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Disposition

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Dialer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Spam Blocker

Not enough data

Not enough data

On-Demand Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

Caller Profiles

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple User Accounts

Not enough data

Not enough data

VoIP Connection

Not enough data

Not enough data

Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Text to Speech

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

VoIP

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Queues

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Screening

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Voice Transmission

Not enough data

Not enough data

Unified Communications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Voicemail Transcription

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant Messaging[Hide 41 FeaturesShow 41 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

126

Platform

User Authorization - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

119

Compliant Texting - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

123

Compliant Emailing - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

111

Clinical Communication - HIPAA Compliance

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

113

HIPAA Compliance - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

121

Operating Systems - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

115

Message Lifespan - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

111

Workflow Enhancement - HIPAA Compliant Messaging

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

114

PCI Compliance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Vulnerability Scanning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Healthcare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Telemedicine[Hide 59 FeaturesShow 59 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.5

24

Technology

Telecommunications

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

24

Low Bandwidth Support

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

23

EHR Integration

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

21

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Administration

Practice Branding

Not enough data

7.9(won by default)

21

Practice Specific

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

22

Charting And Documentation

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

21

Multi-Provider Practice

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

HIPAA Compliance

Not enough data

9.3(won by default)

23

State Regulation Compliance

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

22

Additional Functionality

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Medical Purposes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Softphone

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Records Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Treatment Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Surveys & Feedback

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Appointment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Location

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Alerts

Not enough data

Not enough data

Practice Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Confirmations/Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Online Forms

Not enough data

Not enough data

Claims Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Electronic Payments

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Payment Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

One-to-One Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Live Chat

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Medical Billing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Virtual Waiting Room

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

E-Prescribing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Two-Way Audio & Video

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Outbound Call Tracking[Hide 51 FeaturesShow 51 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.8

27

Agentic AI - Outbound Call Tracking

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

9

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

9

Calling

Record Calls

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

26

Call Types

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

27

Auto Dialer

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

11

Generate Location

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Click-to-Call

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Contacts

Personalization

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

26

Record Prospect Data

Not enough data

7.5(won by default)

25

Information Locater

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Insights

Automated Note Taking

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

10

Notes

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Daily Summary

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Automated Voicemails

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Automated Emails

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Sorts Prospects

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Meeting Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Recommendations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sales Pipeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Call Distribution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Capture

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deal Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call List Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Call Recording

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Contact Centers

Not enough data

Not enough data

CRM

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Lead Qualification

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Interaction Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 2 feature categories with incomplete data

Collaboration & Productivity[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

To-Do List

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Prioritization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Screen Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Content Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Brainstorming

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real Time Editing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Communication Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Discussions/Forums

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Contact Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Video Conferencing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Branding

Not enough data

Not enough data

Google Workspace Communication Tools[Hide 1 FeatureShow 1 Feature](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Google Workspace Communication Tools

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Grasshopper](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4b2a0455cd65fbc9e5743d8fa1c8fbc/grasshopper.svg "Grasshopper")](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews)

Grasshopper

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

86.3%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

9.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.3%

[![iPlum](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c8716f4bd929c9b99a6939f2b59d7c81/iplum.svg "iPlum")](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews)

iPlum

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

96.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

1.6%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

1.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

86.3%

96.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

9.3%

1.6%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

4.3%

1.6%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Grasshopper](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4b2a0455cd65fbc9e5743d8fa1c8fbc/grasshopper.svg "Grasshopper")](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews)
Grasshopper

Information Technology and Services

9.4%

Consumer Services

6.3%

Marketing and Advertising

5.6%

Internet

5.0%

Financial Services

4.4%

Other

69.4%

[![iPlum](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/c8716f4bd929c9b99a6939f2b59d7c81/iplum.svg "iPlum")](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews)
iPlum

Mental Health Care

53.9%

Health, Wellness and Fitness

11.5%

Hospital & Health Care

10.5%

Individual & Family Services

3.7%

Accounting

2.1%

Other

18.3%

FAQs

## Grasshopper vs iPlum FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between Grasshopper vs iPlum?

iPlum stands out from Grasshopper with a higher G2 rating, stronger support scores, and a focus on HIPAA compliance and secure communication.

| [Grasshopper](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews) | [iPlum](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.9/5 (162 reviews) | 4.3/5 (201 reviews) |
| Small-Business | Small-Business |
| 7.9 | 7.9 |
| 7.7 | 8.4 |
| Calling Features | HIPAA Compliance |

### How do the pricing models of Grasshopper and iPlum compare?

iPlum is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness compared to Grasshopper.

- **Grasshopper:** In recent reviews, several reviewers describe Grasshopper as cost effective, but some mention high cost and dissatisfaction with value.
- **iPlum:** Reviewers consistently highlight iPlum as affordable and a strong value, with many citing its lower cost compared to previous providers.
- **Switching reasons:** Recent Grasshopper reviewers mention switching to alternatives due to pricing and value concerns.

### What are the best alternatives to Grasshopper and iPlum?

Quo, Dialpad Connect, and Nextiva are the top three alternatives to Grasshopper and iPlum according to G2 rankings.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Grasshopper](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/reviews) | 3.9/5 (162 reviews) | Small-Business | Cost effective, but some mention high cost | Calling Features |
| [iPlum](https://www.g2.com/products/iplum/reviews) | 4.3/5 (201 reviews) | Small-Business | Affordable, strong value | HIPAA Compliance |
| [Quo](https://www.g2.com/products/quo-quo/reviews) | 4.7/5 (3400 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Dialpad Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/dialpad-connect/reviews) | 4.4/5 (4201 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |
| [Nextiva](https://www.g2.com/products/nextiva/reviews) | 4.5/5 (3620 reviews) | Small-Business | — | — |

### Which VoIP Providers features should I prioritize when comparing Grasshopper and iPlum?

Buyers comparing Grasshopper and iPlum should prioritize HIPAA compliance, secure communication, messaging features, call management, and ease of use.

- **HIPAA Compliance:** iPlum is cited for HIPAA compliance in 52 all-time reviews; Grasshopper does not mention this feature.
- **Secure Communication:** iPlum is cited for secure communication in 32 all-time reviews; Grasshopper does not mention this feature.
- **Messaging Features:** Grasshopper and iPlum both have messaging features, with iPlum cited in 38 all-time reviews and Grasshopper in 1 all-time review.
- **Call Management:** Grasshopper is cited for calling features in 1 all-time review; iPlum is frequently mentioned for call management and call recording in recent reviews.
- **Ease of Use:** iPlum is cited for ease of use in 104 all-time reviews, compared to Grasshopper's 8.1 Ease of Use score.

### What are the pros and cons of Grasshopper vs iPlum?

iPlum's headline strength is HIPAA compliance and secure communication, while Grasshopper's is calling features and ease of setup.

- **Grasshopper strengths:** Calling features, easy connection, intuitive interface, messaging features, and VoIP services (each cited in at least 1 all-time review).
- **Grasshopper trade-offs:** Customer service (3 all-time mentions), account management (2), high cost (2), background issues, call drops, long waiting, phone number issues, and technical assistance (each cited in at least 1 all-time review).
- **iPlum strengths:** Ease of use (104 all-time mentions), HIPAA compliance (52), privacy (40), easy setup (38), text messaging (38), secure communication (32), customer support (30), reliability (26), and user-friendly interface (27).
- **iPlum trade-offs:** Texting issues (28 all-time mentions), call issues (25), interface could be more modern, and some advanced features require more setup.

### Is Grasshopper or iPlum better for small businesses?

iPlum is the better fit for small businesses, with higher satisfaction among small-business reviewers and a stronger focus on compliance and secure communication.

- **Grasshopper:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers noting ease of setup and calling features but also citing limitations in customer service and feature set.
- **iPlum:** Small-Business is the largest segment, with reviewers consistently highlighting ease of use, HIPAA compliance, and secure communication as key benefits for small teams.

### Which VoIP Providers platform has better integrations?

iPlum is favored for integrations, with reviewers citing its integration with Google Workspace and other workflow tools.

- **Grasshopper:** Reviewers mention integration with Slack and HubSpot in recent reviews, but no all-time mention counts are provided.
- **iPlum:** Google Workspace integration is cited in recent reviews, with additional mentions of CRM and project management tool integrations.

### How do Grasshopper and iPlum compare on customer support?

iPlum outperforms Grasshopper on Quality of Support by 0.7 points, a material difference in reviewer satisfaction.

- **Grasshopper:** Reviewers report mixed experiences, with 3 all-time mentions of customer service issues and several citing difficulty with account management and support responsiveness.
- **iPlum:** 30 all-time reviews cite strong customer support, with recent reviewers highlighting fast, helpful, and personal service, as well as clear communication during outages or setup.

### Which is easier to implement, Grasshopper or iPlum?

Grasshopper and iPlum are rated equally on Ease of Setup, both scoring 7.9, indicating parity in implementation experience.

- **Grasshopper:** Reviewers describe setup as quick and straightforward, with easy onboarding and user addition, though some mention challenges with account cancellation and feature configuration.
- **iPlum:** Reviewers consistently highlight easy and fast setup, clear instructions, and smooth onboarding, with occasional mentions of advanced feature setup requiring more time.

### Which product has better Phone Calls?

iPlum is favored for Phone Calls, with higher satisfaction scores and more frequent positive mentions in reviews.

- **Grasshopper:** Ease of Use score 8.1, Meets Requirements 8.3, Calling Features cited in 1 all-time review, with some reviewers noting call drops and technical issues.
- **iPlum:** Ease of Use score 8.6, Meets Requirements 9.2, Call Issues cited in 25 all-time reviews, but overwhelmingly positive sentiment on call quality, reliability, and compliance features in recent reviews.

Alternatives

**Grasshopper Alternatives**

 ![Dialpad Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/75aefaf31a2ce598ed3fa66b29d6cfc8/dialpad-connect.svg "Dialpad Connect")

[
Dialpad Connect
](/products/dialpad-connect/reviews)

 ![Nextiva](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8e8f10a9c4c1782a6f3ce7d26d25a540/nextiva.svg "Nextiva")

[
Nextiva
](/products/nextiva/reviews)

 ![Quo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70bd16062452adffe742fd8497a1da46/quo-quo.svg "Quo")

[
Quo
](/products/quo-quo/reviews)

 ![Aircall](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/d88e64e138533d66704f0a6b3ed71f61/aircall.svg "Aircall")

[
Aircall
](/products/aircall/reviews)

**iPlum Alternatives**

 ![Quo](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/70bd16062452adffe742fd8497a1da46/quo-quo.svg "Quo")

[
Quo
](/products/quo-quo/reviews)

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Spruce Health
](/products/spruce-health/reviews)

 ![Dialpad Connect](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/75aefaf31a2ce598ed3fa66b29d6cfc8/dialpad-connect.svg "Dialpad Connect")

[
Dialpad Connect
](/products/dialpad-connect/reviews)

 ![RingEX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/7fda7f2577052a09d5896be010850215/ringex.svg "RingEX")

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RingEX
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