# Grasshopper vs Talkroute Comparison

| | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 3.9 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 159 | 44 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (86.7% of reviews) | Small-Business (93.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | $14.00 Per Month | $19 per account, per month (not billed per user) | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Grasshopper

Pros:
- VoIP Services (2 reviews)
- Calling Features (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Customer Service (3 reviews)
- Account Management (2 reviews)

### Talkroute

Pros:
- Ease of Use (12 reviews)
- Easy Setup (11 reviews)

Cons:
- Integration Issues (3 reviews)
- Limited Options (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.3 (128 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (130 reviews) | 9.7 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.8 (70 reviews) | 9.5 (27 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.3 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (111 reviews) | 9.1 (21 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.6 (60 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.0 (127 reviews) | 9.4 (21 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Grasshopper

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: True Solo

Price: $14.00 Per Month

Description: Starter plan for the single person businesses or side gigs. This plan includes: (1) local or toll free number with (1) extensions, for (1) user.

Key Features:
- 24/7 Support
- Business Texting
- Mobile + Desktop Apps

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/grasshopper/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Talkroute

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: BASIC

Price: $19 per account, per month (not billed per user)

Description: Included Features:

Key Features:
- Local & Toll Free Numbers
- Incoming & Outgoing Calling
- Text Messaging

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/talkroute/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Video Conferencing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Grasshopper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Talkroute** | N/A | N/A |

#### Collaboration Tools

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Screen Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Presentations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Whiteboarding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Live Chat** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Hand Raising** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Meeting Coordination

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Scheduling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Recording** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Participant Permissions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **One-Click Join** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Software Type

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Browser Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Desktop Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Video Conferencing

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Cloud PBX Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Grasshopper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Talkroute** | 9.5/10 | 11 |

#### Basic Communication - Cloud PBX

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Call Management** | Not enough data | 9.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Communication Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Not enough data | 9.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Mobile Accessibility** | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Accessibility** | Not enough data | 9.8 (7 reviews) | 

#### Advanced Features - Cloud PBX

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Analytics and Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Support and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated attendant** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### VoIP Providers

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Grasshopper** | 7.5/10 | 95 |
| **Talkroute** | 9.3/10 | 24 |

#### Platform Basics - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **PBX systems, VoIP Softphone** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Call Management** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Network monitoring** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Integrations** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Virtual PBX** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **SIP trunking services** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Basic Communication

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Phone Calls** | 8.9 (86 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.8 (18 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Instant Messaging** | 7.3 (17 reviews) | 9.4 (15 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Conference Calls** | 4.8 (16 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 
| **Desk-to-Desk Calls** | 7.7 (43 reviews) ✓ Verified | Feature Not Available | 

#### Agentic AI - VoIP Providers

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Access

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Software Pairing** | 6.1 (23 reviews) | 9.2 (13 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Browser Extension** | 6.7 (21 reviews) | Feature Not Available | 
| **Individual Download** | 8.5 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.0 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

#### Advanced Features

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hold Music** | 7.7 (66 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.3 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **Automated Attendants** | 8.2 (57 reviews) ✓ Verified | 9.5 (14 reviews) ✓ Verified | 
| **VOiP Number** | 8.9 (56 reviews) ✓ Verified | 8.9 (17 reviews) ✓ Verified | 

### UCaaS Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Grasshopper** | N/A | N/A |
| **Talkroute** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - UCaaS Platforms

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Extensions

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Tenancy Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Native VoIP** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CCaaS Option** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Features

| Feature | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Voicemail to Email** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voicemail to SMS** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **File Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Voice Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Video Conferencing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conference Transcripts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [VoIP Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/voip-providers)


**Unique to Talkroute (3):** [UCaaS Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/ucaas-platforms), [Video Conferencing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/video-conferencing), [Cloud PBX Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/cloud-pbx-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Grasshopper | Talkroute | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 86.7% | 93.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 8.9% | 6.8% | 
| **Enterprise** | 4.4% | 0% | 

### By Industry

#### Grasshopper

- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.6%
- **Consumer Services:** 6.4%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 5.7%
- **Internet:** 5.1%
- **Financial Services:** 4.5%
- **Construction:** 3.8%
- **Mental Health Care:** 3.8%
- **Real Estate:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Goods:** 3.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 51.0%

#### Talkroute

- **Real Estate:** 11.4%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 11.4%
- **Automotive:** 9.1%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 6.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.8%
- **Retail:** 4.5%
- **Professional Training & Coaching:** 4.5%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 4.5%
- **Mental Health Care:** 4.5%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 4.5%
- **Other:** 31.8%

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## Top Discussions

### Grasshopper

- Title: [What is Grasshopper connect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-grasshopper-connect) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "No idea unfortunately, I apologize"
- Title: [What is Grasshopper software used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-grasshopper-software-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Grasshopper is used as a business calling app on your personal phone. You can take the office with you anywhere. The office number is what they will call but..."

### Talkroute

- Title: [Who owns Talkroute?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-talkroute) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Someone who doesn't care for their small business customers. We were dropped due to our review on their failure to address issues within their own program."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/grasshopper-vs-talkroute)