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Quo vs Grasshopper

Grasshopper worked when it was just you. Quo helps your team spend less time chasing down customer context and more time closing new business.

HIPAA compliance

Full conversation history

Save time texting

Easy integrations

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Powering conversations for 90,000+ businesses

Why Grasshopper customers move to Quo

We've asked hundreds of customers who’ve switched from Grasshopper to Quo to share their reasons for switching. Here are several of their answers:

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Kelly Saunders

Founder, Chargy

"I tried a few different VoIP products including Grasshopper and found the software to feel very outdated — kind of like a webpage from the late 1990s or early 2000s. I switched to Quo because the user experience is super clean and easy to use. I have all the tools I need and new features are being released all the time.”
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David Radparvar

Co-founder, Holstee

"We love the simple and beautiful interface of Quo. There is nothing wrong with Grasshopper; we used it for years, and it worked. But in comparison to Quo, it feels decades out of date. In the short time we’ve been with Quo, it's awesome to see how many new features they’re continuing to add to an already robust offering. And price-wise, it's a no-brainer."
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Laura Cooley

President, CarePatrol

"Quo is head and shoulders above Grasshopper. So if you want an endorsement from somebody else, if you have someone else who's on the fence with Grasshopper... I've told people we are just beyond thrilled about it. Much superior product."

Feature comparison

See how Quo stacks up against Grasshopper

Features

Quo

Grasshopper

Starting price per month

$15

$25

Pricing note

Starter

Solo plus

Shared numbers

Yes Yes

Simultaneous ring

Yes Yes

Snippets and scheduled messages

Yes Yes

Additional phone numbers

$5 per number per month

$9 per number per month

Users and extensions

Unlimited users at $15 per user per month and up to 10 extensions

Unlimited users and up to three extensions included

Call transfers

Included with Business plan

Outbound calls can’t be transferred between extensions

Integrations

Slack, Zapier, Make, Google Contacts, Email, API

No integrations

Call recording

Yes Yes

G2 rating

4.7 (~3290 reviews)

3.9 (~150 reviews)

What Grasshopper actually costs your team

Features

Grasshopper

Quo

Per-user math

True Solo starts at $14 per month for one user and one extension.

Starts at $15 per user per month. You’ll also get support for up to 10 extensions.

International calling

Requires a $500 deposit before international calling can be activated. Accounts also need to be at least 60 days old.

No deposit needed. Start making international calls right away.

Integrations

No integrations with Jobber, HubSpot, or Slack. Your team has to manually copy customer information between tools. Just 30 minutes a day adds up to 125 hours per year. At $40 per hour, that’s over $5,000 in extra admin work.

Jobber and HubSpot integrations automatically sync customer communication, such as call summaries, directly to the app. You can also integrate with Slack to send notifications to your chosen channels when you receive calls or missed texts.

AI receptionist

Grasshopper’s AI receptionist starts at $95 per month.

With Quo, you’ll get 10 free AI receptionist calls every month — on any plan.

Why Quo is the #1 alternative to Grasshopper

Hundreds of teams have moved from Grasshopper to Quo. Here are a few reasons why:

Call recording on every plan

Record every single call

Never miss a single customer detail with call recording on Quo. Grasshopper doesn’t offer call recording on their base plan.

Summarize every call instantly

Review calls faster and review outstanding action items with instant call summaries and transcripts, powered by AI and available on Business plan.

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Send the right text at the right time

No texting limits

Grasshopper has limitations for business SMS — no texting to locations outside the US or Canada, and no MMS or group messaging with toll-free numbers.

Quo doesn’t have those limitations. Our toll-free numbers work the same as our local numbers, and you can text any international number at any time.

Schedule messages based on time zones
With scheduled messages, you can draft texts to customers to receive at a convenient time. 

Grasshopper SMS doesn’t let you schedule messages in advance.

Integrate Quo with your favorite tools

Automatically update your CRM
With our native HubSpot and Jobber integrations, you can automatically share your call, text, and call recording data with your CRM.

Grasshopper doesn’t offer third-party integrations, which keeps your customer conversations siloed and increases admin work for your team.

Share updates where your team works
Notify your team about missed calls, incoming messages, and voicemails on Slack and email.

Build custom workflows
Want to connect Quo with your tools? Set up workflows in minutes with Zapier or Make. Plus, build custom connections with the Quo API.

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Easily coach teammates

Track customer sentiment and spot training opportunities

Quo’s AI call tagging helps your team track customer sentiment across calls. For example, it can automatically flag conversations with negative sentiment or calls that need follow-up. That makes it easier to identify which teammates need help to improve their customer communication.

Grasshopper doesn’t offer AI call tags. It also only stores call recordings for 30 days unless you download and save them manually. That means you may not be able to access older customer calls to use for coaching or providing feedback later.

Quo in-app TCR registration process

What Grasshopper users say

Limited international calling

Some G2 reviewers say Grasshopper requires international calling to be activated for calls to Hawaii. They also said they were charged international rates for calling people locally in Hawaii.

No outbound call transfers between extensions

Users mention that Grasshopper doesn’t let teammates transfer outbound calls between extensions, which can make customer handoffs harder for your team.

No integrations

Other reviewers say Grasshopper doesn’t offer integrations with the tools their teams already use. That means it’s more difficult to keep customer information synced across your apps.

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Save time with AI

Give your workflow a boost with Quo AI

Effortless call summaries and next steps

Quo AI automatically summarizes calls, then intelligently suggests next steps.

Automatic call transcripts

Read conversations in detail and quickly find information with time-stamped call transcripts.

Suggested contacts

Easily add new contacts with suggestions based on call and voicemail transcripts.

Automatic call transcripts

Read conversations in detail and quickly find information with time-stamped call transcripts.

Suggested contacts

Easily add new contacts with suggestions based on call and voicemail transcripts.

AI receptionist

Never miss a call again with Sona, Quo’s 24/7 AI agent. Automatically pick up the phone, take messages, and sends texts during calls.

"Quo was truly my first assistant. The AI feature of transcribing calls, creating a summary and to-do list, is next-level amazing."
Joannie Bates, Principal Agent

Port your Grasshopper number to Quo

Have an existing phone number with Grasshopper or another service? We can port it to Quo for you, absolutely free.

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Leave the work to us

All you need to do is submit your port request in the Quo app. Find out more here.

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No service interruptions

Your phone number will work with Grasshopper until the port date.

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Seamless transition

Before submitting your port request, try Quo for free with a temporary number so you can explore the platform.

Why customers switch to Quo

Here's how fast you can get started with Quo:

Our support team is here to help you

Whether it's questions about the product or feature requests, we love hearing from you. Our team releases new features every 2-3 weeks based on your feedback.

The top-rated platform on G2

Quo is the #1 rated business phone in customer satisfaction on G2 based on over 3,350 reviews.

Fast and simple setup

Start calling and texting in minutes with a free trial. Adding team members and configuring your phone is easy.

Getting started is easy

Claim a number or bring your own

Get local or toll-free North American phone numbers or port existing ones for free.

Install the app or use on the web

Use Quo across all your devices to stay connected.

That's it! Start calling and texting

Try Quo free for 7 days — no commitment necessary.

Trusted by businesses that need more than a second phone number app like Grasshopper

Trusted by home services businesses, franchise operations, and field teams switching from Grasshopper to Quo.

Home services teams

Quo integrates directly with Jobber, so customer calls, transcripts, and summaries automatically sync to the right customer record. That way, your team always has the context they need to deliver personalized service. Shared numbers also make it easier for teams to work together, while Sona can handle after-hours emergency calls when your team is off the clock.

Healthcare organizations

With Quo, you can sign a BAA so your team can communicate with patients in a HIPAA-compliant manner. Call routing helps patients reach the right department faster instead of bouncing between reps. If another teammate needs to step in, call transfers keep the conversation moving without making patients hang up and call back. Plus, you’ll get access to calling and texting in the US and Canada.

Professional services firms

Quo helps professional services firms scale from 2 to 50+ users. Its HubSpot integration automatically syncs calls, texts, and voicemails to the right contact record, so your team doesn’t have to switch between apps for context. Slack notifications also keep teammates updated on missed calls and messages in the channel of their choice. Call recording gives managers a way to review conversations for compliance and spot client communication issues before they turn into bigger problems.

Frequently asked questions

Can’t find the answer here? Check out our Resource Center.

How much does Grasshopper really cost?

On paper, Grasshopper starts at $14 per month. But in reality, Grasshopper comes with several potential additional costs that may surprise you.

International calling for example requires a $500 deposit.

Want to add an extra number to your Grasshopper plan? That costs an additional $9 per month as well.

All these individual features can add up to more than you might expect, adding to your phone system costs.

Is Grasshopper worth it?

If you’re a one-person business and you need a second phone number, Grasshopper will get the job done.

But if you need a business phone system designed for team collaboration and scaling, then Grasshopper falls short. 

What is the best Grasshopper alternative for small businesses?

Quo is the best Grasshopper alternative for small businesses because it lets you scale without losing the personal touch. You’ll get access to scheduled texts that let your team reply at the right time instead of texting customers too early or too late. You can also connect Quo with tools like Jobber and HubSpot to keep customer conversations synced across your tech stack as your business grows.

Can you port out of Grasshopper?

Yes, you can port out of Grasshopper. It’s an easy process that typically takes 1–2 weeks. See how you can port your number from Grasshopper to Quo.

Does Quo work with Jobber?

Quo integrates directly with Jobber. It can sync AI call summaries, transcripts, and more from Quo to the correct customer record in Jobber. You’ll also be able to call clients with one click inside the app.

In contrast, Grasshopper doesn’t integrate with Jobber. That creates extra admin work for your team. Plus, it can lead to scattered customer conversations that cause leads to fall through the cracks as your business grows.

Can Quo support franchises and multi-location businesses?

Quo supports franchises and multi-location businesses. Franchisors get visibility into how each location is handling inbound demand and customer conversations. That makes it easier to maintain brand standards and identify missed revenue opportunities across your network.

At the same time, franchisees can manage calls, texts, and more from one platform without needing IT support. Plus, your team can tell when a call is work-related. That way, they always know when to answer professionally without having to carry separate personal and business phones.

For example, Pink’s Windows grew from a single location to more than 75 franchise locations using Quo as its business phone system. Our platform makes it easy for new franchise locations to quickly get a local number and start taking calls right away.

Should I choose Quo or Grasshopper?

Grasshopper can work well if:

  • A simple second phone number is all your business needs 
  • Your team doesn’t rely heavily on third-party integrations to save time
  • Outbound calls rarely need to be transferred to another team member after a customer answers the phone

Quo is usually a better fit if:

  • More than one person on your team needs to answer calls and texts on the base plan
  • Your business uses tools like Jobber, HubSpot, or another CRM and needs to connect them to your phone system
  • Scheduled texts help your team respond at the right time to stay TCPA compliant
  • Your team uses text message templates to maintain a consistent brand voice across all customer communications
What features come with each Quo plan?

Here’s an overview of what you get on each Quo plan: 

  • Starter: $15 per user per month for unlimited calls in Canada and the US, shared phone numbers, voicemail transcriptions, scheduled messages, auto-replies, manual call recording, internal threads, contact notes, basic integrations, call routing, and access to our AI voice agent, Sona
  • Business: $23 per user per month for group calling, automatic call recording, AI call summaries and transcripts, and phone integrations with HubSpot and Jobber
  • Scale: $35 per user per month for AI call tags, dedicated onboarding, inbound phone support, and priority chat and email support
Is Quo or Grasshopper better for hybrid and remote teams?

Quo is a better fit for remote and hybrid teams because reps can answer calls and texts from desktops, mobile devices, and web apps as long as they have WiFi or mobile data. Shared numbers also keep customer conversations visible across the team instead of being tied to one person’s phone.

Integrations with tools like Jobber also help office staff and field teams stay aligned without constantly switching between apps. You can get access to call summaries and transcriptions, which make it easier for teammates to quickly catch up on customer conversations.

Grasshopper is better suited for solopreneurs who mainly need a second business number. Remote teams may run into limitations since integrations with CRMs like HubSpot aren’t available, and business texting features are limited.

Is Grasshopper HIPAA compliant?

No, Grasshopper isn't HIPAA compliant. Quo, on the other hand, lets healthcare teams sign a BAA on its Business plan so your team can communicate with patients in a HIPAA-compliant manner. You’ll also get access to features like call routing, call transfers, and unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada.No, Grasshopper isn't HIPAA compliant. Quo, on the other hand, lets healthcare teams sign a BAA on its Business plan so your team can communicate with patients in a HIPAA-compliant manner. You’ll also get access to features like call routing, call transfers, and unlimited calling and texting in the US and Canada.