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Compare business phone numbers for new businesses (2026)

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7.6/10GrasshopperFrom $14/mo Visit
Best forSolo owners wanting a local, toll-free, or vanity numberSmall teams that text customers a lot
Skip ifYou need texting right away without an EIN, or want lower team pricing.You want a Spanish-language app or a flat price for many users.
Free plan or trial7 days7 days
SpanishEnglish onlyEnglish only
Support24/7 phone, email, chat, X, FacebookEmail (all); live chat on Business+; phone on Scale M-F 8-5 PT
Mobile appYesYes
Public rating4.7/5 (App Store, 46,201)4.4/5 (App Store, 10,803)
PriceFlat per plan: $14-$55/mo billed yearly$15/mo yearly or $19 monthly (Starter)
TextingUnlimited; $19.50 setup + $1.50/mo; EIN requiredUnlimited US/Canada; registration $19.50 + $1.50-$3/mo
NumbersLocal, toll-free, vanity; extra $9/moLocal or toll-free; extra numbers $5/mo
Call forwardingYes on Solo Plus and upYes; business-hours forwarding on Business and up
Voicemail to textYesYes
Auto-attendant menuIVR on Solo Plus and upPhone menus on Business and up
AppsiOS, Android, desktopiOS, Android, desktop, web
Free trial7 days, no credit card7 days
InternationalExtra per-minute rates; enable via supportExtra per-minute/per-text rates outside US/Canada
Top pros
  • Flat plan price, not per user: unlimited users from $25/mo
  • Local, toll-free, and vanity numbers available
  • Unlimited US and Canada calls and texts from $15/user/mo
  • AI agent Sona can answer callers in English, Spanish, or French
Watch out for
  • True Solo lacks phone menu (IVR), call recording, and call summaries
  • Texting requires an EIN; approval can take 10-30 business days
  • Phone menus (IVR) require Business plan, $23/user/mo yearly
  • Texting needs carrier registration: $19.50 plus $1.50-$3/mo

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