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Chatwork vs Grasshopper

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Chatwork

Communication

Group chat for global teams, built to replace email with real-time communication

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
$14/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Chatwork has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Chatwork free plan limited to 100 users; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 29 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Chatwork and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Chatwork and Grasshopper differ
AttributeChatworkGrasshopper
Starting priceFree$14/month
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo

Identical on both: platforms (Web), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Communication).

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Chatwork

  • Team communication and collaborationnot Grasshopper

Grasshopper

  • Mobile app development and programming educationnot Chatwork

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Chatwork

  • Free plan limited to 100 users
  • Free plan message history limited to last 40 days
  • Standard plan pricing: $7/month annual or $8.40/month monthly

Grasshopper

  • Available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries
  • Plans start at $14/month only under a promotional discount of up to $75 off select plans, meaning the advertised entry price is not the standing rate

Pricing, plan by plan

Chatwork

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Secure messaging
    • Unlimited group chats
    • 1:1 video calls
  • Standard$7/month
    • All Free features
    • Unlimited message history
    • Group video calls

Grasshopper

$14/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Chatwork if

  • You want to start without paying.
Chatwork review

Choose Grasshopper if

Nothing in the data separates Grasshopper from Chatwork on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

Grasshopper review

Questions people ask

Is Chatwork or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Chatwork starts at Free and Grasshopper at $14/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Chatwork or Grasshopper?
Chatwork has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Chatwork and $14/month for Grasshopper.
Does Chatwork or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Both run on Web, so platform support will not decide this one for you.
Can I use Chatwork for free?
Yes. Chatwork has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at $14/month.
What is Chatwork best used for?
Chatwork is most often used for team communication and collaboration. Of those, team communication and collaboration is not what Grasshopper is typically brought in for.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Chatwork: How much does Chatwork cost?

Chatwork is free for up to 100 users. The Standard plan costs $7 per month with annual subscription or $8.40 per month with monthly subscription for unlimited users.

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Grasshopper: How much does Grasshopper cost?

Grasshopper pricing starts at $14/month. The site does not disclose complete pricing details or feature breakdowns for different tiers.

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Chatwork: What is the limit on the Chatwork free plan?

The free plan supports up to 100 users and limits message history to the last 40 days. It includes secure messaging, unlimited group chats, 1:1 video calls, 10GB storage per organization, and task management.

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Grasshopper: Is Grasshopper available outside the USA and Canada?

Grasshopper currently operates only in the USA and Canada, with regional availability restrictions mentioned on the pricing page.

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Chatwork: What does the Chatwork Standard plan add?

The Standard plan ($7-8.40/month) adds unlimited message history, group video calls, 10GB storage per user instead of per organization, advanced search, dedicated support, user management controls, and CSV contact import.

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