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Freshteam vs Grasshopper

Freshteam logo

Freshteam

Software

Smart HR software for growing businesses

From
Free
Rated
-
Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Software

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
On request
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Freshteam has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Freshteam freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier; Grasshopper available only in the USA and Canada; the site returns a not available in your region error outside those countries

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Freshteam and Grasshopper actually diverge.

Attributes where Freshteam and Grasshopper differ
AttributeFreshteamGrasshopper
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Ios, AndroidWeb
Founded2010Unknown

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Freshteam

  • Applicant Tracking
  • Onboarding
  • Time Off
  • Employee Directory
  • Time Tracking
  • Documents
  • Org Chart
  • Freshdesk

Only in Grasshopper

Nothing recorded that Freshteam does not also cover.

Where each one falls short

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

Freshteam

  • Freshworks HRMS (formerly Freshteam) paid tiers as captured 19 February 2023 combined a per-employee monthly charge ($1.20 to $2.40+/employee/month) with a separate flat platform fee ($71 to $119+/month), on top of a $0 free tier

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

Freshteam

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 50 Employees
    • Basic ATS
    • Time Off
  • Growth$1.2/month
    • All Free features
    • Onboarding
    • Time Tracking
  • Pro$2.4/month
    • All Growth features
    • Custom Reports
    • Advanced Workflows

Grasshopper

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Freshteam if

  • You need applicant tracking.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want onboarding.

Choose Grasshopper if

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

Questions people ask

Is Freshteam or Grasshopper better?
Neither clearly leads. Freshteam starts at Free and Grasshopper at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Freshteam or Grasshopper?
Freshteam has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Freshteam and On request for Grasshopper.
Does Freshteam or Grasshopper run on more platforms?
Freshteam runs on Web, Ios, Android. Grasshopper runs on Web.
Can I use Freshteam for free?
Yes. Freshteam has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grasshopper starts at On request.
What can Freshteam do that Grasshopper cannot?
Freshteam covers Applicant Tracking, Onboarding, Time Off, Employee Directory.

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