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Grasshopper vs Textline

Grasshopper logo

Grasshopper

Communication

The entrepreneur's phone system

From
$14/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Textline logo

Textline

Communication

Business texting for teams

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

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

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Grasshopper and Textline actually diverge.

Attributes where Grasshopper and Textline differ
AttributeGrasshopperTextline
Starting price$14/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionfreemium
Free tierNoYes

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.

Grasshopper

  • Mobile app development and programming educationnot Textline

Textline

  • Responding to customer support tickets via SMS from a unified inboxnot Grasshopper
  • Sending appointment reminders and conducting follow-ups via text messagenot Grasshopper
  • Coordinating field teams across job sites with time-sensitive text updatesnot Grasshopper
  • Running SMS campaigns to promote sales and capture leads with high engagementnot Grasshopper
  • Managing HIPAA-compliant texting for healthcare patient communicationsnot Grasshopper

Where each one falls short

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

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

Textline

  • Enterprise plan requires custom quote and demo booking
  • Additional message credits cost $0.03 each (purchased in advance)
  • Backup credits cost $0.04 each with minimum 250-credit purchase

Pricing, plan by plan

Grasshopper

$14/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Grasshopper review.

Textline

Free
  • EssentialsFree
    • 600 message credits per month
    • 3 agents included
    • 3 years conversation history
  • ProFree
    • 2000 message credits per month
    • 5 agents included
    • Unlimited conversation history
  • Enterprise$null/month
    • Custom pricing
    • All Pro features
    • Flexible implementation

Which should you pick?

Choose Grasshopper if

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

Grasshopper review

Choose Textline if

  • You want to start without paying.
Textline review

Questions people ask

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

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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Textline: Can I use Textline for free?

Yes, Essentials and Pro tiers are free to get started, with no credit card required. Essentials includes 600 message credits and 3 agents monthly. Pro includes 2000 credits and 5 agents. Enterprise requires a custom quote.

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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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Textline: How much do extra message credits cost?

Additional message credits cost $0.03 per credit. Backup credits are available at $0.04 each with a minimum purchase of 250 credits.

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Textline: What are the costs for phone number registration?

10DLC registration costs $15 per campaign per month via The Campaign Registry. Toll-free numbers do not have a monthly registration fee.

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