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The modern AI phone system, not just Grasshopper
Grasshopper gives you a business number that forwards calls to your existing phones. Allo actually runs the call: it answers, records, transcribes and AI-summarizes every call, drafts the follow-up and syncs your CRM, at a flat $32.
AI on every callNative CRM syncFlat $32, cancel anytimeAllo vs Grasshopper
Grasshopper is a virtual number that forwards calls to your phones. Allo is a modern AI phone system that answers, records, summarizes and follows up on the call.
Feature by feature
Grasshopper forwards the call. Allo runs it, from ring to CRM.
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Virtual number service
Never lose a missed call with Allo
Why teams pick Allo
Grasshopper forwards your calls. Allo runs them, from the first ring to your CRM.
Answers every call, around the clockThe AI receptionist picks up 24/7, qualifies the caller and books the meeting. Grasshopper just forwards the call to your cell and hopes someone is free.
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Drafts the follow-up and updates the CRMThe moment you hang up, Allo writes the follow-up email or SMS and logs everything in your CRM. You review, then send. Grasshopper has no AI and no CRM sync.
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A full modern phone system, not just forwardingRecording, IVR, intelligent routing, texting, a power dialer and analytics for the whole team, all in a flat $32 per user. Grasshopper stops at a number and extensions.
Maya RiveraDirect line RingingGrasshopper and Allo
Grasshopper is a virtual number service: it gives you a business number and extensions that forward calls to your existing phones. It has no AI, no call recording or summaries, and no native CRM sync. Allo is a full AI phone system that answers, records, summarizes and follows up on the call, and syncs your CRM.
No. Grasshopper is a classic small-business virtual phone product with no AI features. Allo puts AI on every call: it records and transcribes the call, writes an AI summary, drafts the follow-up email or SMS, and its AI receptionist can answer and book meetings 24/7.
Yes. Porting is human-handled and usually done in days, and our team helps you migrate for free. You keep the numbers your clients already dial.
Yes. Allo works across North America and Europe, with local numbers in 50+ countries. Grasshopper is a US and Canada focused product, so Allo is a better fit if you call or take calls internationally.
Yes. Everything is included in the flat $32 per user per month: AI on every call, the AI receptionist, AI-drafted follow-ups, native CRM sync, texting, the full phone system, power dialer and analytics. Month to month, cancel anytime, no annual lock-in.
Yes. You can start a free trial with your own number, no credit card, or book a demo and we'll walk you through how Allo handles your calls end to end.