Shlomi Lavi /
Aug 05, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - OBi or Grasshopper?
Grasshopper is more expensive to implement (TCO) than OBi, and Grasshopper is rated higher (85/100) than OBi (81/100). Grasshopper offers users more features (3) than OBi (0).
Looking for the right VoIP solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:
Obihai Technology Vs. Grasshopper Inc.
Obihai Technology: Obihai is a Silicon Valley-based, California corporation rooted in the following technologies: Voice over IP, consumer and business-grade electronics and communication systems, semiconductor and integrated circuit design, audio and video DSP algorithm design, high-yield + low-cost manufacturing, global telecommunications compliance and mass-scale n...
Grasshopper Inc.: Founded by two entrepreneurs, Grasshopper has been making it easier to start and grow a small business since 2003. Back then, we started as just two guys with a dream and to date have served over 100,000 entrepreneurs (and we're still growing).
The Grasshopper virtual phone system helps entrepreneurs sound more professional and stay connected fr...
Who is more expensive? OBi or Grasshopper?
The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of VoIP software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for OBi and Grasshopper.
OBi price starts at $55,000 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 OBi is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of VoIP software. Grasshopper price starts at $26 per month , When comparing Grasshopper to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average VoIP software cost.
Bottom line: Grasshopper is more expensive than OBi.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared OBi Vs. Grasshopper based on some of the most important and required VoIP features.
OBi: We are still working to collect the list of features for OBi.
Grasshopper: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
OBi's typical customers include: Small businesses and start ups, Mainly the software has been deployed in small and medium businesses, although it can also
be used for large businesses in some cases.