Compare grasshopper and Chatty on pricing, features, platforms, and ratings — both Communication tools, Tiered monthly subscription starting at $14/month with…
At a Glance
grasshopper
Chatty
Primary category
Communication
Communication
Rating
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Pricing model
Tiered monthly subscription starting at $14/month with a free trial; USA and Canada only
Free and open source
Starting price
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Free
Free plan
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Free trial
Yes
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Platforms
iOS, Android, Desktop App, Mobile App
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Team collaboration
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AI features
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Public API
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Pricing Compared
Starting price reflects the lowest paid tier, not the full cost for every team size or usage level.
grasshopper
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Chatty
No individual plan breakdown documented yet.
Pros & Cons
grasshopper
Pros
No hardware required — works as an app layer over an existing mobile phone or landline
Choice of local, toll-free, or vanity business numbers with unlimited extensions on higher plans
Voicemail transcription and instant automated text replies help solo operators stay responsive
Backed by GoTo, an established communications company, for platform stability and support
Free trial available to test the service before committing to a paid plan
Cons
Service is only available in the USA and Canada, limiting use for international businesses
Focused on number/call/text management rather than a full VoIP PBX, so it lacks the deeper call-center and analytics depth of platforms built for larger support teams
Advanced features like the virtual receptionist and extra phone numbers are positioned as paid add-ons rather than included in base pricing
Requires a stable Wi-Fi or data connection since calls route over VoIP rather than a traditional carrier line
Chatty
Pros
Completely free with no subscription, ads, or paid tiers
Genuinely cross-platform via Java, running on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Unique in-client tools for streamers to update title, game, and tags without a browser
Long-running, mature project with community translations into several languages
Portable version removes the need to separately install a Java runtime
Cons
Java-based architecture and IRC-style interface can feel dated compared to newer, more modern-looking clients
Less actively marketed and may be less well known than alternatives like Chatterino
Requires a Java runtime unless using the bundled portable package, adding setup friction for some users
Third-party emote service support and customization depth may lag behind newer competing clients
As a community-maintained tool, update cadence depends on volunteer developer availability
Use Cases
grasshopper
Chatty
Lightweight multi-channel chat viewing — Viewers who follow multiple Twitch channels use Chatty's tabbed interface to keep several chats organized in one lightweight desktop app.
In-chat stream management for streamers — Streamers use Chatty to update their stream title, category, and tags and trigger commercials without switching to a browser dashboard.
Cross-platform, low-resource chat client — Users on older or lower-powered machines choose Chatty for a lighter-weight alternative to running Twitch chat in a full browser tab.