Does Grasshopper answer calls automatically?

No. Grasshopper routes calls to your existing phone number or plays a voicemail greeting. It does not have AI answering capability — missed calls go to voicemail, not a live assistant.

Is BizBot Orbit a replacement for Grasshopper?

Partly. BizBot Orbit answers and qualifies calls 24/7 using AI. Grasshopper gives you a business phone number with voicemail. Many contractors use both: a Grasshopper or Google Voice number forwarded to BizBot Orbit.

How much does Grasshopper cost vs BizBot?

Grasshopper starts at $28/mo for a business number with voicemail. BizBot Orbit starts at $67/mo and actually answers your calls with AI — a full 24/7 AI receptionist vs a call-routing service.

Honest Comparison — Updated April 2026

BizBot Orbit vs Grasshopper
They're Not the Same Thing

Grasshopper gives you a business phone number. BizBot Orbit answers your calls with AI. Here's why that distinction costs contractors thousands in missed revenue.

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⚡ The Key Insight

Grasshopper is a virtual phone system. BizBot Orbit is an AI answering service. They solve different problems — but if you're a contractor missing calls, only one of them actually fixes it.

What Each Product Actually Does

🦗 Grasshopper

Gives you a 1-800 or local number
Routes calls to your real phone
Plays a professional voicemail
Transcribes voicemails to text
Handles basic call routing/extensions
Does NOT answer calls
No AI, no live agent
Missed calls = voicemail

🤖 BizBot Orbit

Answers every call as your business
Qualifies leads ("What's the job?")
Books appointments
Sends you instant SMS summaries
Flags emergency calls
24/7 AI answering
Contractor-trained AI
Zero missed calls

Many contractors use both: a Grasshopper number (for the professional business line feel) forwarded directly to BizBot Orbit (so every call is actually answered).

Side-by-Side Comparison

Feature	Grasshopper	BizBot Orbit
Starting price	$28/mo	$67/mo flat rate — 24/7 AI voice receptionist included
Actually answers calls	No	24/7
Qualifies leads	No	Yes
After-hours emergency handling	Voicemail only	Flags + SMS alert
Business phone number	Yes (1-800/local)	Forward your number to Orbit
Voicemail transcription	Yes	No voicemail (calls answered)
Contractor-specific training	No	Yes
Appointment booking	No	Yes
Multiple extensions / team routing	Yes	Single line

The Problem With Grasshopper + Voicemail

Most callers don't leave voicemails

When your call goes to voicemail, most callers hang up and call your competitor. Grasshopper's professional voicemail doesn't fix the problem — it just makes the rejection sound polished.

Jobs go to whoever responds first

Most homeowners hire the first contractor who actually responds to their inquiry. If a competitor answers live and you send callers to voicemail, you're losing jobs before the first sentence.

BizBot answers instead of voicemail

Forward your Grasshopper number (or any number) to BizBot Orbit. Every call is answered. No voicemail, no missed leads, no job lost to the competitor who picked up.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I keep my Grasshopper number and use BizBot?

Yes. Many contractors do exactly this. Keep your Grasshopper number for its professional look, then set call forwarding in Grasshopper → your BizBot Orbit number. Every call gets answered by AI.

Is BizBot just a more expensive version of Grasshopper?

No — they serve different needs. Grasshopper ($28/mo) is a virtual phone number. BizBot Orbit ($67/mo) is an AI that answers calls for your business. For $39/month more you get a full 24/7 AI receptionist instead of a voicemail box.

Does BizBot give me a business phone number?

BizBot Orbit provides an answering line you forward calls to — it's not a vanity number service. For a dedicated business number, Grasshopper, Google Voice, or a Twilio number all work. Then forward that number to Orbit.

How fast can I get BizBot set up?

Under 24 hours. Sign up, tell Orbit about your business (trade, service area, pricing), update your call forwarding, and you're live. No coding, no lengthy onboarding.

Stop Sending Leads to Voicemail.

BizBot Orbit answers every call. From $67/month. Live in 24 hours.

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