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GetResponse

Email + landing pages + webinars for solopreneurs and course sellers.

4.2/5 From $19/mo · free plan Email Marketing
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Best for Solopreneurs, course sellers
Pricing From $19/mo
Setup time Under 20 min
Learning curve Easy
Support Email, live chat, knowledge base
Company GetResponse S.A.
Launched 1998

About GetResponse

GetResponse is an email marketing platform most teams land on when they outgrow the free alternatives. It wins on two counts: includes webinars, landing pages, email, automation; and cheaper than ClickFunnels for similar features. The things you'll actually touch most days are Autoresponders and Webinars. It's quick to pick up, with a free plan to start and paid tiers from $19/mo. Reasonable all-in-one for solopreneurs and course sellers. One thing it genuinely does best — AI email generator baked in.

Available on

Web appiOSAndroidAPI

Integrates with

WordPressShopifyStripePayPalZapierFacebook Pixel

Who it's for

A quick filter before you spend time on GetResponse — read both sides before committing.

Use it if…

  • Course sellers running webinar funnels
  • Solopreneurs needing landing + email in one
  • SMB marketers avoiding tool sprawl

Skip it if…

  • Enterprise B2B teams (ActiveCampaign wins)
  • Pure DTC commerce (Klaviyo wins)
  • Teams wanting modern UI

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Includes webinars, landing pages, email, automation
  • Cheaper than ClickFunnels for similar features
  • AI email generator baked in
  • Hits the core email marketing workflow without forcing a hunt for second tools
  • Pricing lands in the right band for its target buyer

Cons

  • UI is older than modern competitors
  • Deliverability occasionally questioned
  • Webinar quality lags dedicated tools
  • Not the cheapest option in the category — the free alternatives cover basics
  • Advanced features sit behind higher-tier plans most small teams won't need

Features

The capabilities you actually get when you sign up for GetResponse.

  1. 01

    Autoresponders

    Classic drip sequence automation

  2. 02

    Webinars

    Live and on-demand webinar hosting

  3. 03

    Landing pages

    Funnel-builder-style landing page builder

  4. 04

    Core workspace

    The main editor or dashboard where day-to-day email marketing work happens

  5. 05

    Integrations hub

    Connects to the tools your stack already uses so data doesn't live in silos

  6. 06

    Reporting and dashboards

    Built-in reports and exportable dashboards for stakeholder reviews

Pricing

A free plan to start, then paid tiers for the full set of features.

Email Marketing

$19 /mo

  • 1K contacts
  • Autoresponders
  • Templates

Marketing Automation

$59 /mo

  • 1K contacts
  • Automation workflows
  • Webinars
  • Scoring

Frequently asked questions

What people usually want to know before signing up for GetResponse.

Does GetResponse replace ClickFunnels?

For simple funnels, yes. Complex sales funnels still favor ClickFunnels.

Is the free trial really free?

Yes — 30 days of Marketing Automation plan, no credit card.

How is pricing calculated — contacts or sends?

Usually contacts (every email in your list counts). A few tools price on sends, which is friendlier for inactive-heavy lists.

Can I migrate from Mailchimp without losing automations?

Lists and templates import cleanly. Automations have to be rebuilt — budget half a day per complex sequence.

Does it handle transactional email too?

Most ESPs separate transactional from marketing. Expect to pair with Postmark, Resend or an SMTP service for high-volume transactional sends.

Bottom line

Should you use GetResponse?

Reasonable all-in-one for solopreneurs and course sellers. Mid-market and up should move to ActiveCampaign + ConvertKit.

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