What GetResponse is
Email marketing, automation, landing pages and webinars in one platform.
- Email & automation — campaigns, autoresponders and workflows.
- Landing pages & funnels — build and convert without a separate tool.
- Webinars — host webinars natively, a rare feature in an email tool.
- Forms & sign-ups — grow your list in the same platform.
What makes it stand out
Breadth in one tool — especially webinars. Few email platforms include native webinars, landing pages and funnels. For a small team running launches or lead-gen, having all of it under one roof removes a stack of subscriptions and integrations.
Pros & cons
What I like
- All-in-one: email, automation, landing pages and webinars
- Built-in webinars are genuinely rare and useful
- Solid automation for the price
- A free plan to start
- Good fit for course creators and lead-gen
Watch-outs
- Jack-of-all-trades — specialists may go deeper in one area
- Pricing scales with list size and features
- Webinar limits depend on plan
- Interface can feel busy with so many modules
Who it's for
Best for marketers, course creators and small teams who want email plus landing pages and webinars without buying three tools. If you only need straightforward newsletters, a simpler tool will be cheaper; if you need the deepest automation, compare ActiveCampaign.
Why switch from Mailchimp
People move to GetResponse when they want more than email — landing pages, funnels and especially webinars — without buying separate tools for each. If you'd otherwise pay for a webinar platform and a page builder on top of Mailchimp, GetResponse's bundle can be both simpler and cheaper. If you only send newsletters, that breadth is weight you don't need.
How hard is it to switch?
Straightforward. Import your list by CSV and rebuild one campaign end-to-end — say a sign-up form, a landing page and a welcome sequence — rather than migrating everything at once. Test a webinar only if you'll actually use it; that's the feature most likely to justify the switch.
My verdict
A strong all-in-one for campaign-driven teams. The honest test: if you'd otherwise pay for a separate webinar tool and a landing-page builder, GetResponse's bundle likely saves real money. Start free, build one funnel end-to-end, and judge it on whether the consolidation sticks.
Frequently asked questions
What is GetResponse best for?
All-in-one marketing: email, automation, landing pages and built-in webinars — handy for course creators, launches and lead generation.
Does GetResponse have webinars?
Yes — native webinars are one of its standout features, which is unusual for an email marketing platform.
Does GetResponse have a free plan?
Yes — a free tier to start, with paid plans adding automation, webinars and higher limits. Check current details on their site.
GetResponse vs Mailchimp?
GetResponse bundles more (webinars, funnels) under one roof; Mailchimp is more polished for pure email. Pick GetResponse for breadth, Mailchimp for simplicity.
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