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    Comparison

    Mailchimp vs GetResponse

    Mailchimp and GetResponse: two different approaches for similar needs.

    Mailchimp logoMailchimpA freemium email marketing platform: campaigns, automation, and segmentation, free up to 250 contacts, paid from $13/month, scaling with list size.$13/mo★ 3.4GetResponse logoGetResponseEmail campaigns, automation and e-commerce journeys, with webinars and courses on selected plans.Free★ 3.6

    Our verdict

    Mailchimp logo

    Choose Mailchimp

    You send regular email campaigns to a small-to-medium list and want templates, automation, and reporting together.

    Watch out

    • Pricing scales with contact list size, so cost can rise significantly as a list grows.
    • Displayed prices include a first-year promotional discount, so the renewal price is likely higher.
    GetResponse logo

    Choose GetResponse

    You want connected forms, newsletters and automated sequences. Marketer e-commerce features or Creator webinars meet an actual need.

    Watch out

    • Pricing increases with list size.
    • Starter allows one custom workflow.

    Compare by use case

    Mailchimp logoMailchimpGetResponse logoGetResponse
    Primary use caseYou send regular email campaigns to a small-to-medium list and want templates, automation, and reporting together.You want connected forms, newsletters and automated sequences.
    Real costPaid plan starts around $13/month.Free plan possible depending on volume.
    Avoid ifYour contact list is large and growing fast; the per-contact pricing will scale up quickly.You only need occasional broadcasts without automation.

    Pricing

    Entry prices of the paid plans. Check taxes, seat counts and limits with the vendor. Checked on 2026-10-01.

    Should you switch?

    Stay if

    You use GetResponse and you want connected forms, newsletters and automated sequences.

    Switch if

    You send regular email campaigns to a small-to-medium list and want templates, automation, and reporting together: Mailchimp is built for that.

    Common questions

    Mailchimp or GetResponse: which is cheaper?

    Mailchimp starts at $13/mo; GetResponse has a free plan.

    Mailchimp or GetResponse: which should you choose?

    Choose Mailchimp if you send regular email campaigns to a small-to-medium list and want templates, automation, and reporting together. Choose GetResponse if you want connected forms, newsletters and automated sequences.

    Sources, terms and methodology

    Recommendations are editorial judgements based on documented plans. No hands-on ToolTrim benchmark is presented here.

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