Mailchimp vs GetResponse
Two established names with an everything-in-one pitch, the most famous against the more complete.
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Mailchimp
The biggest name, no longer the best deal.
GetResponse
A complete marketing platform with funnels and webinars.
Prices last checked on
| Feature | Mailchimp | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.9 / 5 | 4.3 / 5 |
| Price | From $13/mo | From $13.12/mo |
| Free plan | No | |
| Best for | Existing Mailchimp users | Funnels and webinars |
| Category | Free to start | All-in-one & automation |
| Provider | Intuit Mailchimp | GetResponse |
| Visit Mailchimp | Visit GetResponse |
Our verdict
Both platforms target the business owner who wants one tool for everything, but GetResponse simply delivers more of it. Funnels, webinars, and automation sit in lower tiers than comparable features at Mailchimp, and prices climb more gently with list size. Mailchimp's strengths (brand recognition, integrations, polished templates) do not outweigh that. GetResponse takes this duel.
“Still a mature platform that connects to almost everything, but the free plan was gutted in early 2026 and prices climb fast with your list. New users are better off starting elsewhere.”Editorial team, on Mailchimp
“More than email alone. Funnels, landing pages, and webinars come in one package. For business owners who treat email as a sales channel, one of the most complete options at a fair price.”Editorial team, on GetResponse
Frequently asked questions
Is GetResponse better than Mailchimp?
Yes, for the business owner who wants one tool for everything. Both make that pitch, but GetResponse delivers more of it. Funnels, webinars and automation sit in lower tiers than comparable Mailchimp features, and the price climbs more gently as your list grows. Mailchimp's brand, integrations and polished templates do not outweigh that.
Which is cheaper, Mailchimp or GetResponse?
Almost identical on the year. Mailchimp Essentials is $13 a month, $156 a year, and GetResponse Starter $16 a month, $157.44 paid yearly (US dollars, checked August 2026). Mailchimp also has a free plan, cut back in February 2026 to 250 contacts and 500 emails a month, while GetResponse's cheapest entry is Starter. The difference shows up later, as Mailchimp climbs faster with list size.
Does GetResponse really include funnels and webinars?
Yes, and that is the core of its value case. Landing pages and forms come with Starter at $16 a month, while full marketing automation, sales funnels and abandoned cart emails arrive on Marketer at $59 a month or $708 a year. At Mailchimp, comparable capability sits higher up the ladder or costs extra.
Is there any reason left to choose Mailchimp?
Two, really. Its integration catalogue is the largest in this lineup, so if a tool you depend on only speaks Mailchimp, that settles it. And the template library and polish are genuinely good if you send visually designed campaigns. Neither reason helps a new user weighing pure value, which is where GetResponse takes this.