Mailchimp is the name everyone knows. GetResponse is the one that gives you more for less. We ran both for 6 months here's where the money actually goes.
Pricing Comparison
| Contacts | GetResponse | Mailchimp Standard | You Save |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $15.60/mo | $45/mo | 65% |
| 2,500 | $25.48/mo | $45/mo | 43% |
| 5,000 | $44.28/mo | $75/mo | 41% |
| 10,000 | $65.58/mo | $110/mo | 40% |
| 25,000 | $141.98/mo | $270/mo | 47% |
| 50,000 | $254.18/mo | $350/mo | 27% |
Hidden Cost Alert
Mailchimp Standard does not include landing pages (Premium only at $350/mo), webinars (not available), or website builder (separate product). GetResponse includes all three in the $15.60/mo Email Marketing plan. When you factor in these extras, the real savings are even larger.
Feature-by-Feature Scorecard
Email Editor
Automation Builder
Landing Pages
Webinars
Website Builder
A/B Testing
Segmentation
Reporting
Integrations
Ease of Use
Automation Deep Dive
This is where GetResponse pulls ahead. Their visual automation builder is genuinely good and it's included on the cheapest paid plan.
GetResponse Automation
- ? Visual drag-and-drop workflow builder
- ? Conditional branching (if/then/else)
- ? Lead scoring built-in
- ? E-commerce triggers (cart, purchase, browse)
- ? Webinar triggers (registered, attended, missed)
- ? 40+ pre-built automation templates
- ? Available on $15.60/mo plan
Mailchimp Automation
- ? Customer journey builder
- ? Basic branching (Standard plan)
- ? No lead scoring (Premium only)
- ? E-commerce triggers (Shopify/WooCommerce)
- ? No webinar integration
- ? Pre-built journeys (fewer options)
- ? Full automation requires Standard ($45+/mo)
Deliverability Results
GetResponse Inbox Rate
94.2%
Spam: 3.5% | Missing: 2.3%
Mailchimp Inbox Rate
91.2%
Spam: 5.5% | Missing: 3.3%
GetResponse leads by 3% on inbox placement. Their stricter anti-spam policies and dedicated IP options help. That said, 3% is meaningful but not dramatic your own list hygiene matters more than the platform.
Who Should Choose Which
Need powerful automation?
Choose GetResponse best automation builder at this price, with lead scoring and webinar triggers.
Run webinars or online courses?
Choose GetResponse only email platform with built-in webinar hosting (up to 1,000 attendees).
Want more features for less money?
Choose GetResponse landing pages, automation, webinars all included. Mailchimp charges extra.
Need maximum integrations?
Choose Mailchimp 300+ integrations vs GetResponse 170+.
Need advanced reporting?
Choose Mailchimp deeper analytics with predictive demographics and comparative reports.
GetResponse
All-in-one marketing platform
Mailchimp
Most recognized email platform
FAQ
Is GetResponse better than Mailchimp for beginners??
Can I migrate from Mailchimp to GetResponse??
Does GetResponse have a free plan??
Which has better e-commerce features??
Are GetResponse webinars any good??
Which platform has better deliverability??
So Which One
GetResponse for most people. More features included at every price tier automation, webinars, landing pages and 30-50% cheaper. Mailchimp makes sense if you're deep in their integration ecosystem or need their analytics. Otherwise, GetResponse is the better spend.