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  3. ConvertKit vs GetResponse

ConvertKitvsGetResponse

Saas55
vs
Saas58
ScoresSignalsPricingFeatures

Score Comparison

55
Overall
58
40
Pricing
45
65
Usability
55
70
Performance
50
45
Support
55
65
Reliability
50
70
Onboarding
65
60
Mobile
55
50
Security
45
60
Integrations
55
ConvertKitGetResponse

Signals Comparison

Pricing

ConvertKit

  • Massive price hikes up to 4x for existing customers(10/10)
  • Pricing increases steeply as subscriber list grows(9/10)
  • Starter plan severely limited - forces upgrade quickly(7/10)
  • Creator Pro required for basic features like newsletter referrals(6/10)

GetResponse

  • Pricing increases rapidly as contact list grows(8/10)
  • Auto-upgrade to higher tier when exceeding contact limit(8/10)
  • Fraudulent charges and billing disputes reported(9/10)
Support

ConvertKit

  • Account deletion takes 6+ weeks despite promises(9/10)
  • Support quality inconsistent and slow response times(6/10)

GetResponse

  • No refunds policy not shown during signup(7/10)
  • Support agents cut off customers before resolution(6/10)
Usability

ConvertKit

  • Email builder is clunky and frustrating to use(7/10)
  • Interface becomes overwhelming with more features(6/10)

GetResponse

  • Clunky interface requiring too many clicks(6/10)
Customization

ConvertKit

  • Limited template and design customization options(7/10)

GetResponse

  • Limited automation compared to competitors(6/10)
  • Limited template customization and cheesy designs(5/10)
Integrations

ConvertKit

  • Integrations limited compared to larger platforms(5/10)

GetResponse

  • Fewer native integrations than competitors(5/10)
Reliability

ConvertKit

  • Email deliverability issues reported by some users(7/10)

GetResponse

  • Email deliverability problems and blacklisted IPs(8/10)
  • Platform riddled with technical issues and bugs(7/10)
Security

ConvertKit

  • GDPR compliance concerns with data deletion delays(8/10)

GetResponse

  • SSL certificate issues causing Google Ads suspension(9/10)

Pricing Comparison

ConvertKit

Newsletter (Free)
Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: No automation, no integrations, community support only, ConvertKit branding

No automation sequences, no integrations, no custom domains, no email support. Very limited functionality.
Creator
Popular
$39/mo

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: No subscriber scoring, no newsletter referrals, no advanced reporting, 1 user only

Price increases significantly with subscribers: $79/mo at 3K, $119/mo at 10K, $199/mo at 25K, $600+/mo at 100K. 2025 price hikes hit many users hard.
Creator Pro
$79/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: Expensive for solo creators. Many 'Pro' features are basic in competitors.

Price scales with subscribers: $139/mo at 3K, $199/mo at 10K, $279/mo at 25K. Many features that should be in Creator require this tier.

GetResponse

Free
Free

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month, 1 landing page, limited automation

Strict 500 contact limit. Limited features. GetResponse branding required.
Starter
$19/mo

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 1 user, basic automation only, limited segmentation

Auto-upgrade if you exceed 1,000 contacts. Price scales: $29 at 2.5K, $69 at 10K contacts.
Marketer
Popular
$59/mo

Users: 3 users

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 100 webinar attendees, 3 users, scales steeply with contacts

Webinar limited to 100 attendees. Price scales significantly with contacts: ~$79 at 5K, ~$119 at 25K.
Creator
$59/mo

Users: 1 user

Storage: Not specified

Limits: 1 user, creator-focused features

Focused on creators/course sellers. May not suit traditional marketers.
Max/Enterprise
$1099/mo

Users: Unlimited

Storage: Not specified

Limits: High price point, requires sales call

Starting price - actual cost depends on contacts and needs. Significant investment.

Feature Comparison

FeatureConvertKitGetResponse
Email
Email broadcasts

All plans

Email campaigns

All plans

Automation
Automation sequences

Creator+ only

Marketing automation

Limited/primitive

Visual automation builder

Creator+ only

Advanced automation

Described as primitive

Marketing
Webinars

Unique feature, Marketer+

Landing pages

All plans

Conversion funnels

Marketer plan+

Website builder

Free plan+

Audience
Subscriber tagging

All plans

Integrations
Third-party integrations

Creator+ only

Native integrations

Fewer than competitors

Growth
Newsletter referral program

Creator Pro only

AI
AI recommendations

Creator plan+

Analytics
Subscriber scoring

Creator Pro only

Advanced reporting

Creator Pro only

Pricing
30-day free trial

No credit card

Price transparency

Auto-upgrades hidden

Branding
Custom domains

Creator+ only

Support
Refunds

No refund policy

Collaboration
Team collaboration

Creator Pro only

Monetization
Native ad network

Not available