GetResponsevsConvertKit

GetResponse vs ConvertKit

All-in-one marketing vs creator-first

TL;DR

GetResponse costs $59/month at 10k contacts with built-in webinars and conversion funnels. ConvertKit costs $119/month built specifically for creators with simpler automation. Choose GetResponse for webinar marketing, ConvertKit for creator-focused simplicity.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Target Audience

GetResponse is a general marketing platform for businesses of all types. ConvertKit is built specifically for creators (bloggers, podcasters, course sellers). If you're a creator, ConvertKit's workflows feel more natural.

Built-in Webinars
GetResponse wins

GetResponse has native webinar hosting for up to 500 attendees. ConvertKit has no webinar functionality. For webinar-based marketing, GetResponse is clearly superior.

Email Design
GetResponse wins

GetResponse has rich email editors with many templates. ConvertKit intentionally keeps emails simple and text-focused, believing this improves deliverability and engagement for creators.

Pricing
GetResponse wins

GetResponse costs $59/month vs ConvertKit's $119/month at 10k subscribers. GetResponse is half the price with more features. ConvertKit's pricing is hard to justify unless you specifically value creator-focused simplicity.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

GetResponse
$59/month

Email Marketing plan with unlimited sends, AI tools

Visit GetResponse
ConvertKit
$119/month

Creator plan with automations and integrations

Visit ConvertKit
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Subscriber-based, Stripe integration, SaaS-focused

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
GetResponse
ConvertKit
Sequenzy
Webinars & Events
Built-in webinars
100-500 attendees
On-demand webinars
Evergreen recordings
Paid webinars
Built-in payments
Webinar funnels
Pre-built templates
Creator Features
Creator focus
General purpose
Built for creators
Built for SaaS
Paid newsletters
Creator plan
Native feature
Digital product sales
Via funnels
Commerce built-in
Creator Network
Cross-promotion
Email Marketing
Email campaigns
Rich campaigns
Simple broadcasts
Email editor
Drag-and-drop
Minimal, text-focused
Visual builder
Templates
Many templates
Minimal templates
AI-generated
A/B testing
Subject, content, timing
Subject only
Landing Pages & Funnels
Landing pages
AI-powered builder
Simple pages
Conversion funnels
30+ templates
Forms
Various types
Clean, simple
Basic
Website builder
AI website builder
Automation
Automation builder
Visual, advanced
Visual, simple
Visual builder
Pre-built automations
Many templates
Creator-focused
SaaS-focused
Conditional logic
Advanced
Basic
Tag-based system
Tags + segments
Tag-centric
Tags + segments

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose GetResponse if you...
  • Coaches and educators running webinars
  • Businesses wanting all-in-one marketing
  • Teams needing conversion funnel templates
  • Users who want rich email designs
  • Budget-conscious marketers
Choose ConvertKit if you...
  • Bloggers and content creators
  • Podcasters building audiences
  • Course creators selling digital products
  • Creators who prefer simple, text emails
  • Those who value creator-focused workflows
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies and software businesses
  • Founders building on Stripe
  • Teams needing subscription-aware automation
  • Startups wanting SaaS-specific features

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

Built for SaaS, Not Creators

GetResponse is general marketing. ConvertKit is for creators. Sequenzy is built specifically for SaaS companies with Stripe integration and subscription-aware automation.

Better Value Than ConvertKit

At $49/month for 10k subscribers, Sequenzy costs 60% less than ConvertKit while offering SaaS-specific features like billing event triggers.

Software Business Focus

If you're building software, not content, Sequenzy's trial-to-paid sequences and churn prevention automations are more relevant than ConvertKit's creator tools.

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Overview

GetResponse and ConvertKit serve different audiences. GetResponse is an all-in-one marketing platform with unique webinar hosting. ConvertKit is built specifically for creators with a simpler, more focused approach. See our ConvertKit comparison for more details.

The choice depends on whether you're a general business or specifically a creator.

The Core Difference

GetResponse has evolved into a full marketing platform with webinars, conversion funnels, and AI-powered tools. It's designed for businesses that want everything in one place.

ConvertKit has a specific audience: creators. Bloggers, podcasters, course sellers. The tools are simpler but designed around creator workflows like paid newsletters and digital product delivery.

Pricing: $59 vs $119 at 10K

At 10,000 contacts, GetResponse costs $59/month and ConvertKit costs $119/month. GetResponse is half the price with more features.

ConvertKit's premium pricing is hard to justify on features alone. Creators pay for the focused experience and creator-specific integrations. Whether that's worth 2x the cost depends on how much you value the creator focus.

Where GetResponse Wins

Built-in Webinars: This is GetResponse's killer feature. Run live webinars, create evergreen funnels, accept payments. ConvertKit has nothing comparable.

Email Design: Rich editors, many templates, sophisticated campaigns. ConvertKit keeps emails intentionally simple.

Price: Half the cost with more features. The math favors GetResponse unless you specifically value ConvertKit's focus.

Conversion Funnels: 30+ templates for lead generation and sales. ConvertKit has landing pages but not full funnel capabilities.

Where ConvertKit Wins

Creator Focus: Every feature is designed for creators. Paid newsletters, Creator Network for cross-promotion, course delivery automations.

Simplicity: Clean, focused interface without feature overwhelm. Creators who want to write and send emails without complexity appreciate this.

Philosophy: ConvertKit believes simple, text-focused emails perform better for creators. If you agree, the simpler editor is a feature, not a limitation.

For SaaS Companies

Neither GetResponse nor ConvertKit is built for SaaS. GetResponse is general marketing. ConvertKit is for creators.

If you're building software, not content, consider Sequenzy. Stripe integration, subscription-aware automation, and SaaS-specific features at $49/month.

Frequently Asked Questions

GetResponse has more features and better pricing. ConvertKit is better for creators who want simple, focused tools. It depends on your audience and needs.

Yes. GetResponse has built-in webinar hosting for live events (100-500 attendees), on-demand recordings, and paid webinars. ConvertKit has no webinar features.

ConvertKit positions itself as a premium creator tool. The pricing reflects their focused market rather than feature depth. Many creators question whether the premium is justified.

GetResponse has richer email editors with more templates. ConvertKit intentionally keeps emails minimal and text-focused. Different philosophies, not quality differences.

Yes, but they're simpler than GetResponse's. ConvertKit has clean landing pages for creators. GetResponse has AI-powered landing pages with conversion funnel integration.

GetResponse has more advanced automation with more triggers and conditional logic. ConvertKit's automation is simpler but designed for creator workflows like course delivery.

GetResponse's Creator plan includes course hosting and conversion funnels for selling. ConvertKit has native commerce features for digital products. Both work for course creators.

No. ConvertKit has no webinar functionality. You'd need a separate tool like Zoom or WebinarJam.

ConvertKit is designed with podcasters in mind, including integrations for RSS and simple text emails that work well in podcast show notes. GetResponse has more features but isn't podcast-focused.

Export contacts from ConvertKit including tags. Import into GetResponse with field mapping. Rebuild automations in GetResponse's more advanced builder. Update your forms and landing pages.

Export contacts from GetResponse as CSV. Import into ConvertKit and map tags. Rebuild automations in ConvertKit's simpler builder. Note that webinar workflows and complex conditional logic won't translate.

Neither. GetResponse is general marketing, ConvertKit is for creators. SaaS companies should consider Sequenzy for Stripe integration and subscription-aware automation.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
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