GetResponsevsLoops

GetResponse vs Loops

All-in-one webinars vs SaaS-focused modern

TL;DR

GetResponse costs $59/month at 10k contacts with built-in webinars and conversion funnels. Loops costs ~$99/month built specifically for SaaS with a modern interface. Choose GetResponse for webinar marketing, Loops for SaaS-focused simplicity.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Target Market

GetResponse is a general marketing platform for various business types. Loops is built specifically for SaaS companies. If you're building software, Loops understands your workflows better.

Built-in Webinars
GetResponse wins

GetResponse has native webinar hosting for up to 500 attendees. Loops has no webinar functionality. For webinar marketing, GetResponse wins decisively.

Modern Experience
Loops wins

Loops has a modern, clean interface designed for developers and SaaS teams. GetResponse has accumulated features over the years which can feel cluttered. For UX, Loops wins.

Pricing and Features
GetResponse wins

GetResponse costs $59/month vs Loops ~$99/month at 10k contacts. GetResponse is cheaper with more features. Loops charges a premium for its SaaS focus and modern experience.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 subscribers

GetResponse
$59/month

Email Marketing plan with unlimited sends, AI tools

Visit GetResponse
Loops
~$99/month

All features included, SaaS-focused

Visit Loops
Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

Subscriber-based, Stripe integration, SaaS-focused

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
GetResponse
Loops
Sequenzy
Webinars & Events
Built-in webinars
100-500 attendees
On-demand webinars
Evergreen recordings
Paid webinars
Built-in payments
Webinar funnels
Pre-built templates
SaaS-Specific
Built for SaaS
General purpose
Yes, primary focus
Yes, primary focus
Product events
Limited
Native support
Native support
Stripe integration
Via Zapier
Native deep
User properties
Custom fields
Native support
Native support
Email Marketing
Email campaigns
Rich campaigns
Clean campaigns
Email editor
Drag-and-drop
Modern, clean
Visual builder
Templates
Many templates
Minimal templates
AI-generated
Transactional email
Separate
Included
Included
Landing Pages & Funnels
Landing pages
AI-powered builder
Conversion funnels
30+ templates
Website builder
AI website builder
Forms
Various types
Basic forms
Basic
User Experience
Interface design
Feature-rich
Modern, clean
Modern
Learning curve
Moderate
Low
Low
Developer experience
Standard
Developer-friendly
Developer-friendly
API quality
Standard
Modern REST
Modern REST

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 funnels
  • Non-SaaS businesses
  • Users who want landing page builders
Choose Loops if you...
  • SaaS companies of any size
  • Teams wanting modern UX
  • Developers who value clean APIs
  • Companies needing transactional + marketing unified
  • SaaS without Stripe integration needs
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies with Stripe billing
  • Founders wanting payment-triggered emails
  • Teams needing subscription-aware automation
  • SaaS wanting even better value than Loops

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

Native Stripe Integration

Sequenzy connects directly to Stripe for payment-triggered emails. Loops doesn't have Stripe integration. GetResponse requires Zapier. For subscription automation, Sequenzy wins.

Better Value Than Loops

At $49/month for 10k subscribers, Sequenzy costs half what Loops charges while offering similar SaaS focus plus Stripe integration.

SaaS-Specific Automation

Trial conversions, failed payment recovery, churn prevention. Sequenzy has SaaS-specific triggers that Loops is still building toward.

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Overview

GetResponse and Loops serve different markets with different approaches. GetResponse is an all-in-one marketing platform with unique webinar hosting. Loops is a modern email platform built specifically for SaaS companies. See our Loops comparison for more details.

The choice depends on whether you're a SaaS company and whether you need webinars.

The Core Difference

GetResponse has evolved into a comprehensive marketing platform with webinars, conversion funnels, AI tools, and landing pages. It's designed for various business types who want everything in one place.

Loops is built specifically for SaaS. Product events, user properties, transactional email included, and a modern developer-friendly experience. It doesn't try to do everything, just what SaaS companies need.

Pricing: $59 vs ~$99 at 10K

At 10,000 contacts, GetResponse costs $59/month with unlimited sends. Loops costs approximately $99/month with all features included.

GetResponse is about 40% cheaper with significantly more features. Loops charges a premium for its focused SaaS experience and modern interface.

Where GetResponse Wins

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

Price: More features at lower cost. The math favors GetResponse unless you specifically value Loops' SaaS focus.

Feature Breadth: Landing pages, conversion funnels, AI tools, website builder. GetResponse is a complete marketing platform.

Where Loops Wins

SaaS Focus: Built specifically for SaaS with product events and user properties. GetResponse is general purpose.

Modern Experience: Clean, minimal interface that SaaS teams appreciate. GetResponse has accumulated years of features.

Developer Experience: Modern REST APIs and developer-friendly documentation.

Transactional Email: Included in the base plan. GetResponse treats it separately.

The Stripe Question

Neither GetResponse nor Loops has native Stripe integration.

If you're a SaaS company with Stripe billing and want automation that triggers on subscription events, consider Sequenzy at $49/month. Half the price of Loops with the Stripe integration neither platform offers.

Frequently Asked Questions

GetResponse has more features at lower prices including webinars. Loops has a better SaaS focus and modern experience. It depends on your business type and priorities.

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

Yes. Loops is specifically designed for SaaS companies with product events, user properties, and a developer-friendly experience. GetResponse is general purpose.

GetResponse costs $59/month for the Email Marketing plan. Loops costs approximately $99/month. GetResponse is about 40% cheaper.

No. Loops focuses on email only. GetResponse has AI-powered landing pages and conversion funnels.

GetResponse has more advanced automation with more triggers and templates. Loops has simpler automation designed for SaaS workflows. Different approaches for different needs.

No. Loops focuses on email for SaaS. No webinar functionality.

Yes. Loops includes transactional email free with paid plans. GetResponse treats transactional email separately.

Loops has a modern, clean interface. GetResponse has more features but can feel cluttered. For UX, most prefer Loops.

No. Loops doesn't currently have native Stripe integration. For subscription billing triggers, consider Sequenzy instead.

Export contacts from Loops including custom properties. Import into GetResponse with field mapping. Rebuild automations in GetResponse's visual builder. Note that SaaS-specific event triggers may not translate directly.

Export contacts from GetResponse as CSV. Import into Loops and map user properties. Rebuild automations with Loops' simpler workflow builder. Note that webinar workflows and conversion funnels won't transfer.

Neither has native Stripe integration. GetResponse can connect via Zapier. Loops has no Stripe connection. SaaS companies with Stripe should consider Sequenzy for native billing triggers.

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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
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com