GetResponse is an email marketing platform that also includes live webinar hosting, a landing page builder and automation based on subscriber behavior. It is useful if you run training, courses or educational content and want these functions under one subscription.
Key features
- Email campaigns and automation: Workflows based on subscriber behavior.
- Webinar hosting: For live demos and training sessions.
- Landing page builder: To capture subscribers without a separate site.
- Courses and sales integrations: On higher tiers.
- List segmentation: To send targeted messages to each segment.
Pricing
There is a free plan for a limited list. Paid plans commonly start around $15 to $20 a month for a few thousand contacts, and the price rises with list size.
Prices can change, so check GetResponse’s official pricing page before you subscribe.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Email, webinars and landing pages in one tool | Feature-rich interface takes time to learn |
| Webinar hosting is rare among email platforms | Price rises as the list grows |
| Free plan to try it | Some automation and course features only on higher tiers |
Use cases
- A free educational webinar: Promote it with a landing page, host it, and send the recording to attendees automatically.
- Selling an online course: Link the webinar to an email sequence that leads interested people to your course.
- An interest-based newsletter: Segment subscribers by topic and send each group its own content.
GetResponse vs ConvertKit
GetResponse fits you if you need webinars, landing pages and courses alongside email. ConvertKit is simpler and built around content creators and newsletters.
Who it’s best for
Trainers and educational creators who want email, webinars and landing pages on one platform.
Skip it if you only need a simple newsletter. A simpler email tool will do.
How to get started
Start on the free plan, and move to paid when you need webinars or advanced automation.
FAQ
Does the free plan include webinars? No. Webinars and automation are on paid plans.
Can I sell courses with it? Yes, on higher tiers.
How is it priced? By subscriber count and plan.
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