GetResponse is an email platform that also includes live webinar hosting, landing pages, and automation. If your organization sends newsletters, runs online awareness or training sessions, and collects campaign sign-ups, it brings all of that under one subscription.
Key features
- Email campaigns with automation: triggered by subscriber behavior.
- Webinar hosting: live awareness or training sessions.
- Landing pages: collect sign-ups without a separate tool.
- Basic course delivery: on higher tiers.
- Segmentation: targeted messages.
Pricing
A free plan covers a limited list. Paid plans scale by subscribers, commonly starting around $15 to $20 a month for a few thousand, with webinars and automation at that tier or above.
Prices change over time. Figures above are based on GetResponse’s own pricing page.
Pros and cons
| Pros | Cons |
|---|---|
| Email, webinars, and landing pages in one | More features to learn |
| Webinars set it apart | Price grows with your list |
| Free plan to test | Some features on higher tiers |
GetResponse vs Mailchimp
Mailchimp, also covered on elathar, is a well-known newsletter choice. GetResponse stands out by including webinars in the same subscription.
Who GetResponse is for
Organizations that send newsletters and run regular online sessions and want them on one platform.
Who should skip it
Skip it if you only need a simple newsletter.
How to get started
Start free, then upgrade when you need webinars or automation.
FAQ
Can we host a webinar for people in several countries?
Yes, with careful planning for time zones.
Does it suit volunteer training?
For live sessions yes. For structured courses, a dedicated platform like LearnWorlds fits better.
Disclosure: elathar may earn a commission if you sign up for GetResponse through the links in this article. This does not change what you pay, and it does not influence which tools we choose to cover.

