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GetResponse: review, pricing, data and alternatives

GetResponse lets teams managing email campaigns write messages and subject lines with AI. It sends campaigns, automates message sequences, creates lead capture pages, and tracks campaign results. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $186.96 per year. Access and transparency score: 83/100, #1 of 12 in its category.

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What is GetResponse?

GetResponse lets teams managing email campaigns write messages and subject lines with AI. It sends campaigns, automates message sequences, creates lead capture pages, and tracks campaign results.

According to its documentation, GetResponse lets you:

  • write emails and subject lines with AI
  • send campaigns to contact lists
  • automate message sequences
  • create lead capture pages
  • track campaign results

We file it under AI email tools, the category of tools to sort and draft emails, and it also overlaps with marketing and workflow automation. The category lists 12 verified tools on this site.

The publisher is GetResponse S.A., based in Poland. The service launched in 1998, which gives it some track record.

Who is it for?

It is mostly useful to these profiles: marketers, online retailers, and small business owners. The need it covers is simple to state: sort and draft emails.

GetResponse is a good candidate if:

  • you want to try before paying
  • you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API

Before deciding, run a trial on a real task and measure the time saved: it is the only criterion that really counts.

How much does GetResponse cost?

Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.

The first paid plan costs $186.96 per year (Starter, up to 1,000 contacts; USD 15.58 per month with annual payment, excluding taxes. Monthly payment: USD 19), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.

Per month, that is cheaper than the category median ($22.5 per month, based on tools with a published price).

SaneBoxSaneBox : $4.54$4.54Jetwriter AIJetwriter AI : $14$14GetResponseGetResponse : $15.58$15.58AgentMailAgentMail : $20$20Superhuman MailSuperhuman Mail : $25$25LavenderLavender : $27$27ShortwaveShortwave : $30$30Hoppy CopyHoppy Copy : $39$39
First paid plan, per month (dollars or euros, annual plans divided by 12).

To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.

Data and privacy

According to its privacy policy, data is processed in several regions depending on the plan.

Exporting your content: yes (details on the official site). Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.

Three habits apply to every AI tool:

  • turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
  • use a work account separate from your personal account
  • review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it

Platforms, languages and API

GetResponse runs on: web browser and API.

The interface is available in 11 languages.

A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.

How we scored it

Our 83/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.

GetResponse score breakdown
CriterionPointsWhat counts
Access30/30free tier, published price, French interface
Openness20/30API, data export, open code
Trust33/40identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists
GetResponseGetResponse : 8383AgentMailAgentMail : 6363Jetwriter AIJetwriter AI : 6363ShortwaveShortwave : 5555Hoppy CopyHoppy Copy : 5353LavenderLavender : 5151EllieEllie : 4848Seventh SenseSeventh Sense : 4848WarmyWarmy : 4848AImReplyAImReply : 3838
GetResponse ranks #1 of 12. The category's top ten are shown.

The full calculation is explained on our method page.

Comparison with alternatives

GetResponse against other tools in the aI email tools category:

Comparison within the category
ToolFreeEntry priceAPIScore
GetResponseYes$186.96 per yearYes83
AgentMailYes$20 per monthYes63
Jetwriter AIYes$168 per year–63
ShortwaveYes$30 per month–55
Hoppy CopyNo$39 per monthYes53
LavenderYes$27 per month–51
EllieYesnot published–48
Seventh SenseYesnot publishedYes48

Verdict

GetResponse is among the most accessible and transparent tools in its category.

Strengths

  • Free tier to try it
  • Cheaper than its category median
  • Public API
  • Established since 1998

Frequently asked questions

Is GetResponse free?

Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $186.96 per year.

Where is GetResponse data stored?

According to the publisher, in several regions depending on the plan.

Does GetResponse have an API?

Yes, a public API is documented.

What are the alternatives to GetResponse?

In the same category: AgentMail, Jetwriter AI, Shortwave, and Hoppy Copy.

GetResponse or AgentMail: which one to choose?

GetResponse starts at $186.96 per year, AgentMail at $20 per month and our score is 83/100 for GetResponse and 63/100 for AgentMail. Try both on the same task before paying.

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