AWeber vs GetResponse
AWeber is a email marketing platform while GetResponse is a all-in-one marketing platform. AWeber is the more affordable option at $15/mo — that's $4 less than GetResponse's $19/mo entry point. Both offer free plans to get started. GetResponse has the edge with SMS marketing. Both tools work well for small businesses and solopreneurs.
Quick Verdict
AWeber wins on price, integrations.
GetResponse wins on deliverability, rating.
Best for most users: GetResponse (small businesses).
AWeber
Powerfully simple email marketing
AWeber is one of the original email marketing platforms, serving small businesses since 1998. It offers the largest template library (600+) and an impressive integration ecosystem. While its automation isn't as advanced as newer competitors, its reliability and excellent affiliate program make it a solid choice.
GetResponse
All-in-one marketing platform
GetResponse is a full-featured marketing platform that goes beyond email marketing to include webinars, landing pages, sales funnels, and marketing automation. Founded in 1998, it's one of the most established players with a strong track record for deliverability.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | AWeber | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Starting Price | $15/mo | $19/mo |
| Free Plan | 500 subscribers, 3,000 emails/month | 500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month |
| Founded | 1998 | 1998 |
| Email Templates | 600 | 200 |
| Integrations | 750 | 170 |
| Deliverability Rate | 97.8% | 99% |
| Marketing Automation | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Landing Pages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Segmentation | ✓ | ✓ |
| Drag & Drop Editor | ✓ | ✓ |
| SMS Marketing | ✕ | ✓ |
| Ecommerce Features | ✓ | ✓ |
| API Access | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-Language | ✕ | ✓ |
| Web Push Notifications | ✓ | ✓ |
| Live Chat | ✓ | ✓ |
| Advanced Analytics | ✓ | ✓ |
AWeber: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +600+ email templates (largest library)
- +750+ integrations
- +Established and reliable (since 1998)
- +Free plan available
- +Excellent affiliate program (up to 50% recurring)
Cons
- −Interface feels dated compared to newer tools
- −Automation capabilities lag behind competitors
- −Free plan is limited
- −Lite plan restricts automations to 3
- −No SMS marketing
GetResponse: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +All-in-one platform with webinars, landing pages, and funnels
- +Excellent automation builder with visual workflows
- +Built-in webinar hosting
- +Strong deliverability (99%+)
- +Competitive pricing for feature set
Cons
- −Free plan limited to 500 subscribers
- −Interface can feel overwhelming for beginners
- −Webinar quality not comparable to dedicated platforms
- −Customer support response times vary
- −Some features locked behind higher tiers
The Verdict
AWeber and GetResponse are closely matched — both score within 0.1 points of each other in our overall rating. Your decision should come down to specific needs rather than overall quality. On deliverability, GetResponse reports 99% compared to 97.8% for AWeber — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | AWeber | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $15/mo | $19/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 97.8% | 99% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.2/5 | 4.3/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 750 | 170 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes | Yes |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose AWeber if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($15/mo)
- + You're a bloggers
- + You're a creators
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You're a ecommerce
- + You're a marketers