GetResponse vs Maropost
GetResponse and Maropost are both popular choices in the all-in-one marketing platform space. GetResponse has been around since 1998, giving it a 13-year head start over Maropost (founded 2011). GetResponse is the more affordable option at $19/mo, which is $260 less than Maropost's $279/mo entry point. GetResponse offers a free plan (500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month), while Maropost does not.
Quick Verdict
GetResponse wins on price, deliverability, rating, integrations, free tier.
Best for most users: GetResponse (small businesses).
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.
Maropost
Unified commerce platform that connects every channel
Maropost is a unified commerce and marketing automation platform for mid-market ecommerce businesses. It combines email, SMS, social advertising, and customer journey automation with a full ecommerce storefront.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetResponse | Maropost |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 3.9/5 |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $279/mo |
| Free Plan | 500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month | No free plan |
| Founded | 1998 | 2011 |
| Email Templates | 200 | 100 |
| Integrations | 170 | 50 |
| Deliverability Rate | 99% | 98% |
| Marketing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| A/B Testing | Yes | Yes |
| Landing Pages | Yes | Yes |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Drag & Drop Editor | Yes | Yes |
| SMS Marketing | Yes | Yes |
| Ecommerce Features | Yes | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Language | Yes | Yes |
| Web Push Notifications | Yes | No |
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Advanced Analytics | Yes | Yes |
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
Maropost: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Unified commerce and marketing platform under one roof
- + Strong deliverability with 98% claimed rate
- + Cross-channel automation across email, SMS, and Meta ads
- + Deep ecommerce integrations with Shopify and Salesforce
- + Unified platform covers email, SMS, and web push in one dashboard
Cons
- − Expensive starting at $279/mo with 12-month commitment
- − No free plan or free trial
- − Steep learning curve due to platform complexity
- − Pricing requires contacting sales for exact quotes
- − Smaller user community means fewer third-party tutorials and resources
The Verdict
GetResponse edges ahead with a 4.3/5 rating compared to Maropost's 3.9/5. The gap comes mainly from value for money (4.2 vs 3.4) and ease of use (4.3 vs 3.6). On deliverability, GetResponse reports 99% compared to 98% for Maropost — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | GetResponse | Maropost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $19/mo Winner | $279/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 99% Winner | 98% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.3/5 Winner | 3.9/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 170 Winner | 50 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes Winner | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($19/mo)
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You're a small businesses
- + You're a ecommerce
Choose Maropost if…
- + You're a ecommerce businesses
- + You're a mid market companies
- + Unified commerce and marketing platform under one roof