GetResponse vs Moosend
GetResponse is a all-in-one marketing platform while Moosend is a email marketing platform. GetResponse has been around since 1998, giving it a 13-year head start over Moosend (founded 2011). Moosend is the more affordable option at $9/mo — that's $10 less than GetResponse's $19/mo entry point. GetResponse has the edge with SMS marketing. Both tools work well for small businesses and ecommerce.
Quick Verdict
GetResponse wins on deliverability, integrations.
Moosend wins on price, rating.
Best for most users: Moosend (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.
Moosend
All-in-one email marketing and automation
Moosend is a budget-friendly email marketing platform that punches above its weight class. Despite its low price point, it offers solid automation, transactional emails, and landing pages. Its generous lifetime recurring affiliate program at 40% makes it attractive for affiliate marketers.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetResponse | Moosend |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $9/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | No free plan |
| Founded | 1998 | 2011 |
| Email Templates | 200 | 80 |
| Integrations | 170 | 100 |
| Deliverability Rate | 99% | 98% |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
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
Moosend: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Very affordable starting at $9/month
- +Unlimited emails on all plans
- +Solid automation for the price
- +40% lifetime recurring affiliate program
- +Built-in transactional email support
Cons
- −No free plan (30-day trial only)
- −Smaller integration ecosystem
- −No SMS marketing
- −Brand less well-known
- −Enterprise pricing not transparent
The Verdict
Moosend edges ahead with a 4.7/5 rating compared to GetResponse's 4.3/5. The gap comes mainly from value for money (4.8 vs 4.2) and ease of use (4.7 vs 4.3). On deliverability, GetResponse reports 99% compared to 98% for Moosend — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | GetResponse | Moosend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $19/mo | $9/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 99% | 98% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 170 | 100 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You're a marketers
- + You're a solopreneurs
Choose Moosend if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($9/mo)
- + You're a startups
- + You're a indie and bootstrapped