GetResponse vs Sender
GetResponse is a all-in-one marketing platform while Sender is a email marketing platform. GetResponse has been around since 1998, giving it a 14-year head start over Sender (founded 2012). Sender is the more affordable option at $10/mo — that's $9 less than GetResponse's $19/mo entry point. Sender offers a free plan (2,500 subscribers), while GetResponse does not. GetResponse has the edge with A/B testing, landing pages, advanced analytics. Both tools work well for small businesses and ecommerce.
Quick Verdict
GetResponse wins on deliverability, integrations.
Sender wins on price, rating, free tier.
Best for most users: Sender (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.
Sender
Affordable email and SMS marketing
Sender offers one of the most generous free plans in email marketing, combined with built-in SMS capabilities. It's an excellent choice for budget-conscious businesses that need both email and SMS marketing without breaking the bank.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetResponse | Sender |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $10/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | 2,500 subscribers |
| Founded | 1998 | 2012 |
| Email Templates | 200 | 50 |
| Integrations | 170 | 50 |
| Deliverability Rate | 99% | 97% |
| 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
Sender: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Extremely generous free plan (2,500 subs, 15,000 emails)
- +Built-in SMS marketing on all plans
- +Very affordable paid plans
- +Ecommerce integrations for abandoned cart
- +No credit card required for free plan
Cons
- −No A/B testing
- −No landing page builder
- −Smaller integration ecosystem
- −Less well-known brand
- −Limited advanced features
The Verdict
Sender 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 (4.8 vs 4.3). On deliverability, GetResponse reports 99% compared to 97% for Sender — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | GetResponse | Sender |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $19/mo | $10/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 99% | 97% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.3/5 | 4.7/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 170 | 50 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | Yes |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You need A/B testing
- + You need advanced analytics
- + You're a marketers
Choose Sender if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($10/mo)
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You're a beginners
- + You're a startups