GetResponse vs Sendy
GetResponse is a all-in-one marketing platform while Sendy is a email marketing platform. GetResponse has been around since 1998, giving it a 14-year head start over Sendy (founded 2012). GetResponse starts at $19/mo, while Sendy starts at $69 one-time. Their pricing is not measured the same way, so we don't rank them on price. GetResponse offers a free plan (500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month), while Sendy does not. GetResponse has the edge with A/B testing, landing pages, SMS marketing.
Quick Verdict
GetResponse wins on 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.
Sendy
Self-hosted email marketing that sends via Amazon SES at 100x lower cost
Sendy is a self-hosted email newsletter application that connects to Amazon SES to deliver emails at a fraction of the cost of traditional email marketing platforms. With a one-time $69 license and SES sending costs of roughly $1 per 10,000 emails, it is ideal for high-volume senders who want to avoid recurring subscription fees. It requires technical setup but offers unlimited subscribers, autoresponders, segmentation, and full data ownership.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetResponse | Sendy |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.2/5 |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $69 |
| Free Plan | 500 contacts, 2,500 emails/month | No free plan |
| Founded | 1998 | 2012 |
| Email Templates | 200 | 0 |
| Integrations | 170 | 20 |
| Deliverability Rate | 99% | 95% |
| Marketing Automation | Yes | Yes |
| A/B Testing | Yes | No |
| Landing Pages | Yes | No |
| Segmentation | Yes | Yes |
| Drag & Drop Editor | Yes | No |
| SMS Marketing | Yes | No |
| Ecommerce Features | Yes | No |
| API Access | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-Language | Yes | No |
| Web Push Notifications | Yes | No |
| Live Chat | Yes | No |
| Advanced Analytics | Yes | No |
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
Sendy: Pros & Cons
Pros
- + Extreme cost savings: a one-time $69 license, with Amazon SES sending from $0.10 per 1,000 emails
- + Unlimited subscribers with no tier-based pricing that punishes list growth
- + Full data ownership and privacy since everything is self-hosted on your own server
- + Clean, focused interface without bloated features — does exactly what it promises
- + White-label multi-brand support allows managing multiple client accounts from one install
Cons
- − Requires technical skills for server setup, installation, and ongoing maintenance
- − No built-in A/B testing, landing page builder, or advanced automation workflows
- − UI feels dated and lacks modern design polish compared to SaaS competitors
- − Limited customer support — solo developer product with slow response times reported
- − No drag-and-drop email editor; requires HTML knowledge for custom templates
The Verdict
GetResponse and Sendy 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 95% for Sendy — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | GetResponse | Sendy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $19/mo | $69 |
| Deliverability | 25% | 99% Winner | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.3/5 Winner | 4.2/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 170 Winner | 20 |
| Free Tier | 10% | Yes Winner | No |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You need ecommerce integrations
- + You need built-in landing pages
Choose Sendy if…
- + You're a cost conscious email marketers with large lists
- + You're a technical users comfortable with self hosting and server management
- + Extreme cost savings: a one-time $69 license, with Amazon SES sending from $0.10 per 1,000 emails