GetResponse vs tinyEmail
GetResponse is a all-in-one marketing platform while tinyEmail is a email marketing platform. GetResponse has been around since 1998, giving it a 22-year head start over tinyEmail (founded 2020). tinyEmail is the more affordable option at $15/mo — that's $4 less than GetResponse's $19/mo entry point. tinyEmail offers a free plan (500 subscribers, 15,000 emails/month), while GetResponse does not. GetResponse has the edge with landing pages, SMS marketing.
Quick Verdict
GetResponse wins on deliverability.
tinyEmail wins on price, rating, integrations, free tier.
Best for most users: tinyEmail (shopify store owners).
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.
tinyEmail
AI-powered email marketing built for Shopify stores
tinyEmail is an AI-powered email marketing platform purpose-built for Shopify and e-commerce stores, offering an unusually affordable volume-based pricing model starting at $15/month. Its standout tinyAlbert AI assistant automates email content creation, subject line optimization, and branding, making it ideal for small store owners who need effective email marketing without the complexity of enterprise tools.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | GetResponse | tinyEmail |
|---|---|---|
| Rating | 4.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Starting Price | $19/mo | $15/mo |
| Free Plan | No free plan | 500 subscribers, 15,000 emails/month |
| Founded | 1998 | 2020 |
| Email Templates | 200 | 600 |
| Integrations | 170 | 300 |
| Deliverability Rate | 99% | 95% |
| 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
tinyEmail: Pros & Cons
Pros
- +Extremely affordable entry point at $15/month with email-volume-based pricing rather than subscriber count
- +Deep native Shopify integration with free plan for Shopify stores including abandoned cart emails and product recommendations
- +AI-powered email builder (tinyAlbert) generates subject lines, content, and branding customization automatically
- +600+ pre-designed email templates with intuitive drag-and-drop editor suitable for non-technical users
- +Responsive 24/7 live chat customer support with consistently praised personal service and fast resolution times
Cons
- −Automation capabilities are limited compared to mature competitors — no advanced multi-step workflows or conditional branching on lower plans
- −No built-in landing page builder, CRM, transactional email support, or SMS marketing features
- −Pricing escalates significantly at higher volumes ($900/mo for 500K emails), making it less competitive for large senders
- −No automatic Google Analytics UTM parameter builder — all tracking links must be manually configured
- −Relatively new platform (founded 2020) with a small team of ~7 employees, raising concerns about long-term stability and feature development pace
The Verdict
tinyEmail edges ahead with a 4.6/5 rating compared to GetResponse's 4.3/5. The gap comes mainly from ease of use (4.8 vs 4.3) and value for money (4.7 vs 4.2). On deliverability, GetResponse reports 99% compared to 95% for tinyEmail — a meaningful difference if inbox placement is critical for your campaigns.
| Criterion | Weight | GetResponse | tinyEmail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | 30% | $19/mo | $15/mo |
| Deliverability | 25% | 99% | 95% |
| Rating | 25% | 4.3/5 | 4.6/5 |
| Integrations | 10% | 170 | 300 |
| Free Tier | 10% | No | Yes |
Weights determine how much each criterion counts toward the final score. See full methodology
Choose GetResponse if…
- + You need SMS marketing
- + You need built-in landing pages
- + You're a small businesses
- + You're a ecommerce
Choose tinyEmail if…
- + You want lower starting costs ($15/mo)
- + You need a free plan to get started
- + You're a shopify store owners
- + You're a small e commerce businesses