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GetResponse alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GetResponse: busy interface with many modules, and webinars and advanced tools only on higher tiers. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GetResponse, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ActiveCampaign currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1AWeber logoAWeberFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 362.6
2MailerLite logoMailerLiteFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 359.6
3Brevo logoBrevoFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 455.3
  1. AWeber logo

    1. AWeberTop pick

    Best for: Small businesses and bloggers who want straightforward email with good support

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from GetResponse

    A simpler small-business email tool with a free plan.

    Pros

    • Free plan for small lists
    • Responsive customer support
    • Landing pages and simple ecommerce included

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated
    • Limited branching in automations
    • Prices rise with list size
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is AWeber a good GetResponse alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    500 subscribers, 3,000 emails/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026aweber.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026aweber.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus plan
    Unlimited automations and landing pages
    Checked Oct 25, 2026aweber.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. MailerLite logo

    2. MailerLite

    Best for: Small businesses and creators who want good design and automation at a low price

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from GetResponse

    Cheaper, with a cleaner editor and landing pages.

    Pros

    • Clean interface with three email editors
    • Automations, landing pages and websites included
    • Cheaper than Mailchimp at most list sizes

    Cons

    • Strict account approval process
    • Free plan is small
    • Reporting and automation less deep than premium tools
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MailerLite a good GetResponse alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    250 subscribers, 2,500 emails/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailerlite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailerlite.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Email editors
    Drag & drop, custom HTML, simple
    Checked Oct 25, 2026mailerlite.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Brevo logo

    3. Brevo

    Best for: Businesses with large contact lists that want email, SMS and a CRM in one place

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from GetResponse

    Email, SMS and CRM priced by volume instead of contacts.

    Pros

    • Priced by emails sent, not contacts stored
    • Email, SMS, WhatsApp and transactional email together
    • Free plan with daily sending allowance

    Cons

    • Free plan has a daily send limit and branding
    • Editor and templates less polished than some rivals
    • SMS credits cost extra
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Brevo a good GetResponse alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 300 emails per day
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan terms
    Free forever, no card needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter volume
    From 5,000 emails per month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Transactional messaging
    Email, SMS and WhatsApp via SMTP and API
    Checked Oct 25, 2026brevo.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GetResponse alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ActiveCampaign logo

Best GetResponse alternative for most people

ActiveCampaign

Deeper automation and a stronger CRM, without the webinar tools.

AWeber logo

Best GetResponse alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

AWeber

A simpler small-business email tool with a free plan.

MailerLite logo

Best GetResponse alternative for iPhone and Android

MailerLite

Cheaper, with a cleaner editor and landing pages.

Moosend logo

Best GetResponse alternative for working in the browser

Moosend

Lower-cost automation with unlimited sends.

GetResponse alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GetResponse?

ActiveCampaign ranks first right now. Deeper automation and a stronger CRM, without the webinar tools. AWeber and MailerLite follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GetResponse?

Yes. AWeber (free plan + paid), MailerLite (free plan + paid) and Brevo (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GetResponse?

None of the 5 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from GetResponse?

The complaints we hear most: busy interface with many modules; webinars and advanced tools only on higher tiers; prices rise with list size.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GetResponse, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.