Side by side
Freshmarketer vs GetResponse
Both stand on marketing automation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIWeb
Freshmarketer combines multichannel automation, audience tools, and campaign reporting, with a free tier for limited contacts and sends. Note the post-trial account suspension and annual billing for the listed paid plan.
Visit Freshmarketer Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
GetResponse combines campaign channels, automation, lead capture and ecommerce functions, with mobile apps and an API. Review the free-account limits and trial transition if you need premium features.
Visit GetResponseThe facts
| Freshmarketer | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Web | Android, API, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Enterprise: $15 a month | Starter: $1,915.58 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 10 |
| Maker | Freshmarketer | GetResponse |
| Website | freshworks.com | getresponse.com |
| On marketing automation software | #7 of 130 | #3 of 130 |
Freshmarketer: what it does well
- Supports email, SMS, WhatsApp, live chat, and social
- Includes journeys, lead scoring, and segmentation
- Reporting includes attribution, A/B testing, and heatmaps
- Free plan includes 100 contacts and 500 monthly sends
- Dedicated migration onboarding is offered
What to know first
- Trial lasts 21 days
- Accounts are suspended if no plan is chosen after trial
- Free plan limits contacts and monthly email sends
GetResponse: what it does well
- Combines email, SMS and web push
- Provides visual automation workflows and templates
- Includes audience segmentation and A/B testing
- REST API manages campaigns and segments
- Mobile apps support lists, workflows and forms
What to know first
- Free accounts have limits on webinars and page visits
- Free landing pages allow 1,000 unique visitors monthly
- Premium features require an upgrade after the trial
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