Email marketing · Head to head
Klaviyo vs GetResponse: which is better?
Short answer
Klaviyo costs less in the first year ($0 vs $186.96). Pick Klaviyo for ecommerce email and SMS automation; pick GetResponse for email with funnels and webinars.
| Fact | Klaviyo | GetResponse | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | Ecommerce email and SMS automation | Email with funnels and webinars | — |
| Free plan | Yes, 250 profiles, 500 emails/month | No | Klaviyo |
| Entry plan | — | Starter: $15.58 / mo | — |
| Mid plan | — | Marketer: $48.38 / mo | — |
| Top plan | — | Creator: $56.58 / mo | — |
| 1st year | $0 | $186.96 | Klaviyo |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web | Klaviyo |
Edge = the better published number or limit; we do not test the tools hands-on.
Which has the better free plan, Klaviyo or GetResponse?
Klaviyo: Yes, 250 profiles, 500 emails/month.
Should you pick Klaviyo or GetResponse?
Pick Klaviyo if
- you want ecommerce email and SMS automation
- the free plan is enough (250 profiles, 500 emails/month)
Pick GetResponse if
- you want email with funnels and webinars
- you can pay $15.58 / mo from day one
Sources
| Vendor page | URL | Checked |
|---|---|---|
| Klaviyo pricing | klaviyo.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
| GetResponse pricing | getresponse.com/pricing | 27 Oct 2026 |
Prices in USD as published by each vendor, billed yearly where offered. How we compare