Originally published at AI Productivity Picks.
Choosing between GetResponse and ConvertKit (now officially called "Kit") can feel like picking between two very different philosophies. One is a Swiss Army knife bundling email, webinars, funnels, and landing pages. The other strips everything down to clean, creator-first email. After a major price hike in late 2025 that doubled Kit's entry cost, the decision has become even more nuanced.
Quick Verdict
Choose GetResponse if you need webinars, funnels, or multi-channel marketing under one roof — especially for small businesses.
Choose Kit if you're a content creator, blogger, or solo entrepreneur who values clean email automation without a steep learning curve.
Watch out: Kit's Creator plan went from $15/month to $33/month (billed annually) in 2025 — a 120% price jump.
Pricing Comparison
GetResponse
Free plan: up to 500 contacts. Paid plans:
- Starter: $19/month (1,000 contacts)
- Marketer: $59/month (1,000 contacts) — advanced automation, abandoned cart
- Creator: $69/month (1,000 contacts)
- Annual billing saves 18%
Gotcha: GetResponse counts the same subscriber separately across multiple lists.
ConvertKit (Kit)
- Free: $0 up to 10,000 subscribers (no automations)
- Creator: $39/month (1,000 subs) — $33/month annually
- Creator Pro: $79/month — engagement analytics, SparkLoop
Advantage: Kit counts only unique subscribers — no billing inflation.
Price Comparison Table
| List Size | GetResponse Starter | Kit Creator |
|---|---|---|
| 1,000 | $19/month | $39/month |
| 5,000 | ~$59/month | $89/month |
| 10,000 | ~$79/month | $149/month |
| 25,000 | ~$159/month | $199/month |
GetResponse wins on price at almost every tier.
Key Feature Differences
Webinars — GetResponse's Biggest Advantage
GetResponse has built-in webinar hosting (up to 1,000 attendees) with screen sharing, polls, chat, and recording. Kit has zero webinar functionality.
Automation
GetResponse: powerful, complex workflows with multiple triggers and conditions. Kit: simpler visual automation that covers most creator needs quickly.
Email Building
GetResponse: 150+ templates, AI email generator (2026), "Perfect Timing" AI send optimization (18-26% open rate boost). Kit: intentionally minimal plain-text emails — great for deliverability with engaged newsletter audiences.
Creator Economy
Kit was built for creators: Sponsor Network for brand deals, SparkLoop referral growth (Pro), and the industry's best free plan at 10,000 subscribers.
Pros & Cons
GetResponse ✅
- Lower price at every tier
- Built-in webinars + sales funnels
- AI email tools
- Free plan for 500 contacts
GetResponse ❌
- Contact inflation across lists
- Steeper learning curve
Kit ✅
- Creator-native features
- Best free plan (10,000 subs)
- Clean email = better deliverability
- Unique subscriber billing
Kit ❌
- 120% price hike in 2025
- No webinars or funnels
FAQ
Better for beginners? Kit — much easier to get started. GetResponse is more powerful but takes longer to master.
ConvertKit really raised prices 120%? Yes — Creator plan went from $15 to $33/month (annually) in September 2025.
Better for e-commerce? GetResponse — abandoned cart automation and funnels beat Kit here.
Final Verdict
GetResponse is the better deal for most small businesses. Lower cost, more features (webinars, funnels, AI tools), strong free tier.
Kit is right for creators — but it's no longer the "affordable" option. The premium is justified only if you need its creator-native ecosystem.
Exception: Kit's free plan (10,000 subscribers, no time limit) is the best free email marketing plan available.
Pricing verified September 2026. Check official pages before purchasing.
Top comments (0)