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Here is how ActiveCampaign and GetResponse compare on price, free plans and our scores. This quick view is built from the facts we have checked so far.
Overall winner
ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign scores 7.9/10 to GetResponse’s 7.9/10 on our weighted scorecard. Best for: growing businesses that rely on advanced automation.
Category wins: ActiveCampaign 3, GetResponse 2. How we score
| ActiveCampaignOverall winner |  GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Growing businesses that rely on advanced automation | Marketers who want email, landing pages and webinars in one place |
| Paid plans from | $15/monthStarter plan, 1,000 contacts, billed yearly Better | $19/monthStarter plan, billed monthly (from the vendor FAQ; prices vary by currency) |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Overall score | 7.9/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Ease of use | 7.0/10 | 7.5/10 Better |
| Features | 9.0/10 Better | 8.5/10 |
| Value for money | 7.5/10 | 8.0/10 Better |
| Support | 8.0/10 Better | 7.5/10 |
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Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
ActiveCampaign
Advanced email marketing and automation for growing teams
- Best for
- Growing businesses that rely on advanced automation
- Paid plans from
- $15/monthStarter plan, 1,000 contacts, billed yearly
- Free plan
- No
- Free trial
- 14 days
What we like
- Some of the most powerful automations available
- Built-in CRM options for sales teams
- 14-day free trial
Watch out for
- No free plan
- Steeper learning curve than simpler tools
- Price rises quickly with contacts
Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
GetResponse
Email marketing with webinars, landing pages and courses built in
- Best for
- Marketers who want email, landing pages and webinars in one place
- Paid plans from
- $19/monthStarter plan, billed monthly (from the vendor FAQ; prices vary by currency)
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- 14 days
What we like
- Free plan plus a 14-day trial of premium features
- Webinars and course creator available
- Good value on annual billing
Watch out for
- Free plan adds GetResponse branding to emails
- Interface has a lot of options to learn
- Prices shown can vary by currency
Prices checked on the vendors’ websites on 10 November 2026. Prices change often, so check before you buy.
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