Updated September 30, 2026 · ForgeCue Editorial Team
GetResponse vs Pocket
GetResponse
Higher score in this comparison
What sets them apart
| Compare | GetResponseReviewVisitVisit | PocketReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | €16 | $19.99 |
| Usage limits | Unlimited monthly email sends | 2 Ask Pocket messages per day |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 30 daysHigher |
| Tool type | Automation | Automation, Project management, SchedulingCovers more |
| Integrations | 170 | Not confirmed |
| Compliance certifications | Not confirmed | SOC 2 Type 1, HIPPA, GDPR, SOC 2 Type II |
| Templates | from 100 | Not confirmed |
Same on both: Free plan (Yes).
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Key differences
- Pocket scores higher overall: 9.4 vs 9.2.
- Free trial length is higher at Pocket: 30 days vs 14 days.
- Support channels: only GetResponse offers Chat.
- Support channels: only Pocket offers Community.
- Audience: only Pocket offers Enterprise.
- Tool type: only Pocket offers Project management, Scheduling.
Our verdict on each
GetResponse
GetResponse suits small businesses that want email campaigns and a small store in the same account, and it lets them try it first. The entry plan starts at €16 a month, and the free plan costs nothing to keep, with a 14 trial on paid plans.
Pocket suits small businesses that want one assistant covering automation, project management and scheduling instead of three separate tools. Its entry price sits well below the automation median, with a free plan and a trial that outlasts the site median.
Score breakdown
| Area | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1Entry plan of €16 reads low, but €69 at higher contact counts runs above €49. | 9.5HigherEntry price of $19.99 under the automation per user median of €21.92, with a free plan. |
| Offer | 9.1 | 9.4HigherOne product covers automation, project management and scheduling, backed by a free plan and a 30 days trial. |
| Trust | 9.8Higher | 9.5Named operator Open Vision Engineering Inc. in US plus published SOC 2 Type 1, HIPPA and GDPR. |
Availability and regulation
| Country | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
How they place
| Ranking | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Workflow automation tools | 12 of 231 | 5 of 231 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience | Small business | Small business, EnterpriseCovers more |
| Pricing model | Free plan, Free trial | Free plan, Free trial |
| Legal entity | GetResponse S.A. | Open Vision Engineering Inc. |
| Headquarters | Poland | United States |
| Founded | 1998 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Help centre | Email, Help centre, Community |
Website builders
| Fact | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| E-commerce plan price | €54 | Not confirmed |
| Transaction fee | 0% | Not confirmed |
| Builder type | Site, Store, Landing | Not confirmed |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | GetResponse | Median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free trial length | 14 daysat the median | 30 dayshighest quarter | 14 days |
| Integrations | 170above the median | Not confirmed | 36 |
| Templates | from 100below the median | Not confirmed | 200 |
Median across 278 listed software products.
Pros and cons
GetResponse
Pros
- A free plan is included, covering Free forever: up to 500 contacts, 2500 newsletters per month.
- Entry plan of €16, and €16 at lower contact counts, sits under the site median of €21.49.
- Store tools sit in the same account, with site, store and landing builder types, from 100 templates and a 0% transaction fee.
Cons
- Cost climbs fast with list size: €69 at higher contact counts sits above the site median of €49, ranking 6 of 10.
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so there is no phone line for urgent campaign problems.
- The free plan covers Free forever: up to 500 contacts, 2500 newsletters per month, so a growing list means moving to a paid tier.
Pros
- Free plan and a 30 days trial, so the paid tier is not a forced first step
- Entry price of $19.99 sits under the automation per user median of €21.92
- Covers automation, project management and scheduling in one product rather than buying each separately
Cons
- Ask Pocket is capped at 2 Ask Pocket messages per day, which is tight for a team that leans on the assistant daily
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, so no phone or live chat for urgent account issues
- The automation ranking puts price per user from at a median of €21.92, above Pocket's own entry price once seats multiply
Who each suits
GetResponse
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want email campaigns and a store without buying separate tools
- Owners who want to test a platform on the free plan before paying anything
- Teams that need 170 integrations across their other apps
Who should look elsewhere
- Budget-first teams: Mailjet lists $9 at lower contact counts, below GetResponse.
- Large lists on a tight budget: Postmark lists $15 at higher contact counts, well under €69.
- Teams wanting a wider free marketing suite: the HubSpot free plan covers Free tools for marketing, sales and service.
Who it suits
- Small businesses that want automation, project management and scheduling handled by one assistant
- Owners who will start on the free plan or the trial and decide later
- Teams that need published SOC 2 Type 1, HIPPA and GDPR before letting an assistant touch business data
Who should look elsewhere
- Shoppers comparing the lowest entry price, where MailerLite at $12 sits lower
- Teams wanting per user project management at the ranking median of €21.05
- Buyers who need the full feature set of a dedicated automation suite rather than one assistant
Current offers
GetResponse
Current offer
Free trial
Try free for 14 days: 14-day free trial
No credit card required
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Country by country
| Country | GetResponse | |
|---|---|---|
| Australia | No | Yes |
| Austria | No | Yes |
| Belgium | No | Yes |
| Canada | No | Yes |
| Czechia | No | Yes |
| Denmark | No | Yes |
| Finland | No | Yes |
| France | No | Yes |
8 of 30 countries where either is available.
Questions about each
GetResponse
What does GetResponse cost to start?+
The entry plan starts at €16 a month. At lower contact counts the price is €16, and at higher counts it rises to €69. A free plan is included, so a shop can look at the product before paying anything.
Is there a free plan, and what does it include?+
Yes, a free plan is included and it runs indefinitely. Free forever: up to 500 contacts, 2500 newsletters per month sets out what it covers, and paid plans add Unlimited monthly email sends. A 14 trial lets a team check the paid features before choosing a tier.
How much does Pocket cost to start?+
The paid tier starts at $19.99. That is the entry price before any seat count is applied, and it sits below the per user starting median of €21.92 across automation tools. A free plan and a 30 days trial are available before you commit.
Is there a free plan or free trial?+
Both. A free plan is available alongside a free trial of 30 days, which is longer than the 14 day median in the automation ranking. You can size it up without paying anything up front.