GetResponse vs Kit: All-in-One or Creator-First?
GetResponse bundles webinars, a course creator, and a website builder alongside email; Kit keeps things simpler and creator-focused, with the most generous free tier in the category. Here's how they compare.
Pricing side by side
| Tier | GetResponse | Kit (ConvertKit) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | None (trial only) | $0/month (up to 10,000 subscribers) |
| Entry paid tier | Starter — from $19/month, unlimited sends | Creator — from $33/month (1,000 subscribers) |
| Mid tier | Marketer — from $59/month, unlimited automation | Pro — from $66/month (1,000 subscribers) |
| Higher tier | Creator — from $69/month (webinars, courses, website builder) / Enterprise custom | No higher tier — Pro is the top plan |
Both verified directly on the official pricing pages in September 2026, at each plan's entry contact tier. GetResponse has no permanent free plan, unlike Kit's 10,000-subscriber free tier — but GetResponse includes unlimited email sends from its cheapest paid plan, and bundles webinars, a course creator, and a website builder that Kit doesn't offer at any price.
Go with one over the other if...
Go with GetResponse if...
- You want webinars, a course creator, and a website builder under one subscription
- You'd rather consolidate several tools into one bill than pay for each separately
- Unlimited automation workflows on an affordable mid-tier plan matter to you
Go with Kit if...
- You want to start completely free, for a genuinely useful subscriber count, before paying anything
- You don't need webinars or a course platform and would rather keep things simple
- You want unlimited team users on the top plan rather than a seat-limited structure
Where the real difference shows up
GetResponse's pitch is consolidation: unlimited sends and automation from an affordable entry tier, plus webinars, a course creator, and a website builder that most competitors in this category don't offer at any price. If you'd otherwise pay for a separate webinar or course platform, GetResponse's Creator plan can genuinely replace that spend.
Kit's pitch is the opposite: do fewer things, but make the free tier good enough that most solo creators never need to look elsewhere for a long time. Its 10,000-subscriber free ceiling has no equivalent anywhere in GetResponse's plans, which skip a permanent free tier entirely in favor of a trial.
Frequently asked questions
Which has a free plan?
Only Kit — up to 10,000 subscribers, unlimited broadcasts, and native digital-product sales, all at $0/month. GetResponse offers a free trial but no permanent free tier.
Which is better for selling online courses?
GetResponse, if you want webinars and a course platform bundled in — its Creator plan supports up to 500 students directly. Kit supports digital-product sales but doesn't include webinar hosting.
Which is simpler to learn?
Kit — its feature set is narrower and built specifically around newsletters and creator workflows, while GetResponse's broader toolkit takes longer to explore fully.
Our take
If webinars, courses, or a bundled website builder are things you'll actually use, GetResponse consolidates real value into one subscription. If you want the simplest possible start with the most generous free tier, Kit is hard to beat. Full detail in our GetResponse review and Kit review.
Sources: pricing cross-checked against our own GetResponse review and Kit review, each verified directly on the vendor's official pricing page in September 2026 (getresponse.com/pricing and kit.com/pricing).