GetResponse vs Mailchimp
Last updated October 2026
Looking for a European alternative to Mailchimp? Here's how GetResponse compares, on EU hosting, GDPR and what it does.
Our pick for a European buyer: GetResponse. We weight data residency, GDPR and EU jurisdiction above everything else — that is the constraint this directory exists to solve.
What it is
Polish all-in-one marketing platform with EU hosting and built-in webinars since 1999.
Email marketing and automation platform for businesses.
Headquarters
🇵🇱 PL
🇺🇸 US · 2001
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Enterprise customers.
DSGVO / GDPR
Yes
Yes
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Price from
$19/mo
$13/mo
Free plan
Yes
Yes
Open Source
No
No
Ratings
Integrations
Shopify, IdoSell, Shoper, Monkedo, Outfunnel Sync +7
Shopify, WordPress, Salesforce, Zapier, Google Analytics +4
Where each one wins
GetResponse
Strengths
- +Intuitive drag-and-drop editor and elegant interface for campaign building
- +24/7 responsive customer support via chat and email with quick issue resolution
- +Strong email deliverability and high inbox placement rates
- +Comprehensive feature set including funnel builder, autoresponders, and AI-powered website builder
- +Affordable pricing starting at $19 per month
- +Detailed email deliverability reporting and standard analytics dashboards
- +Customizable templates for emails and landing pages
Limitations
- −API and third-party integrations are limited, requiring workarounds for advanced use cases
- −Mobile responsiveness of forms and email templates is lacking or outdated
- −Missing key features like video embedding in emails and a content locker
Mailchimp
Strengths
- +User-friendly drag-and-drop editor
- +Strong automation workflows
- +Reliable deliverability
- +Extensive third-party integrations
Limitations
- −Data primarily stored in the US
- −Pricing can become expensive as contact list grows
- −Limited customization for advanced users
- −GDPR compliance requires additional steps
Data residency & compliance
GetResponse
Mailchimp
EU data residency
Yes, for all customers
Available on some plansEU data residency available on request for Enterprise customers.
Transfer mechanism
Not required — data stays in the EU
EU-US Data Privacy Framework
Certifications
ISO 27001
ISO 27001, SOC 2 Type II
Pricing
GetResponse
- Free $0 per monthLimited features (e.g., visits to landing pages restricted) · No automation workflows or webinars · Basic email marketing tools
- Starter $19 per month (starting price for 1,000 contacts)3 users included · 1 automation workflow · Ecommerce integrations
- Marketer $59 per month (starting price for 1,000 contacts)Advanced automation features · Unlimited workflows · Webinar functionality included
- Creator $69 per month (starting price for 1,000 contacts)AI course creator included · Full access to monetization tools · Priority support
- Enterprise On request SMS marketing included · AI product recommendations · Mobile push notifications
Prices vary based on contact list size (1k–100k). Annual prepayment offers an 18% discount. Enterprise plan requires a demo request for a tailored quote.
Mailchimp
- Free Free MonthlyUp to 500 contacts · 1,000 sends/month · Basic email templates
- Essentials $13 MonthlyUp to 50,000 contacts · A/B testing · 24/7 support
- Standard $20 MonthlyUp to 100,000 contacts · Advanced segmentation · Retargeting ads
- Premium $350 MonthlyUp to 200,000+ contacts · Advanced analytics · Multivariate testing
Pricing varies based on contact count. Annual billing offers discounts.
Features
GetResponse
- Email Marketing
- AI-powered email generator, Autoresponders for automated email sequences, Premium newsletter creation, AI-driven email marketing tools (limited uses in Starter plan)
- Marketing Automation
- Unlimited workflow creation and publishing, Dynamic segment filters (in paid plans), 1 automation workflow included in Starter plan
- Websites & Landing Pages
- Drag-and-drop website builder, Landing page creator with unlimited pages (visits limited in Free plan), Forms and popups creator for lead capture
- Webinars
- Webinar hosting with recording and on-demand options, Limited functionality in Free plan
- Content Monetization
- AI-powered course creator (unlimited courses), Course selling available in paid plans
Mailchimp
- Email Campaigns
- Drag-and-drop email builder, Pre-built templates, A/B testing, Scheduled sends
- Automation
- Customer journey builder, Triggered emails, Behavioral targeting, Transactional emails
- Analytics & Reporting
- Open and click tracking, Revenue reporting, ROI analysis, Google Analytics integration
- Audience Management
- Segmentation, Personalization tags, Sign-up forms, List cleanup tools