GetResponse vs MailerLite
Free-plan headroom and true monthly cost as the list grows. Paid columns use Starter vs Comfort. At 10k: GetResponse $79 · MailerLite $89.
Free plans
| Feature | GetResponse | MailerLite |
|---|---|---|
| Free available | No | Yes |
| Contacts | — | 250 |
| Sends / mo | — | 2500 |
| Automations on free | — | true |
| Remove branding | No | No |
Monthly cost by list size
| Subscribers | GetResponse | MailerLite | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| 500 | $19 | $12 | MailerLite |
| 1k | $19 | $19 | Tie |
| 2.5k | $29 | $33 | GetResponse |
| 5k | $54 | $49 | MailerLite |
| 10k | $79 | $89 | GetResponse |
| 25k | $174 | $179 | GetResponse |
| 50k | $299 | $319 | GetResponse |
| 100k | $539 | $439 | MailerLite |
GetResponse gotchas.
- No free forever plan
- Feature set varies heavily by Email Marketing vs Marketing Automation vs Ecommerce
MailerLite gotchas.
- Free capped at only 250 contacts (much tighter than Kit/beehiiv)
- Comfort send limit = 10× subscriber tier ceiling
- Cumulative active count within billing cycle (deleted still count until anniversary)
GetResponse vs MailerLite FAQ
Which is cheaper at 10,000 subscribers — GetResponse or MailerLite?
On the plans we track (Starter vs Comfort), the cheaper verified bill at 10k is GetResponse ($79 vs $89). Unknown cells stay blank.
Which has the better free plan — GetResponse or MailerLite?
GetResponse: no free forever plan. MailerLite: free contacts 250.
How much do GetResponse and MailerLite cost at 1,000 and 5,000 subscribers?
Monthly billing on the plans we track: at 1,000 — GetResponse $19, MailerLite $19; at 5,000 — GetResponse $54, MailerLite $49. $0 means the free plan still covers that size; “—” means we have not verified a price.
Should I switch from GetResponse to MailerLite?
Use free-plan headroom and the cost table on this page — not feature star ratings. Read gotchas on each tool page and confirm live vendor pricing before migrating.