# ConvertKit (Kit) vs GetResponse

| Attribute | ConvertKit (Kit) | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.9 (57% (medium)) | 61.8 (74% (medium)) |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"Kit enables creators to manage email subscriber lists, create branded landing pages and signup forms, send automated email campaigns with advanced features, and monetize their audience through digital products, paid newsletters, and recurring memberships. It is indexed under Email Marketing.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What is ConvertKit (Kit)?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"ConvertKit (Kit) offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $33 per month. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Is ConvertKit (Kit) free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to ConvertKit (Kit). That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does ConvertKit (Kit) support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for ConvertKit (Kit), so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Can ConvertKit (Kit) be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 8 integrations for ConvertKit (Kit), including Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Shopify, Fourthwall, Wix, Facebook and RSS. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"What does ConvertKit (Kit) integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2, ISO 27001 and GDPR for ConvertKit (Kit). Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as ConvertKit (Kit) not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://convertkit.com/security","question":"What security certifications does ConvertKit (Kit) have?","confidence":0.7},{"answer":"ConvertKit (Kit) is available worldwide. Its primary market is the United States.","source":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","question":"Where is ConvertKit (Kit) available?","confidence":0.5}]` | `[{"answer":"All-in-one marketing platform providing email marketing, sales funnels, landing pages, webinars, e-commerce integration, and automation to help businesses convert customers and scale operations. It is indexed under Email Marketing.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/features/email-marketing/templates/pricing","question":"What is GetResponse?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"GetResponse offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $15.58 per month. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/features/email-marketing/templates/pricing","question":"Is GetResponse free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to GetResponse. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/features/email-marketing/templates/pricing","question":"What platforms does GetResponse support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for GetResponse, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/features/email-marketing/templates/pricing","question":"Can GetResponse be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 21 integrations for GetResponse, including Facebook, Instagram, X (Twitter), Pinterest, Google+, LinkedIn, YouTube and Vimeo, plus 13 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/features/email-marketing/templates/pricing","question":"What does GetResponse integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed GDPR for GetResponse. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as GetResponse not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.getresponse.com/security","question":"What security certifications does GetResponse have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | A creator-focused email platform for building subscriber lists, designing landing pages and signup forms, automating email sequences, and monetizing content through newsletters and digital products. | GetResponse is a cloud-based marketing platform that enables businesses to create and automate email campaigns, landing pages, and customer journeys. It supports multiple channels including email, SMS, mobile push, and webinars to reach customers across different touchpoints. |
| features.capabilities | `{"free_tier":true,"ab_testing":true,"dedicated_ip":true,"pricing_unit":"volume","segmentation":"basic","landing_pages":true,"self_hostable":false,"visual_automation":true,"integration_breadth":"Kit MCP for AI integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), Kit App Store ecosystem","ecommerce_integration":true,"deliverability_tooling":"advanced"}` | `{"free_tier":true,"ab_testing":true,"sms_channel":"add_on","dedicated_ip":true,"pricing_unit":"per_contact","push_channel":true,"segmentation":"behavioural","landing_pages":true,"self_hostable":false,"visual_automation":true,"integration_breadth":"Extensive: social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest), e-commerce pla","ecommerce_integration":true,"deliverability_tooling":"advanced"}` |
| integrations.count | 5 | 21 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"ChatGPT"},{"name":"Gemini"},{"name":"Shopify","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Fourthwall","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Wix","native":true,"category":"ecommerce","direction":"bidirectional"},{"name":"Facebook","native":true,"category":"advertising","direction":"outbound"},{"name":"RSS","native":true,"category":"publishing","direction":"inbound"},{"name":"Zapier","native":false,"category":"automation","direction":"outbound"}]` | `[{"name":"Facebook"},{"name":"Instagram"},{"name":"X (Twitter)"},{"name":"Pinterest"},{"name":"Google+"},{"name":"LinkedIn"},{"name":"YouTube"},{"name":"Vimeo"},{"name":"Wistia"},{"name":"VidYard"},{"name":"Shopify"},{"name":"Etsy"},{"name":"WooCommerce"},{"name":"BigCommerce"},{"name":"Magento"},{"name":"PrestaShop"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Square"},{"name":"PayPal"},{"name":"BlueSnap"},{"name":"PayU"},{"name":"Google Analytics","native":true,"category":"analytics","direction":"inbound"}]` |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free plan, up to 10,000 subscribers","features":["Create landing pages","Unlimited email opt-in forms","Landing page and form templates","Custom domain","Freebie delivery","Audience analytics","Smart Recommendations","Subscriber management","Segmentation","Unsubscribe page builder"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For creators just starting out","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"subscribers":"up to 10,000"}},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","summary":"$390/year (saves $78/year vs. monthly billing)","features":["Everything in Free, plus:","Audience research","Engagement analytics","Email templates with customization","Conditional email content","One-click resend for unopened emails","A/B split testing","Remove Kit branding","Email support"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":390,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For growing creators","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Pro","summary":"$66/month (incomplete pricing in source)","features":["Everything in Creator, plus:","Advanced A/B split testing (up to 5 variants)","Real-time email collaboration","Deliverability reporting","Insights dashboard","Custom link tracking domain","Content snippets","Visual automation template library","Visual automation builder","API access","Automated email sequences","RSS-to-email automation","Sales pages and checkout","Paid newsletter with gating (monthly/quarterly/annual)","Recurring subscriptions","Donations and tips","Abandoned cart recovery (Shopify, Fourthwall, Wix)","24/7 priority support","Free platform migrations"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":66,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"For established creators and teams","contactSales":false}],"addOns":[{"name":"Digital product commission","components":[{"of":"transaction","kind":"percentage","rate":0.6}]}],"summary":"Free plan available. Creator from $390/year annual billing. Pro and higher available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://convertkit.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-09-22T13:46:01.364Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":66,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$19/month for 1,000 subscribers","features":["Email marketing","1 custom automation workflow","Ecommerce integrations","3 users","Landing page builder"],"minSeats":3,"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Entry-level plan for email marketing and list building with 3 users and basic automation","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"ai_uses":"3","automation_workflows":"1"}},{"free":false,"name":"Marketer","features":["Unlimited marketing automation","Unlimited ecommerce tools","Unlimited landing pages","Email marketing","Up to 5 users"],"minSeats":5,"description":"Growth-focused plan with unlimited automation, ecommerce tools, and landing pages for up to 5 users","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Creator","features":["Courses","Paid newsletters","Marketing automation","Ecommerce tools","Webinars","Up to 5 users"],"minSeats":5,"description":"All-in-one plan for content creators including courses, paid newsletters, and webinars for up to 100 attendees","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"webinar_attendees":"100"}},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing; includes Pilot Program (30-day trial of enterprise tools)","features":["SMS marketing","Mobile push notifications","AI product recommendations","Advanced marketing automation","Webinars","Transactional email","Flexible IP options (shared or dedicated)"],"description":"Custom enterprise solution with SMS, mobile push, AI recommendations, webinars, and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"addOns":[{"name":"Professional Services"}],"summary":"From $19/month. Free tier available. 14-day free trial of premium features. 18% discount on 12-month plans.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.getresponse.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-10-02T10:56:28.966Z","freeTrialDays":14,"startingPrice":{"amount":19,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | high | mid |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":66,"currency":"USD"}` | `{"amount":19,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| reliability.status_page | - | yes |
| security.disclosure_policy | yes | yes |
| security.gdpr | yes | yes |
| security.iso27001 | yes | - |
| security.pci | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | yes | - |

## Capabilities (Email Marketing)

| Capability | ConvertKit (Kit) | GetResponse |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Pricing** |  |  |
| Free tier | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pricing unit | Per email volume | Per contact / subscriber |
| **Automation** |  |  |
| Visual automation / journey builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B testing | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Channels** |  |  |
| SMS channel | - | Add-on |
| Push / mobile channel | - | ✓ |
| **Integration** |  |  |
| Native e-commerce integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Integration / marketplace breadth | Kit MCP for AI integration (Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini), Kit App Store ecosystem | Extensive: social media (Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter, Pinterest), e-commerce pla |
| **Content** |  |  |
| Landing pages / forms builder | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Deliverability** |  |  |
| Dedicated IP option | ✓ | ✓ |
| Deliverability / inbox tooling | Advanced | Advanced |
| **Targeting** |  |  |
| Segmentation depth | Basic | Behavioural |
| **Deployment** |  |  |
| Self-hostable | ✗ | ✗ |
| **Compliance** |  |  |
| EU / regional data residency | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T19:14:48.888Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*