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Head-to-head · Mailchimp Alternatives

GetResponse vs Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score GetResponse #2 in Mailchimp Alternatives 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit GetResponse
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement #7 in Mailchimp Alternatives 8.7/10 Paid ✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Salesforce

GetResponse leads on 2 checks, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreGetResponse · 9.2/10
  • Lowest starting priceGetResponse · $19/mo
  • Free planonly GetResponse
  • Free trialonly GetResponse
  • Most featuresGetResponse · 1 of 4

GetResponse scores higher on our rubric for mailchimp alternatives: 9.2 against 8.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

GetResponse offers free plan; Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement doesn't. GetResponse is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $2,000/mo.

GetResponse is the better fit for teams combining email, landing pages and SMS. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement is the better fit for large Salesforce organizations with complex journeys.

  • GetResponse fits best

    Teams combining email, landing pages and SMS

  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement fits best

    Large Salesforce organizations with complex journeys

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Side by side

Feature GetResponse 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement 8.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.7
Ranking #2 in Mailchimp Alternatives #7 in Mailchimp Alternatives
Best for Teams combining email, landing pages and SMS Large Salesforce organizations with complex journeys
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price $19/mo (best) $2,000/mo
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Cloud
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 Community, Docs
Compliance GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, ISO 27001
Integrations 170+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features GetResponse 1/4 · Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement 0/4
Audience segmentation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Landing pages ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Built-in CRM Not checked yet Not checked yet
SMS campaigns Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Monthly email limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Marketing automation Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Unlimited monthly email sends on paid plans
  • Landing pages, forms and popups support lead capture
  • Marketer adds unlimited workflows and ecommerce automation
  • Journey Builder coordinates multi-channel customer journeys.
  • Automation Studio supports workflows and campaigns.
  • Connects with Salesforce Sales, Service, and Commerce Cloud.
Cons
  • Starter includes only 1 custom automation workflow
  • SMS and web push are not listed among Starter highlights
  • Prices vary by region and contact-list size
  • Starts at $2,000 per organization per month, billed annually.
  • The entry plan includes 15K contacts and 2.5M email messages.
  • Forms require Experience Cloud and Marketing Cloud Connect setup.
Our verdict

GetResponse brings email marketing and lifecycle automation together for businesses, marketers, ecommerce teams and content creators. Its toolkit spans newsletters, behavior-based automation, audience segmentation, landing pages, signup…

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For marketing teams at mid-market and enterprise organizations, Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement brings email, mobile, and web communications into a cloud platform for creating, automating, and measuring customer journeys. Its toolbox…

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  1. GetResponseMailchimp Alternatives 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. Salesforce Marketing Cloud EngagementMailchimp Alternatives 8.7Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • GetResponse — where it wins

    • Unlimited monthly email sends on paid plans
    • Landing pages, forms and popups support lead capture
    • Marketer adds unlimited workflows and ecommerce automation

    Where it doesn't

    • Starter includes only 1 custom automation workflow
    • SMS and web push are not listed among Starter highlights
    • Prices vary by region and contact-list size

  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement — where it wins

    • Journey Builder coordinates multi-channel customer journeys.
    • Automation Studio supports workflows and campaigns.
    • Connects with Salesforce Sales, Service, and Commerce Cloud.

    Where it doesn't

    • Starts at $2,000 per organization per month, billed annually.
    • The entry plan includes 15K contacts and 2.5M email messages.
    • Forms require Experience Cloud and Marketing Cloud Connect setup.
  • GetResponse9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    Email, automation, landing pages and more, with a free plan and paid tiers for different needs.

    Visit GetResponseFull verdict →
  • Salesforce Marketing Cloud Engagement8.7/10 · Paid

    A Salesforce-connected suite for complex journeys, with enterprise-scale pricing.

    Visit SalesforceFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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