MauticvsGetResponse

Mautic vs GetResponse

Self-hosted control vs all-in-one marketing

TL;DR

Mautic is open-source and self-hosted, offering unlimited contacts and deep customization but requiring technical skills. GetResponse is an all-in-one platform with email, webinars, landing pages, and e-commerce tools. Choose Mautic if you have developers and want control. Choose GetResponse if you want multiple marketing tools in one platform.

Key Differences

The main things that set these tools apart

Platform Scope
GetResponse wins

GetResponse includes webinars, landing pages, website builder, and e-commerce tools in one platform. Mautic focuses on marketing automation and email. GetResponse replaces multiple tools; Mautic is one specialized tool.

Automation Depth
Mautic wins

Mautic has more sophisticated automation capabilities with advanced lead scoring and behavioral triggers. GetResponse's automation is good but not as deep. For complex automation, Mautic has the edge.

Ease of Use
GetResponse wins

GetResponse is designed for marketers without technical backgrounds. Mautic requires PHP knowledge and server administration. The accessibility difference is significant.

Cost at Scale
Mautic wins

GetResponse is $79/month at 10,000 contacts. Mautic self-hosted costs hosting and email delivery. At large scales, Mautic can be cheaper if you have technical resources.

Pricing Comparison

At 10,000 contacts

Mautic
$0+/month

Self-hosted is free. Cloud from $500/mo. Add hosting and sending costs.

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GetResponse
$79/month

Marketing Automation plan. Email Marketing starts at $59/mo.

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Sequenzy

The SaaS alternative

$49/month

10k contacts, unlimited emails, Stripe integration included.

Feature Comparison

Side-by-side feature breakdown

Feature
Mautic
GetResponse
Sequenzy
Email Marketing
Email Campaigns
Visual Email Builder
Basic
Good
Modern
Templates
Community
100+ templates
AI-generated
A/B Testing
Advanced
Send Time Optimization
AI-powered
All-in-One Features
Webinars
Built-in
Landing Pages
Website Builder
E-commerce Tools
Via plugins
Built-in
Paid Ads Integration
Facebook/Google
Automation
Visual Workflow Builder
Advanced
Good
Good
Lead Scoring
Behavioral Triggers
Advanced
Good
Events + Stripe
Website Tracking
Technical & Control
Self-Hosted Option
Open Source
Data Ownership
Complete
Their servers
Their servers
Setup Time
Days
Hours
Hours

Best For

When to choose each tool

Choose Mautic if you...
  • Technical teams with DevOps capabilities
  • Organizations needing complete data control
  • Companies with sophisticated automation requirements
  • Large contact lists where per-contact pricing hurts
  • Agencies wanting white-label solutions
Choose GetResponse if you...
  • Businesses wanting email, webinars, and landing pages in one
  • Teams without technical staff
  • Companies running webinar-based marketing
  • Small to medium businesses wanting simplicity
  • Marketers who prefer all-in-one platforms
Choose Sequenzy if you...
  • SaaS companies with Stripe billing
  • Teams wanting managed service with payment triggers
  • Founders seeking focused automation without extras

When to Consider Sequenzy Instead

SaaS-Specific Features

Neither Mautic nor GetResponse offers native Stripe integration. For SaaS companies, Sequenzy triggers automations from subscription events.

Focused vs Bundled

GetResponse bundles features you may not need. Mautic requires maintenance. Sequenzy offers focused SaaS automation without the extras.

Better Value for SaaS

At 10,000 contacts, Sequenzy is $49/month with Stripe integration. GetResponse is $79 without it.

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Overview

Mautic and GetResponse represent different philosophies in marketing software. Mautic is focused, flexible, and self-hosted. GetResponse is comprehensive SaaS that bundles email, webinars, landing pages, and more. See our detailed GetResponse comparison for more alternatives.

All-in-One vs Focused

GetResponse includes webinar hosting, landing page builder, website builder, and e-commerce tools in one platform. Mautic focuses specifically on marketing automation and email. If you want multiple tools unified, GetResponse delivers. If you prefer focused, specialized tools, Mautic is the choice.

The Webinar Factor

GetResponse includes webinar hosting, which is unusual for email marketing platforms. If webinars are part of your marketing strategy, GetResponse eliminates the need for a separate webinar tool. Mautic has no webinar capability.

Automation Comparison

Mautic has more sophisticated automation with advanced lead scoring and behavioral triggers. GetResponse's automation is good for most use cases but lacks Mautic's depth. For enterprise-level automation complexity, Mautic leads.

Technical Requirements

GetResponse works out of the box. Connect your domain and start marketing. Mautic requires server setup, PHP configuration, and ongoing maintenance. This is not a small difference in accessibility.

For SaaS Companies

Neither platform has native Stripe integration for SaaS billing. GetResponse has general e-commerce features but not subscription management. Sequenzy was built for SaaS with Stripe integration and subscription event triggers. Check our pricing page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes, GetResponse includes webinar hosting in Marketing Automation and higher plans. Mautic does not have webinar functionality. This is a significant differentiator.

For pure automation, Mautic has more depth. For overall marketing capabilities, GetResponse offers more features out of the box. "Power" depends on what you need.

GetResponse offers a free plan with up to 500 contacts and limited features. Mautic self-hosted has no contact limits but requires technical setup.

GetResponse has built-in landing pages, webinars, and conversion funnels. Mautic has landing pages but nothing else for lead generation. GetResponse offers more lead generation tools.

No, Mautic does not have webinar functionality. You would need to integrate with a separate webinar platform.

Yes, GetResponse has e-commerce integrations and features. However, platforms like Klaviyo and Drip are more e-commerce specialized.

Export contacts from GetResponse with all custom fields. Set up Mautic on your server. Import contacts and map fields. Rebuild automations in Mautic's workflow builder. Note that webinars and built-in landing pages will need separate solutions.

Export contacts from Mautic. Create a GetResponse account and import subscribers. Map custom fields to GetResponse properties. Rebuild automations using GetResponse's visual builder. You will gain access to webinars and additional marketing tools without extra setup.

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Sequenzy - Complete Pricing Guide

Pricing Model

Sequenzy uses subscriber-based pricing. You only pay for subscribers active in sequences (automations). Inactive subscribers are free to store.

All Pricing Tiers

  • 0-100 subscribers: Free (Free annually) - 2k emails/month
  • 101-1,000 subscribers: $19/month ($205/year annually) - 15k emails/month
  • 1,001-5,000 subscribers: $29/month ($313/year annually) - 60k emails/month
  • 5,001-10,000 subscribers: $49/month ($529/year annually) - 120k emails/month
  • 10,001-25,000 subscribers: $99/month ($1069/year annually) - 300k emails/month
  • 25,001-50,000 subscribers: $199/month ($2149/year annually) - 600k emails/month
  • 50,001-100,000 subscribers: $349/month ($3769/year annually) - 1.2M emails/month
  • 100,000+ subscribers: Custom pricing (Custom annually) - Unlimited emails/month

Yearly billing: All plans offer a 10% discount when billed annually.

Free Plan Features (0-100 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Paid Plan Features (1,000 - 100,000 subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations (Stripe, Paddle, Lemon Squeezy)
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Enterprise Plan Features (100,000+ subscribers)

  • Visual automation builder
  • Transactional email API
  • Reply tracking & team inbox
  • Goal tracking & revenue attribution
  • Dynamic segments
  • Payment integrations
  • Full REST API access
  • Custom sending domain

Important Pricing Notes

  • You only pay for subscribers who are active in automations/sequences
  • Storing inactive subscribers is free
  • No hidden fees - all features included in the price
  • No credit card required for free tier

Contact

  • Pricing Page: https://sequenzy.com/pricing
  • Sales: hello@sequenzy.com