HubSpot vs GetResponse
Which email + CRM platform wins for your business?
Quick answer
GetResponse wins for solopreneurs, creators, and webinar hosts, 30-day free trial and built-in webinars. HubSpot wins for B2B teams that need a real CRM, deal pipelines, and sales tracking. Both are worth a look depending on which job you need done.
The Verdict
Choose HubSpot if you need a real CRM, sales pipeline, and you're scaling past solo. Free tier + $20 Starter. Best for B2B teams.
Choose GetResponse if you want email + automation + webinars in one tool without paying CRM-platform prices. $19/mo to start. Best for solo creators and small teams.
Side-by-Side
| Feature | HubSpot | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free → $20/mo Starter | $19/mo Email Marketing |
| Free trial | Permanent free tier | 30-day full trial |
| CRM included | Built-in, full CRM | Light, better for email-first |
| Email automation | Powerful | Powerful (best at this tier) |
| Webinars | Not native | Built-in (rare at this price) |
| Best for | B2B teams, agencies, scaling SMBs | Solopreneurs, course creators, small teams |
Who Wins by Use Case
Solopreneur or course creator
GetResponse. Built-in webinars + lower starting price + email-first design.
Sales team (or planning to hire one)
HubSpot. Real CRM, deal pipelines, sales activity tracking. GetResponse can't match the CRM depth.
B2B service business
HubSpot. Lead scoring, sequences, contact properties built for B2B sales workflows.
Ecommerce or course creator
GetResponse. Their Creator tier ($69) bundles list-building, webinars, and course-funnel tools that HubSpot doesn't pretend to do.
HubSpot
Stop losing track of clients. HubSpot keeps your contacts, emails, and follow-ups in one place.
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GetResponse
Send professional email campaigns and automate follow-ups without needing three separate tools.
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