The honest answer depends on one number: your list size. Here's the actual math.
Cost at typical solopreneur list sizes
| Subscribers | Systeme.io | GetResponse |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1,000 | Free plan | ~$19/mo |
| ~5,000 | ~$47/mo | ~$54/mo |
| ~10,000 | ~$67/mo | ~$79/mo |
Where they differ
Systeme.io bundles funnels, courses, and memberships. You could realistically run your entire business on it alone.
GetResponse has deeper email automation — better deliverability tooling, conversion funnels tied to email behavior, webinar hosting.
The decision rule
- Need courses/funnels + tight budget → Systeme.io
- Email is your primary revenue channel → GetResponse
Either way, don't run both. Pick the one matching your bottleneck and revisit in six months.