GetResponse vs. Mad Mimi

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
GetResponse
Score 9.3 out of 10
N/A
GetResponse is an online marketing platform optimized for use by small businesses. It provides tools which support email marketing, autofunnel, landing pages, marketing automation, webinars, autoresponders, and enterprise marketing needs.
$0
per month Up to 500 contacts
Mad Mimi
Score 10.0 out of 10
N/A
Mad Mimi is an email marketing solution targeted at SMBs, designed to be intuitive and straightforward. It was acquired by GoDaddy in August 2014 to expand their small business support offerings.
$10
per month
Pricing
GetResponseMad Mimi
Editions & Modules
FREE
$0
per month Up to 500 contacts
Email Marketing
$19
per month Up to 1,000 contacts
Marketing Automation
$59
per month Up to 1,000 contacts
Ecommerce Marketing
$119
per month Up to 1,000 contacts
MAX and MAX²
Custom (contact sales)
per year
Basic
$10.00
per month
Pro
$42.00
per month
Silver
$199.00
per month
Gold
$1049.00
per month
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
GetResponseMad Mimi
Free Trial
YesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
GetResponseMad Mimi
Considered Both Products
GetResponse
Chose GetResponse
We selected GetResponse basis a feature-to-feature comparison and also an overall recommendation from a leading digital marketer
Chose GetResponse
Our company stands out for having very initial contact with our customers, and this is thanks to the templates that GetResponse has.
Chose GetResponse
Over the years we have worked with quite a few email platforms. We feel that GetResponse is a solid competitor. The CRM side is not as strong as a product like Keep but we don't expect it to be. If we are really being fair and comparing apples to apples, then GetResponse is as …
Chose GetResponse
GetResponse was the perfect tool for the size of our company. We checked out other tools and GetResponse had the best integration and capabilities in comparison to other competitors.
Chose GetResponse
ActiveCampaign seems to check more of the boxes for our marketing agency needs. The ease of on-boarding multiple clients is wonderful.
Chose GetResponse
Everything else at least sends the emails to my lists.
Chose GetResponse
Better pricing and similar high delivery rates. Much active support and great number of customization available.
Chose GetResponse
Mailchimp is the best alternative to GetResponse but GetResponse's innovative design makes them better compared to. What I like more on GetResponse is it helps us to work from any device from anywhere and carry out a campaign from one device to another device. Mailchimp offers …
Chose GetResponse
GetResponse is much stronger in lead management and versatility than an ESP like MailChimp or SFMC. It isn't as versatile as HubSpot or Marketo and leaves a lot lacking in landing pages and scalability.
Chose GetResponse
  1. CRM functionality.
  2. Much cheaper
  3. Landing page is much better
Chose GetResponse
My team has switched to GetResponse from MailChimp as it:
- has more features that can be used
- the ability to create flows and automations is a valuable feature
Chose GetResponse
Mailchimp is more basic but is free. Infusionsoft is more expensive but more complex - I have seen it dubbed "confusionsoft", but I have not tried it to confirm as it is out of our price range. GetResponse seems to have been a happy medium for us as it provides the services we …
Chose GetResponse
We are evaluating new vendors and leaning towards MailChimp.
Chose GetResponse
Not the top of the heap and certainly far from the bottom. GR is arguably one of the best solutions for Home based or small shops. It is out of the box whereas some of the others are not as complete or more difficult to unpack. It lacks some features but over-delivers on others.
Chose GetResponse
Automational was discontinued. Customer service was much better with GetResponse than with Agile. Agile's customer service was very bad - made me feel inadequate, They treated me like a new customer even though I had been doing email marketing for over ten years. They severely …
Chose GetResponse
GetResponse shares a lot of the same capabilities as ActiveCampaign and Infusionsoft. It's much cheaper than Infusionsoft and has a much easier interface than ActiveCampaign. It also offers a significant upgrade in feature set to MailChimp and Constant Contact who really …
Chose GetResponse
GetResponse has a lot of the same functionality as InfusionSoft - but is more user-friendly and less expensive.
Chose GetResponse
GetResponse worked great for the company's direct email needs with list segmenting, A/B testing, and reporting. I personally did not get to select the email tools used for the company, but it was effective and educational to newcomers with the tool.
Chose GetResponse
I would say GetResponse is the perfect product for somebody who is new and looking for quality. Most alternatives are specialized for different types of mailing. So if one ESP doesn't work, another one will. SendInBlue for example is better suited for higher volume mailing but …
Chose GetResponse
Mail Chimp and Icontact. GetResponse is easy to use and less complicated than the other platforms. I prefer Get Response to any other platform I have used because it gives me all the tools to get my clients and customers to pay attention. Other Platforms don't compare to …
Chose GetResponse
Prior to this we used iContact which was horrible and emails were not getting delivered and going into Spam. It was recommended by a co-worker who mentioned we used it before so we decided to adopt it again.
Mad Mimi
Chose Mad Mimi
Mad Mimi has way less clutter, a much simpler interface, and I just enjoy it a lot more.
Chose Mad Mimi
Mad Mimi is not as complex to use for preparing emails as some competitors like MailChimp. Mad Mimi has a lot of integration for third-party apps. Unlike MailChimp, Mad Mimi is more suitable for our e-marketing strategy. Mad Mimi does not offer free trial whereas MailChimp does …
Chose Mad Mimi
Constant Contact is the Goliath of the industry and to us, it was unnecessarily complex and expensive. We chose Mad Mimi, after looking at several other new offerings and we've been extremely satisfied with our choice of Mad Mimi.
Chose Mad Mimi
I've chosen Mad Mimi for all the reasons stated previously. It's easy to use, free (for now); has an embeddable webform, list segmentation, mobile optimization, etc. On the other hand, I'm just this close to moving to MailChimp which has more sophisticated features and built-in …
Chose Mad Mimi
When I started using Mad Mimi several years ago, it offered a decent feature set at a lower price. For my business, I switched to AWeber first and then to ActiveCampaign for more advanced e-commerce integrations. For my trade association, I recently moved to MailChimp because …
Chose Mad Mimi
Mad Mimi was the first one that we found and we liked it "out of the box." We have not had any need to look for anything else. It has always been able to handle our needs and been easy to use. We will continue to use it until we exceed its capabilities.
Chose Mad Mimi
Mad Mimi was easier to use to keep readers engaged versus using the apps available on the blog site.
Chose Mad Mimi
I don't have any valuable information for this question. I've never used another platform and I don't remember the research I did over a year ago.
Chose Mad Mimi
Mad Mimi is superior to most ESPs that I've used, although it lacks in terms of a learning library, which includes best practices, strategy, expectations, and integration. MailChimp may be a better option for those who require more options, more integration, or more information …
Features
GetResponseMad Mimi
Email & Online Marketing
Comparison of Email & Online Marketing features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
8.9
Ratings
16% above category average
Mad Mimi
8.2
Ratings
3% above category average
WYSIWYG email editor9.00 Ratings9.90 Ratings
Dynamic content8.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Ability to test dynamic content8.70 Ratings5.00 Ratings
Landing pages9.00 Ratings8.00 Ratings
A/B testing9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Mobile optimization9.00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
Email deliverability reporting10.00 Ratings9.00 Ratings
List management9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Triggered drip sequences8.20 Ratings8.10 Ratings
Lead Management
Comparison of Lead Management features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
9.0
Ratings
14% above category average
Mad Mimi
-
Ratings
Lead nurturing automation9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Lead scoring and grading9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Data quality management9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Campaign Management
Comparison of Campaign Management features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
9.0
Ratings
20% above category average
Mad Mimi
-
Ratings
Event/webinar marketing9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Social Media Marketing
Comparison of Social Media Marketing features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
9.0
Ratings
18% above category average
Mad Mimi
-
Ratings
Social profile integration9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Reporting & Analytics
Comparison of Reporting & Analytics features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
9.7
Ratings
28% above category average
Mad Mimi
10.0
Ratings
26% above category average
Dashboards10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Standard reports10.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Custom reports9.00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Platform & Infrastructure
Comparison of Platform & Infrastructure features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
8.3
Ratings
11% above category average
Mad Mimi
-
Ratings
API10.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Customizability9.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Third-party software integrations6.00 Ratings00 Ratings
Pre-Send Testing
Comparison of Pre-Send Testing features of Product A and Product B
GetResponse
-
Ratings
Mad Mimi
7.7
Ratings
4% below category average
Link Tracking00 Ratings10.00 Ratings
Spelling and Grammar Check00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Email Previews00 Ratings7.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
GetResponseMad Mimi
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(0 ratings)
9.9
(0 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.0
(0 ratings)
10.0
(0 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
9.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.0
(0 ratings)
8.0
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
GetResponseMad Mimi
Likelihood to Recommend
GetResponse is good for marketing automation newbies that want a powerful platform without a steep learning curve. It appears to have a strong set of tools for creating automated sequences, but it's not your solution for large enterprise usage. Also, seeing as how competitive the market's become, while it's not expensive per se, it is a bit on the pricey side relative to some.
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It's ideal for the new to email campaign/SMB user as they take great pains to ensure your campaign is ready for success. It's also ideal for those who are used to using the 'Goliaths' of email campaigns as the difference is night and day, in my opinion. Mad Mimi does exactly what we needed done to engage just the right audience with proven, scalable results. It's great software, but it's also the value of the team at Mad Mimi that one gets as a customer.
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Pros
  • If you understand coding the ability to use dynamic content based on smart searches was very useful.
  • The drop and drag workflows were very easy to create and use
  • Allowed for simple automation and nurture campaigns to occur off of events
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  • Very easy to upload pictures and drop them into an email I am creating.
  • Easy to create links within emails to web hosted documents or websites or videos.
  • Easy to see who has read what, who has engaged with what emails, who has unsubscribed, so I know exactly how to follow up with people.
  • Easy to upload new contacts, in a batch or one at a time.
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Cons
  • Lists are rejected on baseless grounds.
  • They recommend a service to clean lists and even after being cleaned, emails and lists are rejected.
  • They purged 80% of our email list because they were not interacting regularly enough with our emails.
  • Their drag and drop editor is set up poorly, if you have similar look and feel emails there is no way to know which you are in.
  • Often email templates do not save and you have to start over.
  • Sometimes scheduled emails don't even send.
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  • The reporting features are pretty basic. I often feel like I need to switch email providers in order to excel ahead of competition.
  • The drag and drop tool is easy to use but very limited. It's really difficult to be creative with columns and content.
  • The entire tool itself is pretty basic. Not wow'd by any features.
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Likelihood to Renew
As I mentioned before. I believe that the platform is easy to use. Simple and easy process from start to finish. Email efficient and get to the client quickly. Catch errors that would prevent getting to where i need it to go. Overall great experience and would renew without question
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Pretty simple, I know I'm getting what I pay for and a little more. Although simple and easy for the new user; a more seasoned marketer can still get the most from MadMimi. Especially if the primary purpose is to generate strong brand loyalty with effective communication that integrates your various outlets: MadMimi makes it easy for your customer to pick-up what the business owner wants to relay.
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Usability
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I find it very easy to use just like my colleagues too. The learning curve is straight forward.
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Support Rating
Excellent general support. However, in case of an escalation, their turnaround time over email (follow through) can go higher
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My issues are usually quickly resolved and their support staffs are very knowledgeable on the software generally
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Alternatives Considered
Over the years we have worked with quite a few email platforms. We feel that GetResponse is a solid competitor. The CRM side is not as strong as a product like Keep but we don't expect it to be. If we are really being fair and comparing apples to apples, then GetResponse is as good as any of these other products. Especially in the area of the visual builder, I honestly think it is just about as good as Keep. And it is better than some of these other products. Again, keeping in mind the cost and the niche GetResponse fills, it stacks up very well against the other products we have used.
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Mad Mimi is not as complex to use for preparing emails as some competitors like Mailchimp. Mad Mimi has a lot of integration for third-party apps. Unlike Mailchimp, Mad Mimi is more suitable for our e-marketing strategy. Mad Mimi does not offer free trial whereas Mailchimp does offer a test service for 1000 emails. Mailchimp has more functionalities, for instance, the A/B testing which is lacking in Mad Mimi but is very effective in Mailchimp. The email template from Mad Mimi is not as responsive as the one of Mailchimp but when it comes to overall usage, Mad Mimi can do basically what Mailchimp can do. Mailchimp has more functionality in autoresponder usage than Mad Mimi. We chose Mad Mimi because it is cheaper.
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Return on Investment
  • Our marketing emails have been much more professional, scheduled, beautiful, and manageable since switching AWAY from GetResponse, so in that sense the platform did not provide the kind of ROI we'd prefer.
  • For delivering our regular daily newsletter, GetResponse has served us well and has delivered at an above-average rate to our mailing list.
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  • I've spent 3 years creating blog posts, and it is only now encompassing the breath that allows me to draw upon this pieces as a reusable resource, but now this is happening.
  • I preferred the Mad Mimi platform to Mail Chimp, and I suspect it continues to offer advantages. I felt Mad Mimi did themselves a disservice by failing to support their free subscriber service to the same extent that Mail Chimp does. When one's mail list gets sufficiently large, then it does pay to pay them, but not in the context I was using it.
  • It seems that Mad Mimi is targeting direct marketing purposes, as this is a use where ROI is more easily measured.
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