Best autoresponder

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An autoresponder sends a timed series of emails after someone signs up. All of these support it; they differ in limits.

Picks are based on published plan features and prices, not on hands-on testing. How we review.

1. GetResponse: autoresponder series on every plan

   Starter, Marketer, Creator and Enterprise plans priced by list size (500 to 100,000 contacts). For 1,000 contacts: Starter $19/mo ($15.58/mo annual), Marketer $59/mo ($48.38 annual), Creator $69/mo ($56.58 annual). 14-day trial, no card required, after which the account continues as a limited free plan.

   Welcome emails and autoresponder series are listed on Starter.

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2. Kit (formerly ConvertKit): free plan for growing a list

   Free plan up to 10,000 subscribers; At 1,000 subscribers: Creator $39/mo billed monthly or $33/mo billed yearly ($390/yr); Pro $79/mo billed monthly or $66/mo billed yearly. 14-day trial (no card) and a 30-day refund window.

3. ActiveCampaign: multi-step automations

   At 1,000 contacts, billed yearly: Starter $15/mo, Plus $49/mo, Pro $79/mo, Enterprise from $145/mo (monthly-billing price not shown). 14-day free trial, no card. Landing pages start on Plus.

4. Mailchimp: free plan, very limited automation flows

   Free plan for under 250 contacts (max 500 sends/mo). Monthly "starts at" prices: Essentials $13/mo (0–500 contacts) or $26.50 (501–1,500); Standard $20 or $45; Premium $297.50/mo for the first 12 months, then $350/mo (same at both tiers). Essentials and Standard have a 14-day free trial (payment details required).

   Mailchimp's table lists Essentials as limited to 4 flow steps; the free plan isn't listed with flows.