Buffer
Cheaper for 10 people
From$5/mo
10 people: $5 a month · $60 a year
- Free plan
- No yearly discount listed
- No startup credits listed
- 3 plans · priced per plan
Buffer vs GetResponse: pricing compared
Plans, list prices and what a team of 5, 10 or 25 pays on each, from Surba's catalog of Marketing tools. Updated for 2026.
At a glance
Side by side
Buffer starts at $5/mo (Essentials) and GetResponse at $19/mo (Starter). For 10 people that's $5 vs $19 a month: Buffer is $14 a month (74%) cheaper than GetResponse on list price.
GetResponse
Marketing
From$19/mo
10 people: $19 a month · $228 a year
- Free plan
- Up to 18% off yearly
- No startup credits listed
- 4 plans · priced per plan
Plans
Buffer and GetResponse plans
Every plan with a public price, in US dollars.
Buffer
Free
Up to 3 channels · 10 scheduled posts per channel
Free
Essentials
Per channel, $5/mo billed yearly · Unlimited scheduled posts · Advanced analytics
$5/mo
Team
Per channel, $10/mo billed yearly · Unlimited team members · Approval workflows
$10/mo
Priced per connected social channel. Monthly-billed prices not shown; page states both 'save 2 months' and a 20% annual discount (inconsistent).
Prices from Buffer's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
GetResponse
Free
Free version after the 14-day trial · GetResponse badge in messages · Landing pages up to 1,000 visitors/mo
Free
Starter
Price for 1,000 contacts · Unlimited email sends · 1 automation workflow
$19/mo
Marketer
Price for 1,000 contacts · Unlimited automation workflows · Abandoned cart recovery
$59/mo
Creator
Price for 1,000 contacts · Webinars up to 100 attendees · Website builder and course creator
$69/mo
Paid plan prices are for 1,000 contacts billed monthly in USD (page localises currency; USD price data from the official page). 12-month billing saves 18% (e.g. Starter $15.58/mo). Enterprise (SMS, dedicated IP, transactional email): custom pricing via demo.
Prices from GetResponse's pricing page, checked 26 Oct 2026.
Team cost
What each costs your team
Entry paid plans, per month and per year at list price.
| Team | Buffer (Essentials) | GetResponse (Starter) | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $19/mo$228/yr a year | Buffer $14 less a month |
| 10 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $19/mo$228/yr a year | Buffer $14 less a month |
| 25 people | $5/mo$60/yr a year | $19/mo$228/yr a year | Buffer $14 less a month |
Buffer is priced per plan. GetResponse is priced per plan. Per-user prices are multiplied by the team; per-plan prices aren't. Before tax; yearly discounts not applied.
FAQ
Buffer vs GetResponse: questions
Which is cheaper, Buffer or GetResponse?
Buffer starts at $5/mo (Essentials) and GetResponse at $19/mo (Starter). For 10 people that's $5 vs $19 a month: Buffer is $14 a month (74%) cheaper than GetResponse on list price. Compare features too: the cheaper plan isn't always the closer match.
Do Buffer and GetResponse have free plans?
Buffer has a free plan (Free). GetResponse has a free plan (Free).
Are Buffer and GetResponse cheaper if you pay yearly?
GetResponse lists up to 18% off yearly billing. Surba's catalog lists no yearly discount for Buffer.
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