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VerticalResponse alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best VerticalResponse alternative for most people is Mailchimp (2.8 GPA), first in our ranking of email marketing and newsletter tools. It's also the best free one.

VerticalResponse compared with 5 alternatives: Constant Contact, AWeber, Mailchimp, iContact and Campaign Monitor.

VerticalResponse is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly. 2 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
VerticalResponseThis toolFree trial · from $13/moTrial onlyWeb
Constant ContactFree trial · from $10.20/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS
AWeberFree plan · from $12.50/moYesWeb
MailchimpFree plan · from $13/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
iContactFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb
Campaign MonitorFree trial · from $11.70/moTrial onlyWeb

Price against what you get

VerticalResponse starts at $13 a month and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Constant Contact, AWeber, iContact and Campaign Monitor.

Mailchimp scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1k$2k$5kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessVerticalResponseConstant ContactAWeberMailchimpiContactCampaign Monitor

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
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The full chart of email marketing and newsletter tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from VerticalResponse

  1. Constant Contact

    Email, SMS and social marketing for small businesses

    • Constant Contact starts at $10.20 per month and up by contact count, billed annually (Lite).
    • Constant Contact also lists an iOS app.
    • Constant Contact also covers forms and business texting.
    • Constant Contact does not cover templates, surveys, a/B testing and popups, which VerticalResponse does.

    Suits: Small businesses that want email, social posts and events in one account

    Constant Contact vs VerticalResponseConstant Contact pricing and details

  2. AWeber

    Email marketing for small businesses, with landing pages and a store

    • AWeber starts at $12.50 per month for up to 500 subscribers, billed annually.
    • AWeber has a free plan, which VerticalResponse lacks.
    • AWeber also covers forms.
    • AWeber does not cover templates, surveys, a/B testing and popups, which VerticalResponse does.

    Suits: Small businesses and creators with a list under 500 who want to start free

    AWeber vs VerticalResponseAWeber pricing and details

  3. Mailchimp

    Email and SMS marketing with automations, priced by contact count

    • Mailchimp starts at $13 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • Mailchimp has a free plan, which VerticalResponse lacks.
    • Mailchimp also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Mailchimp also covers forms and reports.
    • Mailchimp does not cover templates, surveys, a/B testing and popups, which VerticalResponse does.

    Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters and promotions

    Mailchimp vs VerticalResponseMailchimp pricing and details

  4. iContact

    Email marketing for small businesses, with social posting built in

    • iContact starts at $9 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed monthly.
    • iContact also covers forms.
    • iContact does not cover surveys, a/B testing and popups, which VerticalResponse does.

    Suits: Small businesses sending regular newsletters to a modest list

    iContact vs VerticalResponseiContact pricing and details

  5. Campaign Monitor

    Email marketing for small businesses, nonprofits and agencies

    • Campaign Monitor starts at $11.70 per month for up to 500 contacts, billed annually.
    • Campaign Monitor also covers forms.
    • Campaign Monitor does not cover templates, surveys, a/B testing and popups, which VerticalResponse does.

    Suits: Agencies sending email for several clients under their own brand

    Campaign Monitor vs VerticalResponseCampaign Monitor pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in VerticalResponse

  • There is no free plan for email; the free option is a 60-day trial.
  • Automated follow-up emails are listed on both paid plans, but advanced reporting and A/B subject line tests need Pro.
  • Pay as You Go is a separate option for occasional senders: credits cost $0.03 per email for 200 to 1,000 credits, falling to $0.0086 per email at 75,001 or more.
  • The pricing page shows only the first steps of the contact-based price table here; costs for larger lists come from its calculator or a sales form.
VerticalResponse pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to VerticalResponse?

The alternatives to VerticalResponse in this directory are Constant Contact, AWeber, Mailchimp, iContact and Campaign Monitor. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with VerticalResponse.

Is there a free alternative to VerticalResponse?

Yes. AWeber and Mailchimp have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which VerticalResponse alternatives work on Android?

The VerticalResponse listing does not include an Android app. Mailchimp lists one.

Which VerticalResponse alternatives work on iOS?

The VerticalResponse listing does not include an iOS app. Constant Contact and Mailchimp list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 17, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.