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The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is light, surprisingly powerful, and comes at a good price for all that’s on offer.

HP OmniBook 7 Aero two-minute review

There’s a lot to like with the HP OmniBook 7 Aero, from its portability and somewhat unique look to its surprisingly robust performance. I would definitely recommend it as one of the best laptops out there for anyone wanting a lightweight Windows laptop to take on the road.

I also appreciate the port selection offered, as the best Ultrabooks typically come pretty limited in this department, usually limiting you to two USB-C ports. Digital nomads will like the quality of the webcam as well as the fact that it has a physical shutter. Really, it doesn’t feel like the thin and light nature of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero compromises on too much to get to its size or price point.

That said, there are a few things I'm not overly fond of. The keyboard is adequate, but with its low travel, it can get fatiguing during long writing sessions.

(Image credit: Future)

And even though the port selection is pretty good, HP decided to put both USB-C ports on one side, which is a little annoying when you need to plug into the wall on the other side. That might be a nitpick, but it's something that’s been a concern for many a laptop, including some iterations of the MacBook Air, and it’s a concern here.

Still, the pros make the HP OmniBook 7 Aero a good laptop to recommend for those looking for a lightweight, Windows laptop that works well, and it isn’t trying to look like a MacBook.

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Price and availability

• How much does it cost? Starting at $949.99 (about £710 / AU$1,420)
• When is it available? Available now
• Where can you get it? Available in the US and Australia

The HP OmniBook 7 Aero’s price tag is reasonable, if a little high, for what’s on offer. If I weren’t impressed by its light weight and solid performance, I would think this would be more of a $600 computer, but a starting price of $949.99 (about £710 / AU$1,420) seems appropriate. Upgrading the CPU, RAM, storage, and screen ends up with a slightly harder to stomach $1,399.99 / AU$2,998 (about £1,040) price tag.

Looking at the competition, these prices aren’t outrageous, though it’s worth noting that, first, HP will regularly discount their laptops so it’s worth waiting for a sale (it’s 44% off the base configuration at the time of writing, for instance), and that, second, other comparable laptops are around the same price or even a little less, not to mention also regularly discount their laptops.

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus, which impressed me with its solid performance and portability, starts at $949.99 (about £760 / AU$1,470). That’s a laptop with a better battery life and higher resolution at the lowest configuration that I actually felt was a little overpriced.

And if you’re not married to the Windows ecosystem, the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is not only a strong choice thanks to its strong performance and great battery life, but the fact that at its base configuration is just a better computer than the base configuration of the HP OmniBook 7 Aero. Apple, however, does not offer quite the same discounts that HP does.

• Value: 4 / 5

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Specs

Internally, the HP OmniBook 7 Aero only offers a few options for customization. You get either a six core AMD AI 5 340 CPU with integrated AMD Radeon 840M graphics or an eight core AMD AI 7 350 CPU with integrated Radeon 860M graphics.

The choices for RAM are either 16 or 32 GB (and you can only choose the higher RAM with the higher CPU), while the storage also comes in just two flavors: 512GB and 1TB (though there are a few different choices in terms of specific type of SSD).

There’s also a choice between Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E wireless configurations, though the latter, more expensive option comes with Bluetooth 5.3 instead of 5.4.

HP OmniBook 7 Aero base configuration

HP OmniBook 7 Aero review / max configuration

Price:

$949.99 (about £710/ AU$1,420)

$1,399.99 / AU$2,998 (about £1,040)

CPU:

AMD AI 5 340

AMD AI 7 350

Graphics:

AMD Radeon 840M Integrated graphics

AMD Radeon 860M Integrated graphics

RAM:

16GB

32GB

Screen:

13.3-inch WUXGA (1920 x 1200) IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 400 nits

13.3-inch diagonal, WQXGA (2560 x 1600), IPS, micro-edge, anti-glare, 400 nits

Storage:

512GB M.2 SSD

1TB M.2 SSD

Ports:

1 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate; 1 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI-out 2.1; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 2 USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge)

1 USB Type-A 10Gbps signaling rate; 1 USB Type-A 5Gbps signaling rate; 1 HDMI-out 2.1; 1 headphone/microphone combo; 2 USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate (USB Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1, HP Sleep and Charge)

Wireless:

Realtek Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.4

Realtek Wi-Fi 6E (2x2) and Bluetooth 5.3

Camera:

5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones

5MP IR camera with temporal noise reduction and integrated dual array digital microphones

Weight:

<2.2 lb

<2.2 lb

Dimensions:

11.70 x 8.31 x 0.65 in (front); 11.70 x 8.31 x 0.69 in (rear)

11.70 x 8.31 x 0.65 in (front); 11.70 x 8.31 x 0.69 in (rear)

The only spec-related option externally comes in terms of two screen options. Both displays are 13.3-inch anti-glare 400 nit screens, but one has a 1920x1200p WUXGA resolution while the other has a sharper 2560x1600p WQXGA resolution. You can get this laptop in either Ceramic White or Glacier Silver.

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Design

• Attractive, light, and petite
• Keyboard has a pretty short travel
• Good port selection, though placement could be better

I have to say… I really like the way the HP OmniBook7 Aero looks. The Ceramic White colorway of my test unit is attractive in a way that doesn’t automatically make it look like HP was trying to copy Apple.

While the material is not machined metal, it is a very durable-feeling plastic that is still sturdy, and probably helps with the cost of the laptop. I can’t comment on the silver colorway other than to mention that HP does not mention that it uses machined aluminum for it, so it might look a little more like a MacBook, but it will still feel different.

I also appreciate how absolutely petite this laptop is. It has a 13.3-inch screen, weighs in at just over two pounds, and is a little over half an inch thick at its thinnest. Throwing it in a backpack to cart around doesn’t put any pressure on my back, not to mention it’s often the lightest device in my backpack.

(Image credit: Future)

Speaking of the screen, it has a very impressive accuracy of 0.29 delta E (closer to zero is better and under 2 is considered accurate) as well as a 112% sRGB color coverage. Its 79% DCI-P3 color coverage is not quite as good, though, so keep that in mind if you plan on doing any photo editing with HDR.

As such a diminutive laptop, I do find that the keyboard is more serviceable than amazing. This is particularly true for the keyboard as it has a fairly short travel – short enough that I notice it when typing out more than just an email. The trackpad is at least a little better as it is as responsive as one could ask. It handles gestures well as well.

With a 5MP IR camera, I do find the webcam to reproduce a sharp, smooth image – I don’t get any choppiness as long as I have a strong internet connection – plus it has those useful effects on hand, such as blurring the background, reorienting the eyes so that they seem to look at the recipient and not the camera, and automatically reframing when one moves their head. More importantly, it comes with a physical privacy shutter.

(Image credit: Future)

One thing that smaller laptops like the HP OmniBook 7 Aero often sacrifice are the ports, usually offering just a handful of USB-C. Luckily, this laptop bucks that trend. There are, of course, two USB-C ports that support power delivery and DisplayPort 2.1, though they are unfortunately on just one side of the laptop. But there are also two regular USB-A ports, a headphone jack, and an HDMI port. Not bad for such a little guy.

• Design: 4.5 / 5

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Performance

• Surprisingly robust performance
• Has enough power for AI
• Audio quality is just okay

Despite the fact that the HP OmniBook 7 Aero fits more into the light and portable category of laptops, aka Ultrabooks, its performance is surprisingly robust. There’s no discrete graphics, but the integrated Radeon Graphics were enough to run some computer games, not that you should really consider this for a gaming laptop.

I managed to run Indiana Jones and the Great Circle off Game Pass at low settings without any latency, lags, or stutters. I also managed to run Cyberpunk 2077, though that got low enough frame rates to not want to use this laptop to play it.

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Benchmarks

Here's how the HP OmniBook 7 Aero performed in our suite of benchmark tests:

3DMark: Fire Strike: 6078; Time Spy: 2732; Night Raid: 24031; Steel Nomad: 396

GeekBench 6.5: 2825 (single-core); 12137 (multi-core)

25GB File Copy: 13.26

Handbrake 1.9.2: 6:08

CrossMark: Overall: 1837 Productivity: 1695 Creativity: 2141 Responsiveness: 1477

Sid Meier's Civilization VI: Gathering Storm (1080p high): 25.368 fps; (2560x1600p high) 15.895 fps; Storm (1080p medium): 42.843 fps; (2560x1600p medium) 26.997 fps

Web Surfing (Battery Informant): 8:51:07

Of course, the fans go full blast when running any demanding task, and the keyboard does pass on some of the internal heat. But again, this really isn’t a laptop meant for these kinds of heavy-duty tasks, even if there’s more power here than expected.

Also, be aware that it can get a little hot if pushed hard. This is a fairly thin laptop after all. We registered temperatures of up to 103.8F between the G and H keys when really pushed into overdrive.

For productivity work, this means that the HP OmniBook 7 Aero can keep up with internet hounds and research junkies. If you need 20 tabs open at once, you won’t have to worry about slowing this laptop down. I found it to switch tabs instantaneously even with that many tabs open.

(Image credit: Future)

On the AI side of things, whether you find CoPilot+ useful or not, it’s here and works relatively quickly. I was more limited by the speed of the server the laptop was engaging with more so than the laptop itself when generating an AI image thanks to the CPU’s 50 NPU TOPS.

Lastly, the audio quality is not bad for a lightweight laptop like this, though nothing to write home about. There’s no low-end so audio can come off as a little thin, but the detail is decent. I do recommend using some headphones for any serious listening.

• Performance: 4.5 / 5

HP OmniBook 7 Aero: Battery life

• Battery life is long enough for a full day’s work, but just barely
• Fast charging capabilities make up for smaller battery

With a battery life of 8:51:07 (according to our battery benchmark), the HP OmniBook 7 Aero is both underwhelming compared to many of the light and thin laptops out there – some are reaching times of over 15 hours – and still more than enough battery life for most people.

Since it can reach almost nine hours on a single charge, it still has plenty of juice to get one through an entire day of work without needing to find an outlet.

(Image credit: Future)

Once you do find an outlet though, its fast charging capabilities make up for that small 3-cell, 43 Wh battery. If turned off, the laptop will recharge up to 50% of its battery in 30 minutes. That’s pretty impressive.

• Battery life: 4 / 5

Should I buy the HP OmniBook 7 Aero?

Attributes

Notes

Rating

Value

The price is about what one would expect for this kind of laptop, though its value goes way up when on sale.

4 / 5

Design

It’s thin, light, comes with a privacy shutter, and, most importantly, looks a bit unique.

4.5 / 5

Performance

This lightweight laptop can somewhat overdeliver when it comes to performance.

4.5 / 5

Battery

The battery life is good enough, but underwhelming when compared to the competition.

4 / 5

Average rating

Its portability and performance set it apart from the more middle-of-the-road act-like-a-MacBook laptop that comprise its competition.

4.5 / 5

Buy it if…

You want a very portable laptop

The HP OmniBook 7 Aero is so light and thin that when I throw it in a backpack, I barely notice that it’s there. If you want a laptop that travels easily, this one will more than do.View Deal

You want robust performance in small package

While this isn’t going to go head-to-head with a gaming laptop for any kind of heavy-duty performance, it does better than one would expect on what looks to be a lightweight laptop (in terms of specs).View Deal

You want a laptop that looks a little different

The white version of this laptop at the very least is a somewhat unique-looking laptop, making it attractive for anyone tired of the machined metal laptops all trying to look like but not be a MacBook.View Deal

Don’t buy it if…

You want a really long battery life

The almost nine hour battery life is enough to get through the day, but it’s underwhelming compared to the other options out there.View Deal

You type all day

The shallow keyboard does fine for basic use, but if you’re typing up reports or articles all day long, it can get fatiguing. There are other portable laptops with better keyboards.View Deal

Also Consider

If our HP OmniBook 7 Aero review has you considering other options, here are two laptops to consider...

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus is a little bigger than the OmniBook 7 Aero with its 14-inch screen, but it’s just as portable. It also comes with a 1600p screen, snappy performance thanks to its Snapdragon CPU, and quite the long battery life.

Read our full Dell Inspiron 14 Plus reviewView Deal

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4)

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) is, like just about every MacBook Air before it, the trendsetter for Ultrabooks, setting the standard in laptops trying to strike a balance between performance and portability. It also has a very long battery life and is cheaper than its previous iterations.

Read our full Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) review View Deal

How I tested the HP OmniBook 7 Aero

• Tested for a couple weeks
• Used it for work, gaming, and streaming
• Messed with its AI capabilities

I used the HP OmniBook 7 Aero for a couple weeks. I used it for work, including typing up this review (along with the requisite online research). I used it to stream video. I even did some semi-serious gaming. I played around with the AI as well.

After spending time with the HP OmniBook 7 Aero, it’s clear that this is meant for those that want a Windows laptop that works great on the road.

I’ve spent the last few years reviewing tech gear for gaming and otherwise, where I’ve gotten a feel for what to look for and how to put a piece of kit through its paces to see whether it’s worth the recommendation.

First reviewed February 2026

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The 30th anniversary of Bandai Namco’s acclaimed role-playing game (RPG) series, Tales of, has been going quite smoothly.

Review info

Platform reviewed: PS5
Available on: PS5, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
Release date: February 26, 2026

With titles like Tales of Xillia and Tales of Graces f getting the remaster treatment, newcomers can experience the series’ rich past on recent consoles. The latest arrival is Tales of Berseria Remastered, an updated game which originally released in 2016 and marked a new direction for the series in more ways than one.

Its drama, charm, and thrill hit just as hard as they did back then, making it an apt title worthy of remastering.

Leaning on the edge

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

Despite being a prequel to Tales of Zestiria, the game takes on a rather different tone. Following Velvet Crowe, a hellbent half-human half-Daemon, as well as a ragtag team of misfits, you’ll travel the many islands of Midgand to hunt and kill those who wronged you. The game is a revenge story through and through.

Here, those darker elements are on full display, with monstrous beings, death, and wanton destruction around every corner. It can be a bit overbearing, especially if coming off titles like Xillia or Graces f, but it still keeps that signature charm.

Best bit

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

The combat here works extremely well, as it evolves the LMBS system into a more open action experience. Being able to move around freely and customize your moves makes a world of difference and gets you more involved. Plus, letting you switch between characters more easily gives you more room to explore gameplay styles.

As a newcomer, it was very surprising just how well a darker tone fits the Tales series. Usually one for bright colors and adventure over adversity, Berseria highlights a much more twisted tale, not straying away from killing or violence.

Even still, the cast of characters, like the tactful Eizen to the ever-frustrating-yet-lovable Magilou, bring levity to situations, albeit with underlying brooding beneath it. The party does rank among the franchise’s best, as the chemistry and dynamic mesh extremely well, both feeling like a well-oiled machine and separate entities all their own.

While returning fans know the story beats, newcomers will enjoy the direction the story takes and the journey they’ll go on. It can be a bit heavy with its edgy themes, but underneath it all is a tale of trust, family, and emotion. The many twists and turns will get you on the edge of your seat and are paced out quite well, so there are rarely any dull moments.

One of the highlights for me was a surprising one: the performances from the game’s cast. With the material being as deep as it is, the cast does a fantastic job. Much praise goes to lead Christina Vee, who brings the broken Velvet to life with finesse and grace. Other standouts include Erika Lindbeck’s hilarious Magilou, Benjamin Diskin’s adventurous Rokurou, and Taliesin Jaffe’s determined Eizen.

In open waters

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

Fortunately for fans of long RPGs, Berseria Remastered has got you covered. With its story taking roughly 35-45 hours, not counting grinding or side missions, it covers a lot of ground. Lots of that time is spent exploring the many regions, fighting enemies, and diving into its intense story. Luckily, it’s time well spent, as what’s on display is entertaining and gripping, especially the skits towards the middle and end of the title.

Like Tales of Arise, the game allows you to walk freely on the battlefield, not restricted to a single line like past titles. The Linear Motion Battle System (LMBS) is still present, as when you attack, you run towards the highlighted opponent. However, you can walk around and avoid attacks more easily. As someone who enjoys that style, Berseria’s combat was a joy to play and explore. Crafting attack sequences with simple button presses also allows you to string some great combos for you and your party.

As always, the Tales series excels in crafting intricate landscapes, with Berseria doing just that. Many of the regions, like Loegres and Maclir Beach, look incredible and showcase the game’s great artistic direction. Plus, with Motoi Sakuraba’s impeccable score (much love to Velvet’s Theme), the world comes to life beautifully.

Smooth sailing

(Image credit: Bandai Namco)

Despite Berseria being released in 2016, the many quality-of-life improvements this remaster brings help it shine much brighter. Many of the additions go to the game’s map, which is more maneuverable thanks to better movement speed and easy-to-find guide markers. Autosave and quick save are also lifesavers when a save point is nowhere to be found.

Graphically speaking, the updated framerate and fidelity really make some of Berseria’s landscapes and cutscenes shine. It can still feel like a mid-budget 2016 game, with blocky textures or unvaried backdrops, but when it shows its creativity it looks great. Bringing in a lot more polish than Xillia, characters and battles look and feel great to interact with.

Unfortunately, character customization, especially with skills and upgrades, feels bare-bones and inflexible. Compared to Xillia’s Lillium Orb or even Arise’s upgrade system, there’s not much wiggle room to craft characters the way you’d like to. While characters are well-tuned to combat, with some more magic-based and others physical-based, it does feel like it can go deeper.

In short, Tales of Berseria Remastered took risks that, since 2016, have paid off, and we see that with this remaster. From open combat to a mature tone, it wasn’t afraid to go in a different direction. While it isn’t perfectly done, seeing it in a new light thanks to the remaster is a great way to see the versatility of the franchise and what may hold the key to future installments.

Should I play Tales of Berseria Remastered?Play it if...

You love a good revenge story
Vengeance is a dish best served cold, and Tales of Berseria Remastered does so with style. The rage and determination Velvet has are all on display, and it fuels every inch of the narrative. Fortunately, it’s a plot you can get behind and one not afraid to make you question things.

You enjoy your RPGs with long stories
A long RPG isn’t rare, but when you have it done as Berseria does, it’s a blessing. Its vast open world and gripping storytelling keep you on the edge of your seat the whole time.

Don't play it if...

You’re looking for something more light-hearted
While Tales of Berseria Remastered has some nice and fun moments, it does tend to lean towards mature subjects like death and killing. It’s not overt most of the time, but it relies a lot on focusing on the dark side of humanity and religion.

Accessibility features

Much like other remasters in the series, there are a few accessibility functions to adjust and tune, like difficulty. You can customize your playthrough via button mapping and the addition of map markers, as well as switching between English and Japanese audio at any time. Despite that, the lack of colorblind modes is a bit disappointing.

How I reviewed Tales of Berseria Remastered

I played Tales of Berseria Remastered for around 40 hours, finishing the main story with some side content. I also explored many of the islands and beat some of the optional bosses.

There is multiplayer available for battles, although I did not test it out for the review. I played the game on a base PS5 with the DualSense Wireless Controller and HyperX Cloud 3 wired gaming headset, all on a Roku 4K TV. If you played the recent Tales of remasters like Xillia and Graces f, you’ll find a lot of similarities in the upgrades here.

First reviewed February 2026

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GetResponse was founded in 1998 by an entrepreneur named Simon Grabowski, making it one of the oldest email marketing software in existence. For reference, Google was founded in that same year and popular apps like FaceBook and Instagram didn’t even exist back then. 

The company formed out of Grabowski's need to send emails to multiple subscribers and started as Bizmaker, later renamed Implix, and again, GetResponse. By 2003, the company employed 6 people and by 2010 employed 100 people. In 2012, the company released mobile apps for iOS and Android, which helped boost its popularity. 

Today, GetResponse has grown well beyond basic email marketing into a capable all-in-one platform, with solid automation, a website builder, and a growing suite of AI tools. It's especially well-suited to small businesses and content creators who want multiple marketing channels under one roof. Pricing scales up quickly once you need advanced features, but there's genuine value at every tier.

(Image credit: GetResponse)GetResponse: Plans and pricing

Plan

Starting Rate (Billed Annually)

Starting Rate (Billed Monthly)

Free

$0/month/1000 contacts

$0/month/1000 contacts

Starter

$15.58/month/1000 contacts

$19/month/1000 contacts

Marketer

$48.38/month/1000 contacts

$59/month/1000 contacts

Creator

$56.58/month/1000 contacts

$69/month/1000 contacts

MAX

Custom pricing

Custom pricing

GetResponse offers a free plan alongside three paid tiers — Starter, Marketer, and Creator, plus an enterprise-level offering called MAX. All plans are scaled by contact list size, with options ranging from 1,000 up to 100,000 contacts.

The Free plan supports up to 500 contacts and allows 2,500 newsletter sends per month. It includes a basic website builder, signup forms, and limited landing pages (capped at 1,000 unique visitors per month). Emails sent from the free plan carry GetResponse branding, which you can only remove by upgrading. You also get a 14-day free trial of all premium features when you first sign up.

The Starter plan starts at $19/month (billed monthly) for up to 1,000 contacts, with unlimited email sends, autoresponders, AI email generation tools, and unlimited landing pages. It's a strong entry point for solo marketers and small businesses getting their feet wet with automation.

The Marketer plan, starting at $59/month for 1,000 contacts, is where GetResponse's full automation power becomes accessible. You get advanced event-based workflows, contact scoring, web push notifications, ecommerce integrations, and multi-user access for up to three team members.

The Creator plan starts at $69/month and is aimed at content creators and online sellers. It adds webinars for up to 100 attendees, an AI course builder, paid newsletters, and support for up to five users — all on top of everything in the Marketer plan.

For larger businesses, GetResponse MAX (enterprise) offers dedicated support, SMS marketing, single sign-on, unlimited users, and transactional email. Pricing is custom and requires contacting the sales team directly.

You can save 18% by paying annually for a 12-month plan, or 30% by committing to 24 months.

(Image credit: GetResponse)How does GetResponse use AI?

GetResponse has integrated AI tools across several areas of its platform, making it one of the more AI-forward options in the email marketing space. The most prominent is its AI email generator, which can produce both copy and design in one go.

Rather than starting from a blank canvas, you describe your campaign and it drafts a complete email with layout, images, and text included. We found the AI a useful starting point, even if you'll want to refine the output before sending.

But the AI Campaign Generator goes a step further. Give it a business description and a goal, and it can spin up a full marketing funnel, including landing pages, email sequences, and calls to action. It's not a magic button, but for marketers short on time or ideas, it meaningfully speeds up the setup process.

For ecommerce users, GetResponse offers AI-powered product recommendations that analyze each customer's browsing history, preferences, and purchase behavior to surface relevant products automatically in both emails and on your website. It's worth noting this feature is only available on the MAX plan however, putting it out of reach for most users on standard tiers.

Content creators on the Creator plan also get access to the AI Course Wizard, which can transform your existing content like blog posts, documents, and other materials into a structured online course in roughly 30 minutes. There's also an AI website builder that generates a personalized website for you to customize.

Across the board, AI in GetResponse is practical and production-focused rather than experimental, which feels like the right fit for its core audience.

GetResponse: Features

GetResponse has grown far beyond a straightforward email tool. Today it bundles email marketing, marketing automation, landing pages, a full website builder, webinar hosting, sales funnels, ecommerce integrations, and an AI course creator into a single platform. For a solo entrepreneur or small team, that kind of consolidation is a genuine time-saver.

The email marketing toolkit remains a standout. You get a drag-and-drop email editor, a library of hundreds of responsive templates, unlimited autoresponders on all paid plans, and a range of segmentation options to personalize your messaging. Automation workflows let you build branching sequences triggered by user behavior, purchases, link clicks, or custom tags.

GetResponse also earns points from us for its conversion funnel tools. Unlike most email platforms, it ships with pre-built funnel templates for lead magnets, product launches, and webinars, tying landing pages, emails, and checkout flows into a single system. Webinar hosting for up to 100 attendees (Creator plan) is still a relatively rare feature in this price range.

The platform's integrations cover popular ecommerce and CRM tools, including Shopify, WooCommerce, Magento, Stripe, and PayPal, with Zapier extending the reach to thousands of third-party apps. The one notable gap for power users is the absence of a full-featured CRM with pipeline management, though. GetResponse handles contact scoring and segmentation well, but it's not a replacement for a CRM.

(Image credit: GetResponse)GetResponse: Interface and in use

Getting started with GetResponse involves simply creating a new account by entering your name, email address and a new password. Complete a short questionnaire about your marketing goals and land in the main dashboard — no credit card required for a free account. New users also unlock a 14-day trial of all premium features, giving you time to explore the full platform before committing to a paid plan.

The dashboard itself is clean and easy to navigate, with a left-side menu that lets you jump between modules divided into campaigns, automations, landing pages, and more. The drag-and-drop email editor is the centerpiece: you can add blocks, preview on mobile, and test links without having to leave the editor.

There's a slight learning curve if you want to build complex automations, but the visual workflow builder helps considerably. But one design choice worth flagging: some advanced features like the full automation builder or webinar tools are tucked away in plan-gated areas, which means you might not discover them until you upgrade.

GetResponse: Support

GetResponse offers support through live chat and email, and both channels are accessible to free and paid users alike. Chat is available in English during extended hours (7 AM–11 PM on weekdays and 7 AM–9 PM on weekends, GMT+1), with a 24/7 chatbot covering off-hours queries. Email support is available round the clock in English, Polish, German, Spanish, Portuguese, French, and Italian for an international user base.

There's no phone support, which remains a notable omission, especially for users running time-sensitive campaigns. That said, GetResponse's Help Center is well-stocked with guides, tutorials, and API documentation covering most common scenarios. Live webinars run regularly and often include hands-on demos for platform features, which we find more useful than static documentation for complex tasks like automation setup.

MAX plan subscribers get an elevated support experience: a dedicated Customer Experience Manager who acts as a single point of contact, familiar with your business and marketing goals. For enterprise users managing large lists or complex workflows, that kind of personalized support is a meaningful differentiator.

GetResponse: The competition

An industry leader in the email marketing space, but that doesn’t mean that GetResponse is the right option for all. 

Constant Contact remains a popular competitor, which is quite ideal for those needing a simple, beginner-friendly platform without being overwhelmed with a ton of advanced features. Prices start at a competitive $12 per month, with the email marketing tools complemented by the platform’s excellent landing page builder. 

Another option worth considering is MailChimp. For over two decades, it has been providing industry-leading email marketing solutions, with its service continuing to improve every year. It has an excellent “free forever” plan with streamlined integrations such as a creative assistant, marketing CRM, and a website builder.

GetResponse: Final verdict

Putting this all together, there’s plenty of reasons that GetResponse gets lauded as the number-one email marketing platform worldwide. This is because it is affordable, offers a great free trial, and has excellent customer service. 

The drag-and-drop email builder is great for novices, while still remaining a powerful option for creating highly customized emails. The free forever plan is also worth mentioning for a smaller business just starting out. 

The bottom line is that if you’re looking for a competitively priced email marketing program that’s backed by a suite of other tools, GetResponse easily makes it to the short list of contenders worth looking at. 

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