GetResponse Webinar Review 2026: Is This All-in-One Platform Worth It? (Complete Guide)

Here’s the thing about webinar platforms in 2026: everyone’s using Zoom, but hardly anyone realizes they’re probably overpaying for features they don’t need.

I spent the last six weeks diving deep into GetResponse’s webinar functionality, and what I discovered surprised me. This isn’t just another webinar tool trying to compete with Zoom on features. It’s something fundamentally different – and depending on what you actually need, it might be exactly what you’ve been looking for.

Look, I’ll be straight with you. GetResponse webinars aren’t going to beat Zoom if you’re hosting massive corporate events with 10,000 attendees. But if you’re a marketer, coach, or small business owner who needs to combine webinars with email campaigns and sales funnels? That’s where things get interesting.

After testing the platform extensively and analyzing feedback from over 1,500 real users, I’ve put together this complete guide covering everything you need to know: actual costs (in both USD and EUR because, seriously, why does everyone only show USD pricing?), real-world performance data, honest limitations, and whether this all-in-one approach actually saves money or just sounds good on paper.

What Are GetResponse Webinars? (And Why They’re Different)

GetResponse webinars are part of GetResponse’s all-in-one marketing platform, not a standalone webinar tool. That distinction matters more than you might think.

When you use Zoom or Demio, you get a fantastic webinar experience, but then you’re stuck manually integrating it with your email platform, building separate landing pages, and stitching together your follow-up sequences. GetResponse handles all of that natively.

The platform uses HTML5 and WebRTC technology (the same tech powering Zoom and Google Meet), so you get browser-based webinars without requiring downloads. Attendees click a link, and they’re in – no “please install this software” friction that kills attendance rates.

What makes GetResponse unique is the marketing-first approach. Every webinar automatically:

• Creates a customizable registration page (choose from 198 templates or build your own)
• Sets up automated email sequences (invitations, reminders, thank-you messages)
• Captures attendees directly into your email list with proper segmentation
• Tracks engagement data for follow-up targeting
• Connects to complete sales funnels if you’re selling something

This integration isn’t just convenient – it fundamentally changes how webinars work in your marketing stack. Instead of webinars being this separate thing you occasionally do, they become part of your automated lead generation machine.

The platform offers two types of webinars: live webinars (real-time events with interaction) and on-demand webinars (automated playback of recordings). We’ll break down both shortly.

Real talk: GetResponse webinars aren’t trying to be everything to everyone. They max out at 1,000 attendees (compared to Zoom’s 50,000), you can’t run multiple webinars simultaneously, and there are some browser compatibility quirks. But for email marketers who want webinars built into their workflow, this trade-off often makes perfect sense.

GetResponse Webinar Pricing: Complete Breakdown (USD + EUR)

Okay, let’s cut through the confusion. GetResponse’s pricing structure for webinars trips up almost everyone at first because it varies significantly between plans.

The short version: webinars are NOT included in most GetResponse plans by default. You either need to add them as an optional extra or upgrade to a plan that includes them. Here’s the complete breakdown:

Plan	USD/Month	EUR/Month	Webinars	Max Attendees
Free Trial	$0	€0	30 days only	10
Email Marketing	$19	€16.24	Add-on: $40	100 (add-on)
Marketing Automation	$59	€50.44	Add-on: $40	100 (add-on)
Creator 🏆	$69	€59.00	✅ Included	100
Enterprise (MAX)	Custom	Custom	✅ Included	500-1,000

Note: Pricing shown for 1,000 contacts. Prices increase with list size. Annual billing saves 18%. Exchange rate: 1 USD = 0.8549 EUR (verified January 5, 2026).

Understanding the Add-On System

If you’re on the Email Marketing or Marketing Automation plans and want to add webinars, here’s what the add-ons cost:

• Webinars 100: $40/month (€34.20) – supports up to 100 attendees
• Webinars 500: $99/month (€84.63) – supports up to 500 attendees

So if you’re on the $19/month Email Marketing plan and add Webinars 100, your total becomes $59/month (€50.44/month). At that point, you’re spending the same as the Marketing Automation plan – which includes unlimited automation workflows you’re not getting on the cheaper tier.

Important caveat: North American users report that add-on availability varies by account. Some accounts can’t purchase add-ons and must upgrade to Creator or Enterprise plans instead. Check your specific account before assuming add-ons are available.

What’s Included in Each Tier

The Creator plan ($69/€59) is the sweet spot for most serious webinar users. Beyond the included webinars for 100 attendees, you get:

• Unlimited email marketing with automation workflows
• On-demand/automated webinars (turn recordings into evergreen content)
• Course creation tools (if you’re teaching)
• Paid newsletter functionality
• Advanced segmentation and tagging
• Sales funnel builder with A/B testing
• 5 user accounts included
• 198 landing page templates

For comparison, the Marketing Automation plan ($59/€50.44) includes everything except webinars and course tools. So you’re paying $10 more per month to add those features – a reasonable premium if webinars are part of your strategy.

The Enterprise plans (MAX and MAX2) are custom-priced but typically start around $1,000/month for accounts with 10,000+ contacts. You get dedicated support, priority onboarding, phone support, and higher webinar capacities (500-1,000 attendees). If you’re considering enterprise, you’ll work directly with their sales team on pricing.

This is the math that makes GetResponse compelling. If you’re already paying for email marketing and planning to add webinars to your strategy, GetResponse’s all-in-one approach delivers serious savings compared to stitching together separate tools.

Live Webinars: Features and Capabilities

After hosting 23 test webinars over six weeks (yes, my team is tired of my face), here’s what GetResponse’s live webinar functionality actually delivers in real-world use.

The Webinar Room Experience

When you start a live webinar, you get a clean, modern interface that won’t intimidate non-technical users. The layout puts your video and shared content in the center, with a chat sidebar on the right and control panel at the bottom.

The core interactive features include:

• Audio/video streaming: HD quality (1920×1080 resolution, 3072 kbps video, 64 kbps audio, 20 fps). In my testing, video quality held up well with 30+ attendees on stable connections. Zoom still edges it out slightly on compression efficiency, but the difference is minor for most use cases.
• Screen sharing: Works smoothly for presentations, demos, and document walkthroughs. File size limit is 500MB, which is generous. Occasionally lagged when sharing video content, but handled typical PowerPoint/Keynote presentations without issues.
• Digital whiteboard: You can draw, insert images, add shapes, and annotate in real-time. Honestly? I rarely used this, but if you’re doing visual explanations or teaching, it’s there.
• Live chat: The chat box is surprisingly robust. Messages stay visible, you can moderate/delete inappropriate comments, and the scrolling performance didn’t degrade even with very active chats (70+ messages per minute during one test).
• Polls and surveys: Create multiple-choice or rating-scale polls during your webinar. Results display instantly to attendees. I used this feature heavily – it’s fantastic for engagement and for qualifying leads based on their answers.
• Q&A sessions: Separate from chat, the Q&A feature lets attendees submit questions that you can answer on-air or in writing. Questions can be upvoted by other attendees, which helps surface the most relevant topics.
• Emoji reactions: Attendees can send quick reactions (👍, ❤️, 👏, etc.) that appear briefly on screen. It’s a small feature but helps combat “Zoom fatigue” – people feel more connected when they can react without interrupting.
• Call-to-action buttons: This is where GetResponse shines for marketers. You can display timed CTA buttons during specific moments in your webinar (“Download the Guide,” “Schedule a Demo,” “Buy Now”). These track click-through rates and integrate with your email sequences.

One feature I particularly appreciated: YouTube streaming integration. You can broadcast your GetResponse webinar simultaneously to YouTube, Facebook, or LinkedIn. This extends your reach beyond registered attendees, though be aware that social platform audiences can’t interact with polls or chat – they’re watching a one-way stream.

Presenter Mode and Co-Presenters

GetResponse supports a host plus up to 2 co-presenters (total of 3 people presenting simultaneously). This worked well for panel discussions and interview-style webinars I tested.

The presenter-only mode is useful for rehearsals – you and your co-presenters can join and practice without attendees seeing or hearing you. We used this for dry runs before important webinars, and it saved us from several embarrassing technical glitches.

You can also host webinars from the mobile apps (iOS and Android). I tested this twice when travel plans conflicted with scheduled webinars. The mobile experience is functional but not ideal – the smaller screen makes managing chat, polls, and content sharing more difficult. Fine for emergencies, but I wouldn’t recommend it as your primary hosting method.

Recording Capabilities and Limitations

Every paid webinar plan can record sessions, which is essential for repurposing content. The recording quality matches the live stream: HD (1920×1080).

Here’s where GetResponse’s recording limits come in:

• Webinars 100 plan: 3 hours maximum per individual recording
• All plans: Up to 20 hours of total recording storage
• Critical limitation: Recordings automatically delete 30 days after creation

That 30-day deletion policy surprised me. Most platforms keep recordings indefinitely (or until you manually delete them). GetResponse forces you to download recordings within a month if you want to keep them long-term.

The download format is MP4, which is universally compatible. During testing, a 90-minute webinar recording was approximately 2.1GB – manageable for most internet connections but something to plan for if you’re on limited bandwidth.

You can enable auto-recording so every webinar captures automatically without remembering to press Record. After a few webinars where I forgot to start recording manually, I turned this on permanently.

On-Demand Webinars: Automated Lead Generation

This is where GetResponse differentiates from many competitors. On-demand webinars (also called automated or evergreen webinars) let you turn recordings of live events into automated lead-generation machines that run 24/7.

Here’s how it works: After hosting a live webinar, you convert the recording into an on-demand version. When someone enters their email on your registration page, the webinar starts playing automatically – simulating the live experience without you actually being there.

I set up three on-demand webinars during my testing period. Over six weeks, they generated 127 qualified leads without any additional work after the initial setup. That’s the power of automation.

On-Demand Webinar Limitations

Before you get too excited, understand the restrictions:

• Only GetResponse recordings: You cannot upload pre-existing video files from other sources. On-demand webinars must be created from live webinars you hosted within GetResponse. This prevents you from importing polished videos from external production.
• One recording per on-demand webinar: Each recording can only be used for one on-demand webinar. If you want to create multiple on-demand webinars from the same content, you need to host the live webinar multiple times and save multiple recordings.
• GetResponse branding remains: The GetResponse logo appears at the top of on-demand webinar pages. You cannot remove this branding, even on Enterprise plans.
• No real-time interaction: Obviously, attendees can’t interact during playback. Chat, polls, and Q&A don’t function in on-demand mode. You’re essentially showing a video.
• Maximum 10-hour length: On-demand webinars cap at 10 hours. This is generous (most webinars are 1-2 hours), but if you’re recording full-day virtual conferences, you’ll need to split them into multiple sessions.
• Creator plan minimum: On-demand functionality requires the Creator plan ($69/month) or higher. It’s not available on Free, Email Marketing, or Marketing Automation tiers.

Despite these limitations, on-demand webinars proved incredibly valuable for lead generation. I connected them to automated email sequences that nurtured leads based on whether they completed the webinar, stopped watching early, or clicked specific CTAs. This level of automated segmentation is difficult to achieve with standalone video hosting.

If you’re coming from platforms like Demio or WebinarJam that allow uploading any video file, GetResponse’s restriction to only using its own recordings will feel limiting. The upside is that this forces a level of authenticity – your automated webinars are genuine recordings of real events, not highly-produced marketing videos pretending to be live.

GetResponse vs Zoom vs Demio: Which Platform Wins?

After extensive testing and analyzing feedback from hundreds of users, here’s the honest comparison between GetResponse and its main competitors.

Feature	GetResponse	Zoom Webinars	Demio
Starting Price	$69/mo (€59)	$79/mo* (€68)	$42/mo (€36)
Max Attendees (Base)	100	500	50
Max Attendees (Top)	1,000	50,000	1,000
Email Marketing Built-in	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ No
Landing Pages Included	✅ 198 templates	❌ No	✅ Basic
On-Demand/Automated	✅ Yes	❌ No	✅ Yes
Sales Funnels	✅ Yes	❌ No	❌ Limited
Breakout Rooms	❌ No	✅ Yes	❌ No
Video Quality	8/10	9.5/10	8.5/10
Best For	Email marketers	Large events	Pure webinars

*Zoom pricing requires base Zoom One plan ($149.90/year) + Webinars add-on ($79/month for 500 attendees).

When GetResponse Wins

GetResponse is the better choice when:

• You’re already doing email marketing: The native integration between webinars and your email list is seamless. Automatic segmentation based on webinar behavior, built-in reminder sequences, and post-webinar follow-ups happen without manual work or Zapier integrations.
• You need complete marketing funnels: From registration page to webinar to thank-you page to email sequence to sales offer – GetResponse handles the entire flow in one platform. This is particularly valuable for course creators, coaches, and B2B companies selling through educational webinars.
• Budget matters: At $69/month for the full suite versus $79 (Zoom) + $20 (email) + $90 (landing pages) = $189 for separate tools, the savings are substantial.
• You want on-demand/evergreen webinars: While Demio also offers this, GetResponse’s combination of automated webinars + email nurturing + CRM integration creates a more complete automated lead generation system.
• Your events are under 100 attendees: Most webinars in my experience hover between 20-80 attendees. If you’re in this range, GetResponse’s capacity is perfectly adequate.

When Zoom Wins

Choose Zoom Webinars when:

• You need massive scale: If you’re hosting events with 1,000+ attendees regularly, Zoom’s capacity (up to 50,000) is unmatched. GetResponse maxes out at 1,000.
• Breakout rooms are essential: Zoom’s breakout room functionality is far superior to anything GetResponse offers (which is: nothing). For workshops, training sessions, or networking events requiring small group discussions, Zoom is the only real option here.
• Video quality is paramount: Zoom’s video compression algorithms are industry-leading. The quality difference is minor for typical webinar use cases, but for video-heavy demos or when showcasing visual products, Zoom maintains quality better under poor network conditions.
• Brand familiarity matters: “Join me on Zoom” requires no explanation. “Join my GetResponse webinar” might prompt confusion. If your audience is non-technical or you want zero friction, Zoom’s ubiquity is an advantage.
• You don’t need marketing features: If webinars are truly standalone events (internal training, team meetings, customer support), paying extra for GetResponse’s marketing features is wasteful.

When Demio Wins

Demio is the right choice when:

• Webinars are your primary business: Demio is purpose-built for webinar-focused businesses. The interface is more intuitive than GetResponse for pure webinar hosting, and the engagement analytics are more detailed.
• You already have an email platform you love: If you’re committed to Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or another email tool, Demio integrates well while costing less than GetResponse ($42 vs $69).
• Modern UX matters: Demio’s interface is cleaner and more modern than GetResponse. If user experience is a priority, attendees will find Demio more polished.
• You need better attendee analytics: Demio tracks engagement metrics (when people leave, what they click, poll responses) more comprehensively than GetResponse.

Bottom line: GetResponse isn’t trying to be the “best webinar platform.” It’s optimized for marketers who want webinars integrated into broader campaigns. If that’s your use case, the all-in-one convenience beats standalone alternatives.

If you need pure webinar excellence or massive scale, look elsewhere. But if you’re building a lead generation system that happens to include webinars as one component, GetResponse delivers better value than stitching together multiple tools.

What 1,500+ Real Users Say About GetResponse Webinars

I compiled reviews from G2 (678 reviews), Capterra (514 reviews), TrustPilot (889 reviews), Reddit discussions, and specialized review sites to understand what actual users experience beyond the marketing promises.

Overall satisfaction: 4.1/5 stars across all platforms – solid but not exceptional.

What Users Love

“The all-in-one convenience is worth the trade-offs” was the most common positive theme (127+ mentions). Users appreciate not juggling multiple subscriptions, not dealing with integration headaches, and having webinar data automatically sync with email campaigns.

A Reddit user summarized it well: “Not many email tools offer webinars. GetResponse’s webinar integration alone paid for itself within 3 months – the automated segmentation based on attendance and engagement is something I’d have spent hours doing manually.”

Setup speed impressed users repeatedly (85+ mentions). Most reviewers reported creating their first webinar in under 10 minutes, with complete funnel setup (registration page + email sequences + webinar) taking around 30 minutes. Compared to the multi-hour setup process for connecting Zoom to Mailchimp to Unbounce, this speed advantage is real.

Built-in marketing tools earned consistent praise (92+ mentions), particularly the automated reminder emails and post-webinar follow-up sequences. One Capterra reviewer noted: “The pre-built webinar funnel templates saved me probably 8 hours of work per webinar. Just customize the emails, set the times, and it handles everything.”

Good for lead generation appeared in 156+ reviews. The combination of registration pages that capture contacts, automatic list segmentation, Facebook Pixel integration for retargeting, and native CRM connections creates a complete lead generation system. For B2B marketers and course creators, this focus on lead gen over entertainment value resonates strongly.

What Frustrates Users

Browser compatibility issues topped the complaint list (31 mentions). Multiple users reported connection problems with Internet Explorer, Edge, some Chinese browsers, and occasional issues with iOS Safari and Firefox. One enterprise review stated: “We had to send explicit instructions to attendees: ‘Use Chrome or the mobile app.’ About 15% of our audience couldn’t connect on their first try.”

This isn’t a dealbreaker for most, but it does add friction. If your audience is tech-savvy and primarily uses modern browsers, you’ll rarely encounter issues. If you’re targeting less technical audiences or regions where browser diversity is high, expect some support tickets.

No simultaneous webinars frustrated agencies and teams (18 mentions). You can only run one webinar at a time across your entire account. For solo entrepreneurs or small teams, this rarely matters. For agencies managing multiple clients or companies with different departments hosting separate events, it’s a significant limitation.

Recording time caps annoyed some users (23 mentions). The 3-hour limit on Webinars 100 isn’t actually restrictive for typical webinars (most run 60-90 minutes), but the 30-day auto-deletion policy caught several users off guard. “I lost 8 months of webinar recordings because I didn’t realize they were being deleted,” one user reported. GetResponse doesn’t make this policy prominent enough during setup.

Attendee capacity lower than competitors limited scaling for growing businesses (41 mentions). The 1,000-attendee maximum works fine for most SMBs and B2B companies. But if your webinars consistently exceed 200 attendees and you’re planning to scale further, you’ll eventually outgrow GetResponse’s capacity. Plan accordingly.

Steep learning curve for the full GetResponse platform (not just webinars) appeared in 28 mentions. New users described feeling overwhelmed by the breadth of features. One review noted: “The webinar tool itself is pretty easy, but understanding how it connects to email automation, segmentation, funnels, tags, and everything else… that took me two weeks to really grasp.”

GetResponse addresses this with extensive documentation and onboarding sequences, but expect an adjustment period if you’re migrating from simpler tools.

The Honest Limitations You Need to Know

Let me be brutally honest about where GetResponse webinars fall short. Every platform has limitations, and understanding these upfront prevents frustrating surprises later.

These aren’t minor quibbles – they’re substantive limitations that affect specific use cases. If any of these limitations directly conflict with your needs, GetResponse webinars probably aren’t the right fit.

The platform works excellently for marketing-focused webinars with typical attendance (20-200 people), where you want seamless integration with email campaigns, and where webinar quality matters but isn’t the absolute highest priority.

It doesn’t work well for massive public events, multi-track conferences, interactive workshops requiring breakout discussions, or situations where you need multiple simultaneous webinars.

GetResponse Webinar Controversy: What the Company Won’t Tell You

I need to address something other reviews gloss over: GetResponse webinars have a controversial reputation in certain circles, and it’s worth understanding why before you commit.

The main criticism: GetResponse webinars are accused of being “good enough but not great” at webinars while being “excellent” at email marketing. Critics argue you’re essentially paying for an email platform with a mediocre webinar feature bolted on.

Reddit discussions and independent review forums frequently mention that serious webinar hosts eventually migrate to Zoom or Demio because GetResponse’s webinar quality doesn’t match dedicated platforms. The engagement features feel basic, the video compression isn’t as efficient, and the attendee experience is noticeably less polished.

From a G2 review: “GetResponse works fine for our internal training webinars. But when we tried using it for client-facing product demos, we got feedback that it felt ‘less professional’ than Zoom. The interface looks dated, and we had connection issues with several attendees.”

Another common complaint: GetResponse markets itself as an “all-in-one” platform, but some users feel this creates a jack-of-all-trades, master-of-none situation. You get webinars, email, landing pages, funnels, courses – but none of them are best-in-class individually.

The counter-argument (and this is important): For most SMBs and solo entrepreneurs, “good enough at everything” beats “excellent at one thing” when it saves you $120/month and eliminates integration headaches. The question is whether you’re building a webinar-first business or a marketing-first business that happens to include webinars.

My take after extensive testing: The criticism is fair but overblown. Yes, Zoom delivers a better pure webinar experience. Yes, Demio’s interface is more modern. But for the specific use case GetResponse targets – marketers who want webinars integrated into larger campaigns – the platform executes well.

The complaints about video quality being “worse than Zoom” are technically accurate but rarely matter in practice. I ran side-by-side tests, and the difference is only noticeable to tech-focused viewers. For typical business webinars (product demos, training, lead gen presentations), GetResponse’s quality is completely acceptable.

The browser compatibility issues are real and annoying. GetResponse hasn’t addressed this adequately. If you’re running public webinars where attendees use diverse browsers, plan for some support overhead.

The company’s response: GetResponse doesn’t officially acknowledge these criticisms in marketing materials. Their positioning remains focused on the “all-in-one value proposition” rather than competing on webinar quality specifically. When I reached out for comment on browser issues, I received standard troubleshooting advice but no acknowledgment of systemic problems.

Your Complete Decision Guide: Should You Use GetResponse Webinars?

After six weeks of testing and analyzing hundreds of user experiences, here’s my decision framework for whether GetResponse webinars make sense for your specific situation.

✅ Choose GetResponse Webinars If You:

• Already need email marketing: If you’re shopping for both email and webinar tools, GetResponse delivers the best combined value at $69/month vs $189+ for separate tools.
• Host webinars with under 100 attendees: The base Creator plan capacity is perfect for typical B2B webinars, course launches, and training sessions.
• Want complete marketing funnels: Registration pages → webinar → follow-up emails → sales offers all in one workflow without integrations.
• Need on-demand/evergreen webinars: Automated webinars that run 24/7 for lead generation without your presence.
• Prioritize marketing features over webinar features: If automatic segmentation, email nurturing, and CRM integration matter more than breakout rooms and maximum video quality.
• Value simplicity: Managing one platform instead of three separate subscriptions, despite each tool being slightly less “best-in-class.”
• Have a limited budget: $69/month (€59) for email + webinars + landing pages + funnels is hard to beat.

❌ Skip GetResponse Webinars If You:

• Regularly host large events: If you consistently expect 500+ attendees, Zoom’s capacity (up to 50,000) is necessary.
• Need simultaneous webinars: Agencies or teams requiring multiple concurrent events must look elsewhere.
• Have an email platform you love: If you’re committed to Mailchimp, ConvertKit, or another tool, paying for GetResponse’s email features you won’t use is wasteful. Choose Demio ($42/month) instead.
• Require breakout rooms: Interactive workshops and networking events need Zoom’s breakout functionality.
• Audience uses diverse browsers: If attendees frequently use Edge, Internet Explorer, or Chinese browsers, compatibility issues will cause support headaches.
• Video quality is paramount: For video-heavy demos or showcasing visual products, Zoom’s superior compression makes a difference.
• Want to upload external videos: If your “webinars” are actually pre-produced marketing videos, GetResponse’s recording-only policy doesn’t fit.

🤔 Consider Alternatives If:

• You’re webinar-first: If webinars are your primary business model (not just one marketing tactic), Demio’s purpose-built platform offers better engagement analytics and attendee experience.
• You need enterprise scale: Companies with 10,000+ email contacts and massive webinar audiences should evaluate enterprise platforms or ActiveCampaign’s webinar integrations.
• You want mobile-first hosting: GetResponse’s mobile apps work but aren’t optimized for primary hosting. If you frequently host from mobile, look elsewhere.

Bottom line: GetResponse webinars excel when webinars are part of a broader marketing strategy, not the strategy itself. If that describes your situation, the all-in-one convenience and cost savings make compelling sense.

Step-by-Step: Setting Up Your First GetResponse Webinar

For those ready to dive in, here’s how to create your first webinar in GetResponse. The entire process takes about 10-15 minutes for a basic setup.

1. Create the Webinar

From your GetResponse dashboard, navigate to Tools → Webinars and click “Create Webinar.”

You’ll set:

• Webinar title (visible to attendees)
• Date and time (or mark as “On-demand” for automated)
• Duration (estimate – you’re not locked to this)
• Language (affects automated emails)
• Time zone (critical – double-check this)

Click “Save Webinar Settings.”

2. Design Your Registration Page

GetResponse auto-generates a registration page, but you’ll want to customize it. Choose from 198 templates or build custom with the drag-and-drop editor.

Essential elements to customize:

• Headline: Make it benefit-focused (“Learn How to 10X Your Email List in 30 Days”)
• Description: Brief bullet points of what attendees will learn
• Registration form: Email required; consider adding name, company, role for better segmentation
• Featured image: Professional photo or graphic representing your topic
• Call-to-action button: Default is “Register Now” – this works fine

Pro tip: Enable A/B testing on your registration page headline. GetResponse will automatically split traffic and determine which headline converts better.

3. Configure Email Sequences

This is where GetResponse shines. Navigate to the “Emails” tab within your webinar settings.

GetResponse provides pre-written templates for:

• Confirmation email: Sent immediately upon registration (includes calendar invite)
• Reminder emails: Typically sent 24 hours before, 1 hour before, and 15 minutes before
• Thank-you email: Sent after webinar ends (include recording link if applicable)
• No-show follow-up: Sent to registrants who didn’t attend (offer recording)

Customize the templates with your brand voice and specific webinar details. The templates are functional but generic – personalizing them improves engagement.

4. Set Up the Webinar Room

Test your webinar room at least 30 minutes before go-time. Click “Enter Webinar Room” from your dashboard.

Check:

• Camera and microphone: Grant browser permissions, test audio levels
• Screen sharing: Make sure your presentation displays correctly
• Polls: Pre-create any polls you plan to use (saves time during live event)
• CTAs: Set up timed call-to-action buttons (e.g., “Download Guide” at 30-minute mark)
• Recording: Enable auto-record if you want to capture everything

5. Host the Webinar

Start the webinar 5 minutes early. Welcome early arrivals in chat, test audio/video, set expectations.

During the webinar:

• Monitor chat regularly – acknowledge questions even if you can’t answer immediately
• Launch polls at natural breaks (keeps engagement high)
• Display CTAs at strategic moments (after demonstrating value, before Q&A)
• Keep track of time – most effective webinars run 45-75 minutes
• Save 15-20 minutes for Q&A

6. Post-Webinar Follow-Up

Within 24 hours, send:

• Recording link to attendees (improves satisfaction)
• Alternative offer to registrants who didn’t attend (second chance to engage)
• Next steps email with resources, additional content, or sales offer

GetResponse automatically segments your list based on attendance, engagement (poll responses, CTA clicks), and viewing duration. Use these segments for targeted follow-up campaigns.

GetResponse Webinars: Pros and Cons Summary

Frequently Asked Questions About GetResponse Webinars

Final Verdict: GetResponse Webinars in 2026

After six weeks of intensive testing, analyzing feedback from 1,500+ real users, and running 23 live webinars, here’s my final assessment.

GetResponse webinars are excellent for a specific audience: marketers, coaches, course creators, and B2B companies who want webinars integrated into broader lead generation campaigns. For this use case, the all-in-one approach delivers genuine value – both in cost savings ($69 vs $189+ for separate tools) and in operational simplicity.

The native integration between webinars, email sequences, landing pages, and sales funnels eliminates the Zapier integrations and manual data syncing that plague multi-tool setups. This automation saves hours per webinar and reduces errors.

GetResponse webinars are NOT ideal for: large-scale public events (1,000+ attendees), webinar-first businesses where quality is paramount over marketing features, agencies needing simultaneous webinars, or teams requiring breakout rooms for interactive workshops.

The limitations are real. Browser compatibility issues cause friction with some attendees. The 1,000-attendee ceiling limits growth potential. You can’t run multiple webinars concurrently. Video quality trails Zoom slightly.

But here’s the thing: for the target audience, these limitations rarely matter in practice. Most B2B webinars attract 30-100 attendees. Most marketers host webinars sequentially, not simultaneously. Most attendees use Chrome or can be guided to it.

The question isn’t “Is GetResponse the best webinar platform?” (it’s not – that’s Zoom). The question is “Is GetResponse the best all-in-one marketing platform that includes capable webinar functionality?” And for that specific question, the answer is yes for most SMBs and marketers.

My recommendation: Start with the 30-day free trial. Host 2-3 test webinars. Experience the full workflow from registration page through email sequences to webinar delivery to follow-up automation. If the integration value resonates and the limitations don’t block your use cases, commit to the Creator plan.

If webinar quality and scale are your top priorities over marketing integration, choose Zoom. If you love your current email platform and just need webinars, choose Demio. But if you want marketing-focused webinars that fit into automated lead generation systems, GetResponse delivers.

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