DMARC Manager offers a robust suite of features designed for deep email authentication analysis and enforcement. We've found its strength lies in providing comprehensive aggregate and forensic reports, allowing for a granular view of email traffic and potential threats.
The platform provides detailed insights into sending sources, helping identify legitimate senders and pinpointing unauthorized ones. Its focus on enabling DMARC enforcement policies (p=reject or p=quarantine) is central, providing the necessary data to transition safely to a stricter policy.
DMARCLytics focuses on delivering clear, actionable DMARC reporting with a streamlined approach. We appreciate its intuitive dashboard, which quickly visualizes email authentication trends and helps identify issues.
Key features include detailed aggregate reports, a DMARC SPF DKIM checker, and automated alerts for suspicious activity. The inclusion of a 'Threat Map' offers a unique visual component to understand potential spoofing attempts from a geographical perspective.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Navigating DMARC Manager feels like interacting with a powerful, enterprise-grade system. While it offers extensive control, the initial setup can be somewhat involved, especially for users less familiar with DMARC intricacies. The dashboard is information-rich, which can be both a blessing and a curse, depending on your familiarity.
We found that mastering its full capabilities requires a bit of a learning curve, but once accustomed, the depth of data and management options are substantial. It feels engineered for seasoned email administrators or those who appreciate granular configuration.
DMARCLytics prioritizes an intuitive and user-friendly experience. Its dashboard is clean and easy to grasp, providing a quick overview of DMARC compliance and email health. Setting up new domains and configuring reports is straightforward, making it accessible even for those new to DMARC.
The visual presentation, like the Threat Map and Geomaps, adds clarity to complex data, simplifying the identification of email threats. We consider it a good choice for users who want clear insights without getting bogged down in overly technical details.
Which product has the best support
Support
DMARC Manager typically offers standard customer support channels, which are generally responsive. Given the technical depth of the platform, the support team is well-versed in complex DMARC scenarios, providing thorough assistance when needed.
We've experienced their support as knowledgeable, particularly beneficial for users who require detailed guidance on policy implementation or troubleshooting specific email authentication failures. However, specific tiers of support, like dedicated engineers, are not overtly promoted.
DMARCLytics includes email support across all its plans, ensuring that users can get assistance with their queries. For enterprise-level clients, they offer a dedicated DMARC engineer, which is a significant advantage for larger organizations with complex needs.
This tiered approach to support means that smaller businesses can get essential help, while larger entities benefit from expert, personalized guidance, which can be crucial for smooth DMARC deployment and ongoing management.
Who should use each product
Suitability
DMARC Manager shines for organizations that manage multiple domains or require granular control over their DMARC policies. We find it particularly suitable for:
• MSPs seeking a centralized platform to manage client domains effectively.
• Enterprise clients with complex email infrastructures demanding extensive reporting and enforcement capabilities.
• Organizations prioritizing a deep dive into email authentication data.
DMARCLytics offers a more approachable solution that scales with business growth, making it a good fit for:
• Small and medium businesses (SMBs) starting their DMARC journey, valuing straightforward setup.
• Growing businesses needing clear insights without overwhelming complexity, especially those with increasing email volumes.
• Enterprise users who need robust solutions but appreciate a clear, tiered feature set, even if the top tier requires custom pricing.
How does DMARC Manager compare with DMARCLytics?
DMARC report analysis
Both provide core DMARC aggregate report analysis to show email authentication results.
Source detection
Identify legitimate and unauthorized sending sources for your domain.
Forward detection
Track email forwarding paths and their impact on DMARC authentication.
Spoof detection
Detect and visualize email spoofing attempts against your domain.
Notifications and alerts
Receive automated alerts for DMARC policy changes or suspicious activities.
Configurable alerts included
Reporting
Access various types of reports, including aggregate and basic compliance reports.
Includes detailed aggregate and basic reports
API
Integrate DMARC data with other tools and systems programmatically.
Not explicitly mentioned
Not explicitly mentioned
Multi-tenancy
Manage multiple client accounts or domains from a single interface, suitable for MSPs.
Often used by MSPs
Unlimited domains for enterprise, but no explicit multi-tenancy features
SPF flattening
Automated services to reduce SPF record complexity and bypass lookup limits.
Not explicitly mentioned
Mentions 'Unlimited SPF' but not specific flattening
Hosted DMARC
Tools to manage and host your DMARC record directly within the platform.
Not explicitly mentioned
Available in Business and Enterprise plans
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
Not mentioned
Not mentioned
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for MTA-STS and TLS-RPT for secure email transport.
Not mentioned
Not mentioned
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of IP addresses and domains against email blocklists.
Not explicitly mentioned
Includes a 'Threat Map' but not explicit blocklist monitoring
AI copilot
Artificial intelligence assistance for DMARC analysis and recommendations.
Not mentioned
Not mentioned
DNS monitoring
Basic monitoring or checking of essential DNS records.
Required for DMARC functionality
Includes DMARC SPF DKIM Checker
Self hostable
Option to host the DMARC reporting solution on your own servers.
SaaS product
SaaS product
Free trial/free tier
Ability to test the service before committing to a paid plan.
Free trial available
14-day free trial
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
Based on our experience, DMARC Manager can feel a bit overwhelming initially due to its comprehensive feature set, potentially requiring more effort for setup and navigation for new users. DMARCLytics, while user-friendly, might lack some of the deeper, specialized features that very large enterprises or MSPs might require for complex multi-client management.
We have pulled the average ratings from G2 for each product, and also included the most recent negative reviews for each product in full. Positive reviews tend to have less detail and have a higher chance of being fraudulent, so negative reviews are a better signal for your decision.
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Pricing
DMARCLytics offers transparent tiered pricing in GBP, with a 14-day free trial, while DMARC Manager provides a free trial but requires contacting them for specific pricing details for all tiers.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
Contact for pricing
£9.99/month
Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
Contact for pricing
£9.99/month (up to 150k)
Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
£30/month (up to 3M)
Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
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