DMARC Report is a full-featured platform designed to simplify DMARC implementation and ongoing management. It offers detailed aggregate (RUA) and forensic (RUF) reporting, allowing us to pinpoint email authentication issues and identify potential spoofing attempts.
Beyond core DMARC, the platform supports MTA-STS hosting, TLS-RPT, and BIMI, covering a broad spectrum of email security protocols. It also provides email vendor identification, helping us understand and manage all sending sources for our domains.
Fraudmarc Community Edition (CE) is a completely open-source solution, meaning we have full control over the data and deployment. Its primary function is to process DMARC reports, providing insights into email authentication statuses.
While robust for basic DMARC analysis, Fraudmarc CE focuses on the core reporting functionality without the additional managed services or advanced protocol hosting found in commercial offerings. It requires us to self-host and manage the infrastructure.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
We found DMARC Report generally easy to set up, with clear, step-by-step guidance for DNS record configuration. The dashboard offers a good overview of DMARC compliance, often using intuitive color-coding to highlight issues at a glance.
However, some users have noted that the interface, while functional, could benefit from a more modern and polished design. We also observed that certain advanced features, such as interpreting forensic reports or managing team permissions, still require a degree of technical understanding.
As an open-source, self-managed solution, Fraudmarc Community Edition demands a significant amount of technical expertise for deployment and maintenance. It's not a 'plug and play' system; we need to handle installation, configuration, and server management ourselves.
The user experience is primarily driven by the underlying open-source tools and how we choose to visualize the data. It offers maximum flexibility but trades off the streamlined, out-of-the-box experience of a commercial product.
Which product has the best support
Support
DMARC Report offers tiered support based on the chosen plan, ranging from basic email support to advanced assistance. Our experience indicates generally responsive and knowledgeable support, particularly for setup and troubleshooting common issues.
However, some users have reported delays in replies or difficulty getting answers for very specific, niche technical questions. While an advanced plan includes API support, direct chat options were sometimes missed by users seeking quick resolutions.
Support for Fraudmarc Community Edition is exclusively community-driven, available through their forum at community.fraudmarc.com. This means we rely on peer assistance and self-service documentation for troubleshooting and guidance.
While a community forum can be a valuable resource for open-source projects, it lacks the direct, guaranteed support channels found in commercial offerings. We must be comfortable seeking solutions independently or contributing to the community ourselves.
Who should use each product
Suitability
DMARC Report is well-suited for a range of organizations. For SMBs, its free and lower-tier paid plans offer essential DMARC monitoring and guidance without excessive complexity. Enterprises can leverage its advanced features, API, and dedicated support for large-scale deployments.
MSPs will find DMARC Report particularly beneficial due to its multi-tenancy capabilities, group and permission management, white-labeling options, and comprehensive reporting across multiple client domains. It significantly streamlines DMARC management for service providers.
Fraudmarc Community Edition is ideal for highly technical users, developers, or organizations with specific privacy requirements who prefer a self-hosted solution. It's a strong fit for those who want granular control and are comfortable with a do-it-yourself approach to DMARC implementation and reporting.
This edition is less suitable for SMBs or enterprises lacking significant internal technical resources for setup, maintenance, and ongoing monitoring. MSPs might find it challenging to scale and support multiple clients without the centralized management features of a commercial platform.
How does DMARC Report compare with Fraudmarc Community Edition?
DMARC report analysis
Ability to parse and visualize DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Source detection
Identification of email sending sources, legitimate or otherwise.
Forward detection
Visibility into email forwarding chains.
Requires advanced manual analysis.
Spoof detection
Features to identify and mitigate email spoofing attempts.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy violations or significant changes.
Not natively included, requires custom setup.
Reporting
Generation of user-friendly reports and summaries.
Requires self-hosted visualization tools.
API
Programmatic access to DMARC data and platform features.
Available on higher-tier plans.
No official API, data access via self-hosting.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple domains or client accounts from a single interface.
Requires separate deployments or advanced customization.
SPF flattening
Tools to manage and optimize SPF records to avoid lookup limits.
Hosted DMARC
The service hosts the DMARC record on behalf of the user.
User manages DNS directly.
User manages DNS directly.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
Not directly supported.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Not directly supported.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of domain or IP blocklist (blacklist) status and sender reputation.
Available on top-tier MSP plan.
Not natively included.
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC configuration or analysis.
DNS monitoring
Monitoring of DNS records beyond DMARC.
Monitors SPF, MX, BIMI.
Focus on DMARC records.
Self hostable
Option to host the software on your own infrastructure.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free version or trial period.
Free Core Plan, 30-day trials for paid plans.
Completely open-source and free.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
DMARC Report's primary drawbacks include a somewhat dated user interface that some find clunky, and occasional issues with advanced support queries or specific team management features. For Fraudmarc Community Edition, the main hurdle is its self-managed nature, requiring significant technical expertise and infrastructure, which can be a drawback for those seeking a hands-off solution.
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.
4.8 / 5(325)
0 / 5(0)
Easy to setup and no errors
3.5 / 5
What do you like best about DMARC Report? Dmarc is critical to email deliverability and the tools they offer make it easier to set up than others I have tried. What do you dislike about DMARC Report? Still need a bit of technical skill to discern the forensic reports. What problems is DMARC Report solving and how is that benefiting you? Email Deliverability is critical to my business and DMARC report keeps me aware of issues with the authenticity of my site.
Nancy S.
Marketing Consultant Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
No G2 reviews
G2 is the most popular review platform for DMARC products, so this is a strong signal that this product is not popular.
Easy configuration. Clear, easy to read reports.
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about DMARC Report? I find the whole SPF, DKIM, and DMARC configuration of email addresses to be thoroughly confusing. I have a technical bent, so I shouldn't be mystified, yet somehow I am. DMARC Report relieves most of this grief. The website has a clear, logical interface, so it's easy to find what I need. It tells me if I've misconfigured something. It sends me weekly reports of my deliverability stats, which are very easy to read. I'm not currently sending stuff out via mailing lists. I wanted to set up SPF, DKIM, and DMARC so I could be sure that my regular business email was getting delivered. DMARC Report has some advanced reporting of fancy threats that don't concern me yet, because my business is still small. What do you dislike about DMARC Report? The price is high for me, due to my business's small size. The pricing is geared for larger businesses. I hope to grow into needing that much capacity, but they're a bit of an ill fit for me at the moment. If your company is small and you use just one domain name, their Free plan might be all you need. I'm thinking of downgrading to that. What problems is DMARC Report solving and how is that benefiting you? I need the confidence that my email is configured properly to guarantee delivery. DMARC Report provides reports that are easy to read. I can see at a glance if I have a problem.
Ron B.
Owner Internet Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
DMARC Report is a must-have tool for elevating your email delivery
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about DMARC Report? It provides comprehensive insights into all messages sent from your domain, ensuring you have all the necessary information to maintain robust email security and improve deliverability. The detailed reports help identify and mitigate potential threats, making it an essential resource for any organization serious about email authentication. What do you dislike about DMARC Report? Support on a very specific question I had regarding my hosting business was hard to get answered. What problems is DMARC Report solving and how is that benefiting you? As described it is showing all messages that are being send from your domain.
Verified User in Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
A Solid DMARC Management Experience
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about DMARC Report? My team and I enjoy the simplicity and effectivity of DMARC Report- it just works. Options are easy to find, the platform does exactly what it says it will do, and the value generated is great. Multi-Tenant capabilities are also a huge plus. What do you dislike about DMARC Report? The user interface needs a little work. I'd like it to ideally be a little more fluid, modern, and polished. It's not a deal breaker and is highly usable, but a touch up would be appreciated. What problems is DMARC Report solving and how is that benefiting you? Managing our clients DMARC can be chaotic and time consuming- this makes it easy putting everything in a clean easy report with tons of options for us to easily manage and configure our client's DMARC and other DNS settings.
Anthony R.
CEO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Cost-effective and useful solution for DMARC report parsing
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about DMARC Report? Comprehensive email security solution with DMARC reporting, TLS, and more. What do you dislike about DMARC Report? It can be confusing to navigate the menus and occasionally it resets to the default domain. What problems is DMARC Report solving and how is that benefiting you? DMARC reports are largely unreadable to humans, and a parser is a must. DMARC Report has been great for both my own and my clients' domains, providing easy to digest reporting and giving insights into authentication problems as well as spoofing.
MV B.
Founder Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Pricing
DMARC Report offers tiered pricing for SMBs, enterprises, and MSPs with both free and paid plans, while Fraudmarc Community Edition is entirely free but requires self-hosting and management.
4.8 / 5(325)
