DMARC-SRG vs.
DMARC report viewer in 2026
DMARC-SRG
DMARC report viewer
vs.
We tested DMARC-SRG and DMARC Report Viewer for 90 days across a corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain, with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and a support desk sender. DMARC-SRG is the heavier self-hosted database viewer; DMARC Report Viewer is faster to stand up and better for quick source inspection. Neither behaved like a managed enforcement product, so the choice depends on whether you want durable self-hosted reports or a lighter operational viewer.
Published 6 Nov 2025
Updated 12 Jun 2026
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DMARC-SRG
Open-source DMARC report storage
Starts at
$0 software cost
Best fit
Technical teams that want a self-hosted database-backed DMARC archive
In one line
DMARC-SRG gave us durable parsed reports and useful filters, but every source decision and policy step stayed manual.
DMARC report viewer
Open-source DMARC and TLS report viewer
Starts at
$0 software cost
Best fit
Operators who want a quick self-hosted viewer without a database
In one line
DMARC Report Viewer gave us quicker setup and better IP context; if guided ownership and published starter pricing matter, keep Suped in the comparison.
Suped
The third option. Hosted SPF, DMARC, and MTA-STS on every plan. Published pricing. Monthly plans. No long contract required.
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The short answer: pick based on ownership
Pick DMARC-SRG if
Best for technical teams that want database-backed self hosting
MariaDB history made monthly comparisons easier across the corporate domain and marketing subdomain.
Manual uploads and mailbox ingestion handled Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp reports after setup.
The parked-domain spoof sample was visible, but remediation notes had to be written outside the tool.
Free plan available
Pick DMARC report viewer if
Best for operators who want a lighter self-hosted viewer
Docker setup reached usable charts faster because no separate report database was needed.
Ranked source and IP views helped classify the unknown sender.
The forwarded SPF failure was easy to find, but the explanation still needed DMARC knowledge.
Free plan available
Consider Suped if
Third option for guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership
Guided fixes matter when spoof, forwarding, and sender ownership issues need assigned next steps.
Automated issue detection and alert quality reduce time spent reading unchanged reports.
Published starter pricing helps teams compare managed DMARC against self-hosting cost.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
DMARC-SRG
DMARC report viewer
Suped
DMARC report analysis
Parsing aggregate XML reports into domain, source, DKIM, and SPF views.
Yes, database-backed aggregate parsing
Yes, IMAP-based aggregate parsing
Yes, managed analysis
Source detection
Turning report rows into recognizable sending services and ownership clues.
Partial, raw source review
Partial, stronger IP context
Yes, guided source names
Forward detection
Separating normal forwarding breakage from sender misconfiguration.
Manual interpretation only
Manual interpretation only
Yes, forwarding signals
Spoof detection
Surfacing unauthorized traffic that fails DMARC checks.
Yes, reporting only
Yes, reporting only
Yes, issue detection
Notifications and alerts
Operational alerts that help teams react without reading every report.
No built-in alerting tested
Webhook for new mail
Yes, routed alerts
Reporting
Recurring or exportable reporting for internal review and handoff.
Yes, summary reports
Yes, charts and exports
Yes, recurring reports
API
Programmatic access beyond reading reports in the UI.
No API tested
Webhook only, no API tested
Yes, available
Multi-tenancy
Separating clients, teams, or business units inside one account model.
No account separation
No account separation
Yes, MSP workflows
SPF flattening
Reducing SPF lookup risk through a managed flattened record.
Not supported
Not supported
Yes, supported
Hosted DMARC
Managed DMARC records that reduce DNS handoff work.
Not supported
Not supported
Yes, supported
Hosted SPF
Managed SPF records that centralize sender changes.
Not supported
Not supported
Yes, supported
Hosted MTA-STS
Managed MTA-STS policy hosting and TLS report workflow.
Not supported
TLS reports parsed, not hosted
Yes, supported
Blocklists and reputation
Blocklist or blacklist monitoring tied to sender reputation review.
Not supported
Not supported
Yes, reputation monitoring
Automatic issue detection
Detecting new sender, spoof, DNS, and authentication problems without manual review.
Manual workflow
Manual workflow
Yes, automated detection
AI copilot
Assistant-style explanations and remediation guidance.
Not supported
Not supported
Yes, available
DNS monitoring
Ongoing checks for DMARC, SPF, DKIM, and related DNS changes.
Not supported
Lookups only, not monitoring
Yes, monitored
Self hostable
Running the product on your own infrastructure.
Yes, PHP and database
Yes, binary or Docker
Managed SaaS, not self hosted
Free trial/free tier
A no-cost entry point for testing.
Free open-source software
Free open-source software
Free plan and trial
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored each product against the same editorial rubric after the 90-day test. Higher is better in every row, and a 0.0 means the product did not support that capability in our setup.
DMARC Report Viewer led on setup and source context; DMARC-SRG led on durable self-hosted history
DMARC-SRG needed more setup work, but the database model made old corporate and marketing-domain reports easier to keep. DMARC Report Viewer reached useful charts faster and made the unknown sender easier to inspect with DNS, location, WHOIS, and IP views. Both lost points where enforcement guidance, MSP handoff, hosted records, blocklist or blacklist monitoring, and alert routing were absent.
DMARC-SRG score
25/100
DMARC report viewer score
36/100
DMARC-SRG
25/100
DMARC enforcement
4.0
Customer support
2.0
Source resolution
3.5
Setup and onboarding
4.0
MSP workflows
1.0
Alerting and integrations
0.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
0.0
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
7.0
Time to enforcement
3.5
DMARC report viewer
36/100
DMARC enforcement
4.5
Customer support
2.0
Source resolution
5.0
Setup and onboarding
6.5
MSP workflows
1.5
Alerting and integrations
3.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
1.0
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
8.0
Time to enforcement
4.5
Feature set
Parser depth vs operator context
DMARC Report Viewer has broader inspection tools; DMARC-SRG has steadier storage
DMARC Report Viewer gave us more context around source IPs and TLS reports, while DMARC-SRG was better when we wanted parsed reports kept in MySQL for later comparison. The buying question is whether guided fixes and automated issue detection matter after parsing, because Suped's workflow should be compared when unknown senders and spoof samples need owned next steps.
DMARC-SRG
MySQL-backed report history
SendGrid filters stayed clear
Spoof sample visible
DMARC report viewer
Unknown sender context was faster
Microsoft 365 charts loaded quickly
Forwarded SPF failure visible
In DMARC-SRG, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace reports landed cleanly once mailbox ingestion and cleanup were configured, and SendGrid and Mailchimp rows were easy to filter by reporting organization and domain. The viewer showed DKIM and SPF results for the visible From mismatch and the parked-domain spoof sample, but the unknown sender remained a raw IP and organization trail until we documented the owner manually.
DMARC Report Viewer gave us quicker context for the same Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and support desk traffic because ranked source and IP views sat close to report drilldowns. DNS, location, WHOIS, and source-IP lookups helped classify the unknown sender, and the forwarded mail SPF failure was easier to explain because the failed SPF row was visible beside DKIM pass data.
User experience
Control vs speed
DMARC Report Viewer felt faster; DMARC-SRG felt more administrative
The difference was the number of decisions before the first useful chart. DMARC-SRG made us think about database, upload limits, retention, and mailbox jobs; DMARC Report Viewer got the three domains into a readable loop faster, with less long-term data control.
DMARC-SRG
Three-domain setup took longer
Unknown sender stayed manual
Forwarded SPF needed explanation
DMARC report viewer
Docker setup was quicker
IP context reduced hunting
Forwarding case read clearer
Onboarding DMARC-SRG for the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain took the most time in database setup, IMAP permissions, PHP limits, and scheduled ingestion. Once reports arrived, finding the unknown sender required switching between domain filters and raw source details, and explaining the forwarded SPF failure meant writing our own note that DKIM still preserved the DMARC pass.
DMARC Report Viewer was easier to run in Docker and brought the three domains into summary charts with fewer moving parts. The unknown sender was easier to chase because IP enrichment sat closer to the report view, and the forwarded mail SPF failure was clearer because the failed SPF result and DKIM pass were on the same path through the report.
Support
Self support vs documentation
Neither product has vendor-style support, but DMARC-SRG needs more operational handoff
Both products relied on documentation and project-style support in our test, so buyers should budget internal ownership. DMARC-SRG had more handoff points because database, PHP, IMAP, retention, backups, and web access all needed decisions before security teams could use the data.
DMARC-SRG
Database owner needed
DNS handoff was simple
No managed escalation path
DMARC report viewer
Fewer setup dependencies
Webhook owner still needed
No commercial SLA found
During setup, the DNS handoff was straightforward because the product only needed rua reports sent to our mailbox, but the application handoff was heavier. We had to define who owned the database, cleanup schedule, upload limits, credentials, and escalation path if report ingestion stopped; no enterprise onboarding path or SLA was visible in the product flow.
DMARC Report Viewer reduced infrastructure questions because the binary or container could fetch IMAP mail and expose a web UI without a separate database. Escalation was still an internal process: webhook delivery, HTTPS, mailbox health, and report retention needed owner notes, and we did not find a commercial onboarding or DNS handoff service inside the product.
Suitability
Enterprise archive vs operator viewer
DMARC-SRG fits technical archives; DMARC Report Viewer fits lean operators
For enterprises, DMARC-SRG made more sense when an internal team wanted to own storage and retention. For SMBs and MSPs, DMARC Report Viewer was easier to run, but if account separation, alert quality, and recurring client handoff matter, Suped's MSP workflow belongs in the buying criteria.
DMARC-SRG
Enterprise archive fit
Weak MSP separation
Manual client handoff
DMARC report viewer
SMB operator fit
Domain grouping was basic
Exports helped handoff
DMARC-SRG was workable for an enterprise team with existing Linux, PHP, and database ownership, especially when the corporate domain and marketing subdomain needed retained reports. It was weak for MSP use because client grouping, account separation, scheduled client-ready reports, and handoff notes were not part of the workflow; SMBs without admin time would feel that quickly.
DMARC Report Viewer fit a smaller operator better because Docker deployment, IMAP fetching, and web charts were enough for the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked-domain review. It did not solve MSP account separation or recurring reporting, and client handoff still meant exporting XML or JSON and writing notes outside the tool.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
DMARC-SRG
Best when retained self-hosted DMARC history matters most
After 90 days, DMARC-SRG felt like a report warehouse we had to operate. It kept parsed reports for the corporate domain and marketing subdomain in a way we trusted for monthly comparison, but every useful conclusion about Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk came through manual review.
The parked-domain spoof sample was visible quickly once reports were imported, yet the product did not tell us who should fix it or what DNS change to make. The unknown sender classification became an analyst task, and the forwarded SPF failure needed a written explanation so the team did not treat it as a sender breach.
Where it wins
Durable MySQL or MariaDB report storage
Useful domain and month filters
Clear raw DKIM and SPF results
Good fit for self-hosted archives
Where it lags
Setup needed database and PHP ownership
No built-in alert routing
No source ownership workflow
No hosted SPF or MTA-STS
Pricing
Free self-hosted
Free tier
Yes, full software
Onboarding
Heaviest of the two
G2 rating
0 / 5
DMARC report viewer
Best when fast self-hosted inspection matters most
After 90 days, DMARC Report Viewer felt like a practical inspection console. It gave us quicker answers for the unknown sender because IP, DNS, location, and WHOIS context were close to the ranked source view, and it made SendGrid and Mailchimp traffic easier to compare against Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace.
The tradeoff was retention and process. Because reports stayed tied to the mailbox and host rather than a separate application database, recurring review, client handoff, and enforcement planning needed external notes; the webhook told us new mail arrived, not which authentication problem needed action first.
Where it wins
Fast self-hosted setup
Good source and IP context
Webhook for new report mail
TLS report parsing included
Where it lags
Mailbox controls historical retention
No managed enforcement plan
Limited alert triage
No true multi-tenant workflow
Pricing
Free self-hosted
Free tier
Yes, full software
Onboarding
Faster Docker or binary setup
G2 rating
0 / 5
Pricing
DMARC-SRG
DMARC report viewer
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$0
Free self-hosted software; hosting and admin time are separate.
$0
Free self-hosted software; mailbox retention controls history.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
$0
No vendor volume band; capacity depends on server, database, mailbox, and PHP settings.
$0
No vendor volume band; capacity depends on host and mailbox performance.
Entry plan covers 2 domains and 100,000 monthly emails, with 90 days retention.
Large
10 domains, up to 1 million emails / month.
$0
No paid unlock was published; expect infrastructure and maintenance cost.
$0
No paid unlock was published; expect infrastructure and maintenance cost.
10 domains and 1,000,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention.
Enterprise
Over 20 domains and 1 million emails / month.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
No enterprise SLA, managed onboarding, or paid support tier was published.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
No enterprise SLA, managed onboarding, or paid support tier was published.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
DMARC-SRG and DMARC Report Viewer prices are public open-source software costs. Hosting, mailbox, database, backups, and administrator time are buyer estimates, not included list prices. Pricing was checked as of May 15, 2026.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Fix ownership
DMARC-SRG and DMARC Report Viewer both surfaced the spoof sample, but neither assigned an owner or next DNS step. Suped ties failures to guided fixes so a team can move the issue without rereading raw reports.
Alert routing
DMARC-SRG had no built-in alerting in our setup, and DMARC Report Viewer only sent a webhook when new mail arrived. Suped's alerts are designed around risk, routing, and noise control.
Client handoff
Both reviewed tools left MSP-style account separation, recurring reports, and client notes outside the main workflow. Suped has MSP workflows for domain grouping, handoff, and ongoing review.
The difference was significant. We moved from limited visibility to a much clearer dashboard. Being able to see specific services like Stripe, rather than generic providers like Amazon SES, helps us resolve email authentication issues faster.
Markus Hugenschmidt, Managing Director, Jam Cyber
Migrating from DMARC-SRG or DMARC report viewer?
We have done the migration enough times to know the shape.
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Step 01
Add domains
Connect the domains you send from and see what is already passing, failing, or missing.
Step 02
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Keep the old setup live while Suped checks alignment, hosts records, and shows what still needs work.
Step 03
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Move the remaining work into Suped, keep monitoring in one place, and remove the tools you no longer need.
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