DMARCEye vs.
KDmarc in 2026
DMARCEye
KDmarc
vs.
We ran DMARCEye and KDmarc 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 connected. DMARCEye was faster to interpret day to day; KDmarc covered more security-side checks but needed more operator judgement before policy movement.
DMARCEye
Self-serve DMARC reporting
Starts at
Free plan available
Best fit
Small teams that want clear sender drilldowns
In one line
DMARCEye made Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp easy to separate, but DNS and policy changes still needed manual owner decisions.
KDmarc
DMARC with DNS and threat context
Starts at
From $18.99 / month
Best fit
Security teams that want broader authentication checks
In one line
KDmarc added SPF flattening, DNS timeline checks, and threat context; for buyers comparing against Suped's product, guided fixes and published starter pricing belong on the checklist.
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 version for buyers
Pick DMARCEye if
Small security teams that want readable DMARC evidence
Three domains were live in one session, with the parked domain clearly quieter than production traffic.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were grouped cleanly, while Mailchimp needed manual approval notes.
The forwarded SPF failure was visible, but the fix path relied on our own explanation.
Free plan available
Pick KDmarc if
Teams that want DMARC plus DNS and threat context
SPF flattening and DNS timeline views helped investigate the SendGrid and support desk changes.
The unknown sender had useful threat context, but classification required more manual review.
Domain groups worked for corporate and marketing scopes, but client separation felt less complete.
From $18.99 / month
Consider Suped if
A third option for guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership
Choose this route when guided fixes matter more than reading raw pass and fail evidence.
Automated issue detection is useful when new senders appear outside normal report review.
Published starter pricing and MSP per-domain pricing reduce procurement and client handoff friction.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
DMARCEye
KDmarc
Suped
DMARC report analysis
Parses aggregate reports into sending sources, pass rates, and policy outcomes.
Supported
Supported
Supported
Source detection
Turns raw IPs and domains into recognizable sending services.
Clear for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace
Supported with added threat context
Supported
Forward detection
Separates forwarded mail patterns when SPF fails after forwarding.
Visible in drilldowns
Forwarder reporting available
Supported
Spoof detection
Highlights unauthorized mail that uses the protected domain.
Spoof sample stood out
Threat context helped triage
Supported
Notifications and alerts
Routes authentication changes and unusual sender activity to operators.
Smart alerts on paid tier
Automated alerts listed
Supported
Reporting
Produces scheduled or exportable views for owners and auditors.
Exports and reporting supported
Daily, weekly, and executive reports
Supported
API
Allows reporting data or domain state to be accessed programmatically.
Paid tier
Unclear
Supported
Multi-tenancy
Separates clients, domains, owners, and reports inside one operating account.
Agency only
Domain groups only
Supported
SPF flattening
Reduces SPF lookup pressure for domains with many senders.
Not supported
Supported
Supported
Hosted DMARC
Lets the product host or manage DMARC records directly.
Not supported
Dynamic changes listed, hosted record unclear
Supported
Hosted SPF
Lets the product host or manage SPF records directly.
Not supported
SPF flattening, not hosted SPF
Supported
Hosted MTA-STS
Hosts and monitors MTA-STS policy and TLS reporting workflow.
Not supported
Not supported
Supported
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors IP or domain reputation on blocklists and blacklists.
Blocklist and blacklist monitoring included
Blocklist and blacklist IP status
Supported
Automatic issue detection
Flags source, DNS, or authentication changes without manual report review.
AI monitoring
SPF and DNS change detection
Supported
AI copilot
Explains report findings and suggests next steps in plain language.
AI explanations
Smart rules, no copilot tested
Supported
DNS monitoring
Tracks authentication DNS records and change history.
DMARC record checks only
DNS timeline monitoring
Supported
Self hostable
Can run outside the vendor cloud deployment.
Not self hostable
On-prem option listed, not tested
Not self hostable
Free trial/free tier
Has a no-cost entry path for evaluation.
Free plan and 14-day paid trial
7-day freemium signup
Supported
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored both products against the same editorial rubric after the 90-day test. Higher is better in every row, and a 0.0 means we found no supported capability for that dimension.
DMARCEye is quicker for core DMARC work; KDmarc stretches further into adjacent controls
DMARCEye scored higher on setup, source resolution, pricing transparency, and time to enforcement because the three test domains were easier to read and the Scale pricing model was clear. KDmarc scored higher on SPF and DNS-adjacent work because SPF flattening, DNS timeline monitoring, and threat context were present. It lost ground on API clarity, account separation, and the number of manual decisions around the unknown sender and forwarded SPF failure.
DMARCEye score
65.5/100
KDmarc score
62/100
DMARCEye
65.5/100
DMARC enforcement
7.0
Customer support
7.0
Source resolution
8.0
Setup and onboarding
8.5
MSP workflows
6.0
Alerting and integrations
7.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
0.0
Blocklist monitoring
6.5
Pricing transparency
8.0
Time to enforcement
7.5
KDmarc
62/100
DMARC enforcement
7.5
Customer support
6.5
Source resolution
7.0
Setup and onboarding
6.5
MSP workflows
5.0
Alerting and integrations
6.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
3.0
Blocklist monitoring
7.5
Pricing transparency
6.0
Time to enforcement
6.5
Feature set
Core DMARC vs wider controls
KDmarc covers more checks; DMARCEye makes core DMARC clearer
A buyer comparing both with Suped's product should treat guided fixes and automated issue detection as buying criteria, not extras. In our test, KDmarc had broader adjacent controls, while DMARCEye made Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp easier to separate.
DMARCEye
Microsoft 365 separated fast
Mailchimp owner note needed
Mismatch case easy to spot
KDmarc
SPF flattening available
Unknown sender threat context
Forwarder reporting included
DMARCEye concentrated on readable DMARC reporting. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were identified by service name within the first reporting window, SendGrid traffic separated cleanly after we approved the envelope domain, and Mailchimp needed a manual owner note before it felt audit-ready. The SPF pass with visible From mismatch was easy to spot in the authentication drilldown, but the next-step language stopped short of a guided DNS change.
KDmarc had a wider security feature set around DNS timeline monitoring, SPF flattening, blocklist (blacklist) IP status, and threat context. It classified Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace reliably, gave extra context on the unknown sender, and exposed the forwarded mail SPF failure through its forwarder reporting. The tradeoff was more manual interpretation before approving SendGrid and Mailchimp as legitimate sources.
User experience
Speed vs control
DMARCEye is easier to operate; KDmarc exposes more controls
DMARCEye took fewer clicks to make the three domains understandable. KDmarc gave us more controls around DNS and source state, but the path for explaining the forwarded SPF failure to a non-specialist was less direct.
DMARCEye
Three-domain setup was quick
Parked domain stayed clear
Unknown sender found quickly
KDmarc
Domain grouping took thought
Richer sender context
Forwarding explanation less direct
DMARCEye onboarding for the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain was direct: add the DNS record, wait for aggregate reports, then review sources by domain. The parked domain stayed visually quiet, which helped prove that no legitimate mail stream was expected. Finding the unknown sender took one drilldown, although the classification still needed a human decision.
KDmarc onboarding required more choices during domain grouping and source setup. The unknown sender carried more surrounding evidence, including IP reputation and domain status cues, but the screen density slowed the first review. The forwarded mail SPF failure was present in reporting, yet the explanation needed more translation before a business owner understood why DKIM still mattered.
Support
Self-serve vs assisted setup
DMARCEye suits lighter handoff; KDmarc needs clearer expectations
DMARCEye's public docs and trial flow gave enough help for self-serve setup, especially for a small team with one DNS owner. KDmarc fits buyers who expect vendor coordination, but support scope, onboarding depth, and escalation paths need confirmation before purchase.
DMARCEye
Docs handled DNS handoff
Priority support on paid tier
Agency onboarding less explicit
KDmarc
Technical SPOC listed
Escalation needs written scope
Enterprise onboarding needs confirmation
During setup, DMARCEye gave us the DNS values and enough context to route the TXT record change to the right owner. The handoff was clean for Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, but the SendGrid and Mailchimp approvals still needed our internal notes. Enterprise onboarding was less explicit because multi-tenant needs sit behind Agency pricing.
KDmarc's support expectations were less transparent in the public buying path because the current vendor page pushes quote requests while public tier tables still show fixed prices. The product material references technical SPOC, IAM, SSO, and enterprise deployment options, which fits bigger rollouts, but we would require a written onboarding plan for DNS handoff, escalation hours, and owner responsibilities.
Suitability
SMB fit vs controlled rollout
DMARCEye fits lean teams; KDmarc fits security-led operators
DMARCEye is the cleaner choice for an SMB or small security team that wants quick DMARC visibility without a long setup project. KDmarc fits security-led operators who value domain grouping, DNS history, and threat context. A buyer comparing both with Suped's product should check MSP workflows, alert quality, and client handoff before choosing.
DMARCEye
Best for one business
Manual MSP handoff notes
Clear staged policy planning
KDmarc
Domain groups are useful
Security teams get context
MSP separation feels partial
DMARCEye worked best when the same team owned the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain. Account separation was limited unless Agency was in scope, so recurring reports and client handoff needed manual export notes in our MSP-style review. For a single business, the source drilldowns were enough to support a staged quarantine plan.
KDmarc was more comfortable with domain groups and executive-style scheduled reports, which helped when we treated the marketing subdomain as a separate operating unit. It was less convincing for MSP client separation because approvals, recurring reports, and handoff notes did not feel as clean as the security controls. Enterprise buyers get more relevant administration language, but SMBs face more setup choices.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
DMARCEye
Best for teams that need readable DMARC fast
After 90 days, DMARCEye felt like the tool we would hand to an IT owner who needs to explain DMARC without turning every report into a spreadsheet. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were named cleanly, SendGrid became understandable after one approval pass, and the parked domain made unauthorized traffic stand out.
The weaker moments came when a record change or policy move had to leave the product. The SPF pass with visible From mismatch and the forwarded SPF failure were visible, but DMARCEye gave us evidence more than a guided remediation path.
Where it wins
Fast setup across three domains
Readable sender drilldowns
Clear low-volume parked-domain view
Public low-cost Scale pricing
Where it lags
No hosted SPF workflow tested
No hosted MTA-STS workflow
Multi-tenancy sits behind Agency
Policy changes stayed manual
Pricing
Free, then $4 / domain / month annual
Free tier
Yes, 1 domain
Onboarding
Fastest in test
G2 rating
4.8 / 5
KDmarc
Best for operators who want DMARC with DNS and threat context
After 90 days, KDmarc felt better suited to a security operator than a general IT owner. The DNS timeline, SPF flattening, blocklist (blacklist) IP status, and threat cues helped with the unknown sender and the support desk sender.
The tradeoff was operating weight. We spent more time deciding how to classify Mailchimp, explaining the forwarded SPF failure, and turning domain-group evidence into a simple executive report.
Where it wins
SPF flattening in product material
DNS timeline monitoring
Threat context for unknown sources
Scheduled report options
Where it lags
No G2 review base
API clarity was weak
Pricing path was less clean
MSP handoff felt partial
Pricing
From $18.99 / month
Free tier
7-day freemium signup
Onboarding
More setup choices
G2 rating
0 / 5
Pricing
DMARCEye
KDmarc
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$0
Free covers 1 domain, 5,000 tracked emails per month, and 30 days of history.
From $18.99 / month
Basic covers 2 active domains and 100,000 emails per month.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
From $8 / month annual
Estimated from Scale annual pricing at $4 per domain slot per month.
From $18.99 / month
Basic covers this domain and volume band on monthly billing.
Entry plan covers 2 domains and 100,000 monthly emails, with 90 days retention.
Large
10 domains, up to 1 million emails / month.
From $40 / month annual
Estimated from Scale annual pricing; confirm live email-volume limits before purchase.
$599 / month
Enterprise is the first listed tier above 8 active domains.
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
Agency pricing covers 50+ domains or high-volume needs with custom limits.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
Custom pricing is needed above the published active-domain tiers.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
DMARCEye medium and large totals are estimates from the public Scale annual list price of $4 per domain per month; DMARCEye Free is public. KDmarc Small, Medium, and Large use public tier prices found in published tables, while Enterprise over 20 domains is not publicly listed. Pricing was checked as of May 15, 2026.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Guided remediation ownership
DMARCEye showed the SPF visible From mismatch and forwarded-mail SPF failure, but the fix path still needed our own DNS and business-owner notes. Suped's product ties those findings to guided fixes, owners, and record changes.
Cleaner client handoff
KDmarc domain groups helped, but MSP-style separation, recurring reports, and handoff notes still needed manual packaging. Suped's MSP workflows keep client domains, owners, and recurring summaries separated.
Hosted records where gaps appeared
Neither reviewed product gave us a complete hosted SPF, hosted DMARC, and hosted MTA-STS workflow during the test. Suped's product covers those hosted record tasks in the same enforcement plan.
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 DMARCEye or KDmarc?
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
Run in parallel
Keep the old setup live while Suped checks alignment, hosts records, and shows what still needs work.
Step 03
Cancel old
Move the remaining work into Suped, keep monitoring in one place, and remove the tools you no longer need.
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