DMARCEye vs.
MXtoolbox in 2026
DMARCEye
MXtoolbox
vs.
We tested DMARCEye and MXtoolbox for 90 days across a corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain, with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and one support desk sender connected. DMARCEye was better when the job was DMARC source resolution and policy movement. MXtoolbox was broader for DNS diagnostics, blocklist and blacklist checks, reputation monitoring, and delivery troubleshooting.
Published 5 Nov 2025
Updated 2 Jun 2026
8 min read
Summarize with
DMARCEye
DMARC reporting for lean security teams
Starts at
Free; Scale from $4 / domain / month annually
Best fit
SMBs and teams moving domains toward enforcement
In one line
DMARCEye made sender ownership and DMARC policy decisions easier across our three-domain test; compare that against Suped's product if guided fixes and hosted records are required.
MXtoolbox
Email diagnostics and delivery monitoring
Starts at
Free; Delivery Center from $129 / month
Best fit
Operators who want DMARC beside DNS and reputation tools
In one line
MXtoolbox gave us useful DNS, mailflow, and blocklist context, but DMARC ownership work took more manual drilldown.
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: pick by operating model
Pick DMARCEye if
Best for teams that want focused DMARC reporting without a heavy delivery suite
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were identified as clean approved senders within the first report cycle.
The unknown sender stayed visible until we assigned an owner and added a classification note.
The SPF pass with visible From mismatch was treated as a DMARC problem, not as a generic SPF pass.
Free plan available
Pick MXtoolbox if
Best for technical operators who want DMARC beside DNS, delivery, and reputation checks
DNS lookups and mailflow checks helped explain the forwarded mail SPF failure faster than DMARC data alone.
Blocklist and blacklist monitoring gave more delivery context around SendGrid and the support desk sender.
The unknown sender required extra lookup work before we trusted the classification.
Free plan available
Consider Suped if
Use Suped's product as the third option when guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership are core requirements
Guided fixes matter when an SPF pass with visible From mismatch needs a specific DNS or sender-owner action.
Automated issue detection should separate new spoofing, forwarding, and legitimate sender changes without extra report reading.
Published starter pricing and MSP workflows matter when the same team owns several client domains.
From $19 / month
The differences that actually change your week
DMARCEye
MXtoolbox
Suped
DMARC report analysis
Turns aggregate reports into sender, authentication, and policy views.
Focused DMARC workflow
Included in Delivery Center
Included
Source detection
Identifies sending services and separates approved traffic from unknown sources.
Clear source grouping
Partial manual workflow
Included
Forward detection
Explains SPF failures caused by forwarded mail instead of treating them as sender failures.
Detected with context
Manual inference
Included
Spoof detection
Flags mail that fails authentication and looks unauthorized.
Clear spoof sample
Domain impersonation checks
Included
Notifications and alerts
Sends operational alerts when important authentication or reputation events appear.
Paid tier smart alerts
Monitoring alerts
Included
Reporting
Exports or shares recurring status views for stakeholders.
Exports and reports
Delivery reports
Included
API
Provides programmatic access for automation and external workflows.
Scale and Agency
Available, pricing unclear
Included
Multi-tenancy
Separates clients, portfolios, and operating groups.
Agency plan
Manual account separation
Included
SPF flattening
Reduces SPF lookup risk for domains with several senders.
Not supported
Plus tier
Included
Hosted DMARC
Hosts or manages the DMARC record workflow instead of only reporting on it.
Reporting only
Reporting and guidance
Included
Hosted SPF
Hosts managed SPF records or SPF flattening records.
Not supported
SPF flattening on Plus
Included
Hosted MTA-STS
Hosts MTA-STS policy files and related reporting workflow.
Not supported
Not tested
Included
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors blacklist and blocklist status or sender reputation changes.
Included
Core strength
Included
Automatic issue detection
Surfaces meaningful authentication issues without manual report review.
AI-powered monitoring
Configuration analysis
Included
AI copilot
Explains DMARC findings and suggested actions in plain language.
Included
Not supported
Included
DNS monitoring
Watches DNS records or related email configuration health.
Authentication monitoring
Broad DNS checks
Included
Self hostable
Can be deployed on customer-managed infrastructure.
No
No
No
Free trial/free tier
Lets buyers test the product before paying.
Free tier and trial
Free tier
Free tier
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored both products against a fixed editorial rubric covering enforcement readiness, setup, support, source resolution, alerts, hosted records, blacklist and blocklist monitoring, pricing clarity, and operational fit. Higher is better in every row.
DMARCEye leads on DMARC workflow depth, while MXtoolbox leads on reputation and diagnostic coverage
DMARCEye scored higher where the task was turning DMARC reports into owner decisions and a defensible enforcement plan. It resolved Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp with less manual work, and it kept the unknown sender visible until we classified it. MXtoolbox scored higher on blacklist and blocklist monitoring, DNS checks, and broader delivery diagnostics, but it needed more cross-tool navigation for the forwarded SPF failure and unknown sender.
DMARCEye score
68.5/100
MXtoolbox score
64/100
DMARCEye
68.5/100
DMARC enforcement
8.0
Customer support
7.5
Source resolution
8.5
Setup and onboarding
8.0
MSP workflows
6.5
Alerting and integrations
7.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
0.0
Blocklist monitoring
7.0
Pricing transparency
8.0
Time to enforcement
8.0
MXtoolbox
64/100
DMARC enforcement
6.5
Customer support
7.0
Source resolution
6.5
Setup and onboarding
7.0
MSP workflows
4.5
Alerting and integrations
6.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
4.0
Blocklist monitoring
9.0
Pricing transparency
6.5
Time to enforcement
6.5
Feature set
Depth vs breadth
DMARCEye has the better DMARC feature set. MXtoolbox has the broader email operations toolkit.
Pick DMARCEye when DMARC enforcement is the main project, especially if source classification and policy movement are the daily work. Pick MXtoolbox when DMARC is one part of a larger DNS, reputation, and mailflow operating routine. If guided fixes are a buying requirement, Suped's product is relevant because it pairs source identification with automated issue detection and remediation steps.
DMARCEye
Microsoft 365 classified cleanly
SendGrid owner notes stayed visible
Mismatch case was clear
MXtoolbox
Google Workspace DNS checked fast
Mailchimp reputation context helped
Unknown sender needed lookup
DMARCEye handled the DMARC-specific parts of the test cleanly. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace appeared as approved senders after DNS setup, SendGrid and Mailchimp were separated under the marketing subdomain, and the support desk sender did not get mixed into corporate traffic. The unknown sender remained unresolved until we classified it, and the SPF pass with visible From mismatch was shown as a DMARC risk rather than a safe pass.
MXtoolbox covered more of the surrounding email operations work. Its DNS checks helped verify Google Workspace records quickly, and its reputation views added useful context for Mailchimp and SendGrid traffic. The tradeoff was DMARC workflow friction: the unknown sender took extra lookup work, and the forwarded mail SPF failure was easier to explain after combining DMARC data with diagnostic results.
User experience
Guidance vs tools
DMARCEye is easier to run as a DMARC project. MXtoolbox rewards technical operators.
DMARCEye kept the workflow tighter because the three test domains, approved senders, policy state, and exceptions lived in fewer places. MXtoolbox was comfortable for DNS-heavy users, but the DMARC workflow felt more like part of a toolbox than a guided enforcement path.
DMARCEye
Three domains added quickly
Unknown sender queue was clear
Forwarding note needed context
MXtoolbox
Setup wizard was familiar
Unknown sender took drilldowns
Forwarding explanation was scattered
DMARCEye onboarding was faster for the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain because the setup checklist stayed close to the report views. The unknown sender was easy to find again after the first pass, and owner notes made it clear that no one had approved it yet. The forwarded mail SPF failure was detected, but we still had to explain why DKIM saved the message in our handoff notes.
MXtoolbox setup felt familiar for anyone used to DNS tools. Adding the three domains was simple enough, and the diagnostics were useful when checking records after Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace changes. Finding the unknown sender required more drilldown, and the forwarded mail SPF failure took more explanation because the supporting evidence sat across different views.
Support
DMARC help vs delivery help
DMARCEye is more direct for DMARC setup questions. MXtoolbox has more help around delivery diagnostics.
DMARCEye was easier to hand to a DNS owner because the setup steps matched the DMARC task in front of us. MXtoolbox had more surrounding diagnostic material, and its higher tiers were clearer for teams that want expert help with delivery issues beyond DMARC.
DMARCEye
DNS checklist was easy
Priority support on paid tiers
Enterprise path needed sales
MXtoolbox
Docs covered DNS basics
Plus adds dedicated support
Managed path is separate
With DMARCEye, the DNS handoff for the three domains was concise enough to send to a domain admin without rewriting it. Setup help focused on DMARC reporting records, sender review, and policy movement. Escalation expectations were clearest on paid tiers, while enterprise onboarding and multi-tenant needs pointed toward the custom Agency path.
MXtoolbox had more self-serve documentation around DNS checks, mailflow monitoring, blacklist and blocklist status, and delivery diagnostics. That helped when we needed to explain record propagation or a reputation alert. The dedicated expert support language sits on the Plus tier, while fully managed onboarding is a separate sales-led service, so escalation planning needs confirmation before purchase.
Suitability
Operator fit vs client fit
DMARCEye fits focused DMARC owners better. MXtoolbox fits teams that troubleshoot many email problems.
DMARCEye is the better fit when the buyer needs a repeatable DMARC workflow across a small portfolio. MXtoolbox is the better fit when DNS, blocklist and blacklist monitoring, and mailflow diagnostics matter as much as DMARC. MSPs should test client grouping, handoff notes, and alert quality during evaluation; Suped's product is relevant when those workflows need to sit beside guided DMARC fixes.
DMARCEye
SMB DMARC ownership
Agency account separation
Recurring reports were clean
MXtoolbox
Operator-led diagnostics
Blocklist and blacklist checks
MSP handoff stayed manual
DMARCEye worked well for an SMB or lean enterprise team that owns DMARC policy movement directly. Domain grouping kept the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain distinct, and recurring reports were clear enough for a security owner. For MSP work, the Agency plan is the important path because account separation and client grouping are not included on Scale.
MXtoolbox worked best as an operator console for teams that already use DNS and delivery diagnostics during support work. It was useful for SMB troubleshooting and enterprise email operations, especially where blocklist and reputation checks are common. MSP client handoff stayed more manual in our test because domain grouping, recurring reporting, and client notes were not as DMARC-centered.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
DMARCEye
Focused DMARC ownership for lean teams
After 90 days, DMARCEye felt like a product built around the daily rhythm of DMARC review. We checked approved sources, looked for new sender names, reviewed authentication failures, and decided whether the domain was ready for the next policy step without leaving the main DMARC workflow.
The best part was how quickly the test setup became understandable. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were clean, SendGrid and Mailchimp were separated under marketing traffic, and the parked domain made the spoof sample obvious. The main limitation was DNS control: policy and sender fixes still needed work outside the product.
Where it wins
Clear sender classification workflow
Good policy movement visibility
Useful smart alerts on paid tiers
Simple per-domain Scale pricing
Where it lags
No hosted SPF or MTA-STS
No direct DNS record management
Multi-tenancy sits on custom Agency pricing
Scale email limit needs confirmation
Pricing
Free; Scale from $4 / domain / month annually
Free tier
Yes
Onboarding
About 35 minutes for three domains
G2 rating
4.8 / 5
MXtoolbox
Broad diagnostics for technical email operators
After 90 days, MXtoolbox felt strongest when we treated DMARC as part of a broader email operations review. DNS lookups, blacklist and blocklist checks, mailflow monitoring, and reputation views helped explain problems that were not visible in aggregate DMARC data alone.
The tradeoff was workflow focus. When the unknown sender appeared, we needed more manual investigation before naming the service and owner. When forwarded mail failed SPF, the explanation was accurate only after we pulled evidence from several diagnostic views.
Where it wins
Broad DNS diagnostic coverage
Strong blacklist and blocklist monitoring
Useful mailflow context
SPF flattening on Plus
Where it lags
DMARC ownership work is more manual
Add-on domain pricing is not public
Client handoff notes need outside process
Interface takes more clicks
Pricing
Free; Delivery Center from $129 / month
Free tier
Yes
Onboarding
About 55 minutes for three domains
G2 rating
4.1 / 5
Pricing
DMARCEye
MXtoolbox
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$0
Free covers one domain, up to 5,000 tracked emails per month, and 30 days of history.
$0
Free covers basic weekly blacklist monitoring; DMARC reporting starts on a paid plan.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
From $8 / month annually
Estimated from the published Scale rate of $4 per domain per month on annual billing.
$129 / month
Delivery Center covers up to 5 domains and 500,000 messages.
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 annually
Estimated from published Scale pricing, assuming 10 domain slots.
Custom
Published Delivery Center tiers include 5 domains; add-on domain pricing was not public.
10 domains and 1,000,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention.
Enterprise
Over 20 domains and 1 million emails / month.
Custom
Agency pricing is the public path for high-volume or multi-tenant needs.
Custom
Managed Email Delivery Services pricing was not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
DMARCEye Free and Scale at $4 per domain per month on annual billing are public list prices. MXtoolbox Free, Delivery Center at $129 per month, and Delivery Center Plus at $399 per month are public list prices. DMARCEye medium and large cells are estimates from the published per-domain Scale rate; MXtoolbox large and enterprise domain expansion prices were not public. Pricing checked as of May 15, 2026.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Guided remediation
DMARCEye surfaced the SPF pass with visible From mismatch cleanly, but DNS changes still lived outside the product. Suped's product ties failed sources to guided fixes and sender-owner decisions.
Cleaner alert routing
MXtoolbox sent useful reputation and mailflow signals, but the test produced more operational noise than the DMARC owner needed. Suped focuses alerts on authentication changes, spoof attempts, and source ownership shifts.
MSP handoff control
DMARCEye's multi-tenant path sits in custom Agency pricing, and MXtoolbox kept client handoff mostly manual. Suped supports client grouping, recurring reports, and MSP domain billing in the operating workflow.
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
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Step 01
Add domains
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Step 02
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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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