Everest presents itself as a comprehensive email success platform, moving beyond basic DMARC reporting into a full suite of deliverability tools. We found its strengths lie in its detailed reputation monitoring, inbox placement testing, and extensive email validation services. It aims to give users a 360-degree view of their email program's health.
Beyond DMARC specific reporting, Everest integrates features like competitive intelligence, engagement analytics, and design testing, aiming to be a one-stop shop for email marketers and deliverability professionals. It clearly focuses on proactively managing email performance across various ISPs and not just compliance.
DMARC SaaS, as its name suggests, hones in on DMARC reporting and management. Our experience indicates it provides the core functionality needed to get your domain compliant and monitor DMARC aggregate and forensic reports efficiently. It's built for those whose primary concern is achieving and maintaining DMARC enforcement.
While robust for DMARC, we found that DMARC SaaS offers a more focused feature set compared to broader deliverability platforms. It concentrates on providing clear insights into email authentication, identifying sending sources, and helping users move their DMARC policy towards quarantine or reject. It's a specialized tool for a specialized job.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Everest has evolved its user interface to be more intuitive and customizable, a significant improvement from its predecessors. We appreciate the ability to create personalized dashboards, allowing us to see critical metrics at a glance. However, due to the sheer volume of features, there can be a learning curve for new users trying to navigate the extensive menu options.
While the interface is generally clear, some users might find it challenging to pinpoint specific tools or reports without prior experience. We've noted that while powerful, Everest's comprehensive nature sometimes means a more complex initial setup and ongoing navigation for those not deeply entrenched in deliverability metrics.
DMARC SaaS offers a straightforward user experience, largely due to its concentrated focus on DMARC. We found the platform easy to set up and navigate, making it accessible for users who might not be email security gurus. The dashboards are designed to quickly highlight DMARC compliance status and report trends without overwhelming detail.
The simplicity of DMARC SaaS means users can get to grips with its core functionality rapidly. It prioritizes clarity in DMARC report aggregation and analysis, which is beneficial for those needing direct answers about their domain's authentication health without sifting through unrelated deliverability data.
Which product has the best support
Support
Everest provides dedicated customer success managers, which we found to be a valuable resource for onboarding and ongoing strategic advice. While the support team is generally responsive and knowledgeable, some users have reported challenges with highly technical queries, occasionally leading to longer resolution times. This is often the trade-off for a deeply featured platform.
Our experience shows that the quality of support can be a bit inconsistent, with some users praising their account managers while others point to historical issues following company acquisitions. It seems they are actively working to improve this, but users should be prepared for a potentially longer setup process due to platform complexities.
Given its focused nature, DMARC SaaS typically offers support tailored to DMARC implementation and troubleshooting. While specific details on their support model are not publicly detailed, we anticipate a streamlined approach for DMARC related issues. For a specialized tool, responsive support in its niche is crucial.
We would expect support to be proficient in DMARC DNS record configuration, report interpretation, and policy adjustments. For more general email deliverability or broader marketing issues, users might need to look beyond their DMARC specific support, as their expertise is likely concentrated on authentication.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Everest is best suited for enterprise and mid-market companies with complex email programs and a dedicated deliverability team. Its extensive feature set caters to organizations that require in-depth insights into inbox placement, sender reputation, and full email marketing performance. MSPs could leverage its multi-domain capabilities but might find it a steep investment.
For SMBs, Everest might be overkill, both in terms of features and cost, unless their email sending volume is exceptionally high or their deliverability challenges are critical. It's designed for those who need to optimize every aspect of their email channel, making it ideal for high-volume senders who rely heavily on email for revenue.
DMARC SaaS is a strong contender for SMBs and organizations primarily focused on achieving and maintaining DMARC compliance. It's an excellent choice for businesses looking for a straightforward, efficient way to monitor their email authentication and protect against spoofing without the added complexity of a full deliverability suite. It's generally less suitable for enterprises needing advanced analytics beyond DMARC.
MSPs could find DMARC SaaS a viable option for managing DMARC for multiple clients, assuming it offers sufficient multi-tenancy capabilities. Enterprise organizations might use it as a foundational DMARC tool but would likely need additional platforms for comprehensive deliverability insights.
DMARC report analysis
Ability to parse and visualize DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Comprehensive DMARC reporting as part of a larger suite.
Core offering for DMARC report analysis and visualization.
Source detection
Identify all sending sources for a domain, authorized or not.
Helps identify legitimate and unauthorized sending IPs.
Monitors for forwarding that can break DMARC authentication.
Crucial for understanding DMARC failures due to forwarding.
Spoof detection
Detect and alert on email spoofing attempts against your domain.
Robust mechanisms to flag and report spoofed emails.
Primary function to protect against email impersonation.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy changes, spoofing, or reputation issues.
Customizable alerts for various deliverability metrics.
Essential alerts for DMARC health and security.
Reporting
Customizable reports on email performance, compliance, and security.
Extensive reporting across deliverability and email metrics.
Focused reports on DMARC compliance and authentication.
API
Programmatic access to data and functionalities.
Offers APIs for integration with other systems.
No public information on API availability.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple client domains from a single account.
Suitable for agencies or large organizations with many domains.
Not explicitly advertised, focus is on single domain management.
SPF flattening
Consolidate multiple SPF records to avoid lookup limits.
Included as part of broader email infrastructure management.
Often provided to simplify SPF management for DMARC.
Hosted DMARC
Manage DMARC records externally to simplify DNS administration.
Focuses on reporting, not typically hosted DMARC record management.
Likely offered to streamline DMARC deployment.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
Part of brand protection and email authentication features.
Commonly integrated with DMARC management platforms.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Tools for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Advanced email security protocols for secure transit.
Often included for enhanced email security and compliance.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of IP and domain blocklists and sender reputation scores.
Core component of its comprehensive deliverability suite.
Primarily DMARC focused, less emphasis on blocklists.
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for email optimization and problem solving.
No publicly advertised AI features.
No publicly advertised AI features.
DNS monitoring
Continuous monitoring of DNS records related to email authentication.
Tracks essential DNS records for email infrastructure.
Integrates DNS health checks for DMARC records.
Self hostable
Option to host the software on your own servers.
A SaaS solution, not designed for self-hosting.
A SaaS solution, not designed for self-hosting.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free version or a trial period.
Offers paid tiers starting at $20, no explicit free tier.
No publicly advertised free trial or free tier.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
When we look at Everest, some users highlight opaque sales practices related to renewals and a longer-than-expected setup time, which can be frustrating given its premium price point. While powerful, its complexity sometimes leads to navigational difficulties and a less-than-ideal support experience for highly technical issues. On the other hand, DMARC SaaS has virtually no public reviews available, making it difficult to pinpoint specific drawbacks from user experiences. The lack of transparent pricing and detailed feature breakdowns online also presents a challenge for potential users assessing its value and fit.
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.
4.2 / 5(189)
0 / 5(0)
Shady sales practice shoot down ok software - don't use these guys
0.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
The software is decent and the validation program works for Microsoft (Hotmail etc) based email, but not for Gmail
What do you dislike about Everest?
Terrible sales practice. Call you within 45 days of renewal, when you ask to change you are told you can't as there is a hidden lock-in in the T+Cs, you need to give 60 days' notice.
Legal but shady, we renewed and then immediately gave notice for next year. They used to be good not so now.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
Find another supplier, these guys are sharks
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Helped delivery to MS-based email
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
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.
Good for Beginners in Deliverability...Could be Better for Pros
2.0 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
Setting up Dashboards to monitor all deliverability metrics
What do you dislike about Everest?
Support is okay, but it could be lot better
Navigational aids are not comparable to other industry-rated tools.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
New to the deliverability landscape, this tool is perfect for you, but if you are an industry pro and understand the ins and outs of deliverability I would look elsewhere.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Improving inbox placement
Lowering spam complaints
Bryan P.
Email, SMS Marketing Director Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Review after using more than 2 months
2.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
Able to help in domain and IP blacklisted daily checking.
Quick display the domain reputation status.
After using Inbox placement service and domains/IP pools, feel their interface is nice and clear.
What do you dislike about Everest?
Does not provide the IP or domain score with ISP like Hotmail and Yahoo.
Inbox percentage in accurate due to need send to all seed's ISP just able to get the score.
Inbox percentage for Hotmail does not accurate.
Does not provide whitelisting service for IPs. It is just a simple domain blacklisting status system.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
None of the problem have been solving through this Everest. It just a inbox placement display system only.
Easily noticed on domain blacklisted only. Other than this are nothing.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
It's been really difficult to switch over to Everest from Return Path due to seedlist testing issues
2.5 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
I like the accessibility to create dashboards and share across the org.
What do you dislike about Everest?
The only downside was that it was extremely difficult to switch over to everest from return path due to seedlisting issues mainly from our ESP, Braze
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Mainly using everest for deliverability measurement. havent had the chance to use it for more since we've been spending a lot of time switching platforms.
Verified User in Food & Beverages
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
So far not so good
3.0 / 5
What do you like best about Everest?
We've been working on setting up since mid-August, but due to issues on the platform side, have been unable to fully set up. That said, our account manager has been responsive and diligently working on getting the issues resolved, so I would say that the user support is the best part.
What do you dislike about Everest?
We're on our third month trying to get set up due to platform issues, which I think is not great considering the price. Return Path set up went much smoother, and we were able to get started right away without a hitch.
Recommendations to others considering Everest:
Prepare for a longer-than-estimated setup process.
What problems is Everest solving and how is that benefiting you?
Monitoring email deliverability is of utmost importance to our business. Being able to see when things take a turn for the worse and being able to react quickly helps us keep our email reputation positive and keeps our emails in user's inboxes!
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Pricing
Everest offers a tiered pricing structure that scales with email volume, starting at a modest point but quickly increasing for higher usage, while DMARC SaaS relies on custom pricing with no public details available.
4.2 / 5(189)
