Everest presents itself as a robust, all-in-one email success platform. We find it offers a broad spectrum of features beyond basic DMARC reporting, delving deep into inbox placement, reputation monitoring, email validation, and even creative testing. It's designed to give a 360-degree view of an email program's health.
Its DMARC capabilities are integrated into a larger deliverability ecosystem, providing detailed insights into authentication results (SPF, DKIM, DMARC), source identification, and threat intelligence. For those managing complex email programs, the breadth of features aims to provide a centralized hub for deliverability management.
The Splunk TA-DMARC add-on, in contrast, focuses squarely on DMARC data ingestion and parsing within a Splunk environment. It's not a standalone DMARC reporting tool, but rather a utility to bring DMARC aggregate and forensic reports into Splunk, allowing users to leverage Splunk's powerful search and visualization capabilities.
While it effectively parses DMARC XML reports and extracts key data points like source IP, sending domain, authentication results, and policy actions, it doesn't offer advanced features found in dedicated DMARC platforms. Its primary value is in integrating DMARC data into an existing security information and event management (SIEM) workflow for organizations already using Splunk.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Everest generally offers a clear interface and intuitive navigation, making it accessible for email marketers and deliverability specialists. Customizable dashboards are a strong point, allowing users to tailor their view to key metrics. The platform aims to aggregate diverse data sources into a cohesive and actionable format.
However, we've observed that the sheer number of features can sometimes lead to a learning curve, especially for new users or those transitioning from simpler tools. Setup, particularly around integrations, can occasionally be a complex process, as highlighted in some user feedback.
The user experience for Splunk TA-DMARC is inextricably linked to the Splunk platform itself. If you're proficient in Splunk, the add-on integrates seamlessly, allowing you to build custom dashboards and alerts using familiar Splunk Query Language (SPL). This provides immense flexibility for those with the right skill set.
For users not familiar with Splunk, the learning curve is steep, as it requires understanding Splunk's architecture, data ingestion, and search capabilities. Furthermore, being an archived add-on, its interface and capabilities haven't seen modern updates, which might feel dated compared to contemporary DMARC solutions. It's a tool for Splunk power users, not casual DMARC observers.
Which product has the best support
Support
Everest provides customer support through dedicated account managers and a support team. Feedback often highlights the responsiveness and helpfulness of account managers, especially during onboarding and for general inquiries. This personalized approach can be invaluable for navigating the platform's extensive features and interpreting deliverability data.
While general support is often praised, some users have noted inconsistencies, particularly with more technical issues or during periods of organizational change. It seems while there are bright spots, like a supportive local team, the depth of technical assistance can sometimes vary, requiring persistence to resolve complex problems.
This is where the Splunk TA-DMARC add-on faces a significant challenge: it is explicitly listed as "Not Supported." This means there's no official support channel, no help desk, and no dedicated team to assist with setup, troubleshooting, or feature requests. Users are entirely on their own to maintain and operate the add-on.
Any issues encountered will require internal Splunk expertise to diagnose and resolve, relying on community forums or self-service documentation. For organizations considering this, the lack of support is a critical factor that must be weighed against its cost-free nature, as it can lead to substantial hidden costs in internal resource allocation.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Everest is ideally suited for a wide range of organizations, from growing small-to-medium businesses (SMBs) with serious email programs to large enterprises managing complex, high-volume sending. Its comprehensive suite of tools makes it a strong choice for companies that need to proactively manage and optimize their entire email deliverability lifecycle.
Managed Service Providers (MSPs) could also leverage Everest's capabilities to offer robust deliverability services to their clients, benefiting from its detailed reporting and diagnostic tools. The platform's scalability and broad feature set cater to those for whom email is a critical communication or revenue channel, regardless of their size.
The Splunk TA-DMARC add-on is best for organizations that are already heavily invested in Splunk and have dedicated Splunk administrators or security operations teams. It's suitable for enterprises looking to centralize DMARC data within their existing SIEM for correlation with other security logs, rather than seeking a dedicated DMARC management solution.
It is not suitable for SMBs or MSPs, primarily due to the significant overhead of running and managing Splunk, as well as the complete lack of official support for the add-on itself. It serves a niche need for Splunk users who prioritize integrating DMARC data into an established security ecosystem over comprehensive DMARC management and reporting features.
DMARC report analysis
Ability to parse and analyze DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Leverages Splunk's native capabilities
Source detection
Identify sending sources for email traffic.
Advanced identification and segmentation
Basic identification via DMARC data
Forward detection
Identify email forwarding chains and their impact on DMARC.
Integrated insights
Via raw DMARC report analysis
Spoof detection
Identify unauthorized use of domain in email headers.
Comprehensive threat intelligence
Via DMARC policy enforcement
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC failures, reputation issues, etc.
Relies on Splunk's alerting mechanisms
Reporting
Dashboards and detailed reports on email performance and security.
Dedicated, customizable dashboards
Customizable within Splunk
API
Programmatic access to platform data and functionalities.
Splunk has API, add-on itself does not
Multi-tenancy
Support for managing multiple domains or clients within one account.
Relies on Splunk environment for multi-tenancy
SPF flattening
Optimize SPF records to avoid exceeding the 10-lookup limit.
Hosted DMARC
Managed DMARC record hosting services.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent-Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of IP and domain reputation across various blocklists.
Integrated monitoring
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC policy management or deliverability optimization.
DNS monitoring
Continuous monitoring of critical DNS records related to email.
Part of deliverability suite
Self hostable
Option to host the software on your own infrastructure.
SaaS platform
As a Splunk add-on
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free trial or a permanently free usage tier.
Free trial available
Add-on is free, but Splunk is not
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
When evaluating these solutions, we've identified several key drawbacks. Everest, while comprehensive, can be quite expensive, and some users have noted challenges with its setup process and occasional inconsistencies in support. There are also mentions of 'shady sales practices' regarding renewal notices. For Splunk TA-DMARC, the biggest concerns are its 'archived' and 'not supported' status, meaning no further updates or official help, leaving users entirely reliant on their own Splunk expertise to manage DMARC data.
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 detailed tiered pricing structure based on email volume and features, while the Splunk TA-DMARC add-on is technically free but requires an existing, typically paid, Splunk license.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
$40/month (Elements plan)
Free (requires Splunk)
Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
$900/month (Elements Plus for 60-100k)
Free (requires Splunk)
Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing (Professional plan)
Free (requires Splunk)
Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing (Enterprise plan)
Free (requires Splunk)
Suped hard sell incoming!
Still not satisfied with Everest or Splunk TA-DMARC add-on?
4.2 / 5(189)
