Glockapps offers a broad suite of email deliverability tools, with DMARC reporting being one component among many. While it provides detailed DMARC reports, including aggregate and forensic data, its strength lies in its wider array of features like spam testing, IP reputation monitoring, and uptime checks.
We found the DMARC reporting within Glockapps to be robust enough for standard monitoring and enforcement. It presents data clearly, helping us understand authentication results and identify sending sources. However, users looking for highly granular, raw DMARC data analysis might find it more consolidated than an open-source solution.
ELK DMARC, being a self-hosted solution built on the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack, focuses exclusively on DMARC reporting. Its primary appeal is the ability to ingest and visualize DMARC aggregate (RUA) and forensic (RUF) reports using Kibana dashboards. This provides immense flexibility for customization.
Because it is self-hosted and open-source, the feature set is dictated by what the community has built and what a user is willing to configure. It gives us full control over data, processing, and visualization. However, it lacks any other email deliverability features such as spam testing or blocklist (or blacklist) monitoring, requiring external tools for a complete picture.
ELK DMARC
How easy is each product to use
User experience
ELK DMARC
Glockapps presents a relatively polished and modern user interface. Navigating between different tools, such as DMARC reports, spam tests, and IP monitors, is generally intuitive. The dashboards offer clear visual summaries, making it easy to grasp key metrics at a glance.
Setting up DMARC monitoring is straightforward, involving adding a DNS record and letting the data flow in. However, with its extensive feature set, new users might find the sheer volume of information a little overwhelming initially, requiring some time to explore and understand all the available functionalities and reports.
ELK DMARC's user experience is inherently tied to the ELK stack, specifically Kibana. This means the interface is highly customizable but requires a significant learning curve if we are not already familiar with Kibana. The initial setup involves deploying Docker containers and configuring Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana.
Once configured, the dashboards provide powerful visualizations of DMARC data. However, for users accustomed to a ready-to-use SaaS platform, the self-hosted nature and reliance on open-source tools mean there's no single, streamlined user interface. The UX is essentially a blank canvas that we must paint ourselves.
ELK DMARC
Which product has the best support
Support
ELK DMARC
Glockapps offers customer support through various channels, including email and a knowledge base. While some users report positive experiences, others have noted challenges in reaching human support via phone, sometimes leading to calls going to an answering machine. The quality of support can, therefore, be inconsistent.
Their online documentation is quite thorough, covering many common issues and setup guides. However, for complex deliverability problems or in-depth DMARC specific queries, the responsiveness and depth of support may vary, as indicated by some user reviews.
As an open-source project, ELK DMARC relies heavily on community support. There is no dedicated customer support team or official helpdesk. Users typically find assistance through GitHub issues, forums, or by consulting the project's documentation.
This model suits technically proficient teams who are comfortable with self-service and troubleshooting. For those who require immediate, guided assistance or prefer a managed support experience, ELK DMARC would not be an appropriate choice. Our team would be responsible for resolving any deployment or operational issues.
ELK DMARC
Who should use each product
Suitability
ELK DMARC
Glockapps is well-suited for small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs), marketing agencies, and individuals who need a comprehensive suite of email deliverability tools beyond just DMARC. It's beneficial for those who send marketing or transactional emails and require insights into inbox placement, content analysis, and IP reputation.
For managed service providers (MSPs) and enterprise clients, Glockapps can serve as a valuable tool for monitoring client domains, though its multi-tenancy features might be less extensive than platforms built specifically for large-scale client management. It's ideal if you prefer a hosted, managed solution with a user-friendly interface.
ELK DMARC is best for technically adept organizations, particularly larger enterprises with dedicated DevOps or IT teams. It's ideal for those who prioritize data ownership, require deep customization of their DMARC reporting, or have strict compliance requirements that necessitate self-hosting email security infrastructure.
It is less suitable for SMBs or most MSPs, unless they have significant in-house technical resources willing to manage the deployment and ongoing maintenance of the ELK stack. It's not designed for the average user seeking a plug-and-play solution, but rather for those who need maximum control over their DMARC data and environment.
ELK DMARC
How does Glockapps compare with ELK DMARC?
ELK DMARC
DMARC report analysis
Aggregated and forensic report parsing and visualization.
Source detection
Identifies IP addresses and hostnames sending mail on your behalf.
Forward detection
Ability to identify mail forwarding chains.
Spoof detection
Pinpoints unauthorized senders attempting to impersonate your domain.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy changes or anomalies.
Built-in, configurable alerts.
Requires custom configuration within the ELK stack.
Reporting
Dashboards and summaries for DMARC data.
User-friendly, pre-built reports.
Highly customizable Kibana dashboards.
API
Programmatic access to DMARC data and functionality.
GET requests available on Enterprise plan.
Direct access to Elasticsearch API for raw data.
Multi-tenancy
Support for managing multiple domains or clients within one account.
User roles and multiple sending accounts.
Not natively multi-tenant; requires ELK stack configuration.
SPF flattening
Feature to optimize SPF records to avoid lookup limits.
Not a direct DMARC reporting feature.
Not a direct DMARC reporting feature.
Hosted DMARC
Service that manages DMARC reporting on provider's infrastructure.
Is a self-hosted solution.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Not explicitly integrated.
Not explicitly integrated.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security or TLS Reporting.
Not explicitly integrated.
Not explicitly integrated.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring of IP and domain blocklists and reputation scores.
Comprehensive email testing suite includes this.
Primarily DMARC-focused.
AI copilot
Assisted intelligence for email deliverability insights.
Not offered.
Not offered.
DNS monitoring
Monitoring of DNS records, like SPF and DKIM.
Includes uptime and IP reputation monitors.
Primarily DMARC-focused.
Self hostable
Option to deploy and manage the software on your own servers.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free version or trial period.
Has a free plan.
Open-source, free to use with hosting costs.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
Glockapps' drawbacks often center around its customer support responsiveness and occasional pricing increases. ELK DMARC's main challenges stem from its self-hosted nature, requiring significant technical expertise for deployment and ongoing maintenance, and the lack of official support.
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.
3.9 / 5(18)
ELK DMARC
0 / 5(0)
Ridiculous payment confirmation policy
0.0 / 5
What do you like best about GlockApps?
I used to use this app all the time, unfortunately their policies have made it unusable
What do you dislike about GlockApps?
Was asked to provide bank statements and a photo ID to buy an upgraded plan. Totally over the line in terms of privacy and unnecessary for a piece of software.
What problems is GlockApps solving and how is that benefiting you?
Not email deliverability
Jacob L.
Marketing 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.
Price Hike, Increasing Costs by 400-500%
0.5 / 5
What do you like best about GlockApps?
It used to be a great cost effective tool
What do you dislike about GlockApps?
1 month after setting up and using the tool, they increased the price by 400-500%
What problems is GlockApps solving and how is that benefiting you?
Being able to test email deliverability - we can't tell how accurate it is
Will M.
Cofounder Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Good Software, immoral practice
0.5 / 5
What do you like best about GlockApps?
Good software with great email delivery analysis. To be able to test on a freemium and see if it land into the inbox of Gmail, Outlook and other accounts is great. The analysis feature detects most of the issues.
What do you dislike about GlockApps?
Their email delivery consulting service is a scam, they advertise a money-back guarantee, and during the consultation, they only try to upsell you instead of giving the right solution. They don't provide the invoice for the purchase, and even when asked multiple times, they ghost you as soon as you request the money-back garantee. Also, their email delivery analytics does not detect link issues with Microsoft accounts.
What problems is GlockApps solving and how is that benefiting you?
It help detect email delivery issue, used it to detect why email did not landed into microsoft account. I wasn't able to find the real reason with Glockapps but it helps to know if the email were delivered or not into Microsoft email accounts (hotmail, outlook,...)
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
One of the best email apps
3.5 / 5
What do you like best about GlockApps?
- Easy to use
- User-friendly UX
- Available globally
What do you dislike about GlockApps?
- Could be enhanced a bit more for one-stop solution provider
What problems is GlockApps solving and how is that benefiting you?
Sending emails in bulk
Goral G.
Senior Business Analyst Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Good App for Spam tests
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about GlockApps?
Detailed report from various email servers and basic suggestions to overcome the trouble.
What do you dislike about GlockApps?
It will be helpful if we can figure out the reason or where the missing emails are.
What problems is GlockApps solving and how is that benefiting you?
To check the domain reputation of users and suggest ways to improve
Sathya N.
Customer Success Lead Computer Software Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Pricing
Glockapps offers a tiered subscription model with annual savings, while ELK DMARC is an open-source solution that incurs only the cost of self-hosting infrastructure.
3.9 / 5(18)
