Glockapps offers a broad suite of email deliverability tools, with DMARC reporting being one component of a larger system. Their DMARC analysis is generally comprehensive, showing authentication results for SPF, DKIM, and DMARC. We found it effective for identifying sources sending on our behalf, including both legitimate and potentially fraudulent activity.
Beyond DMARC, Glockapps also provides spam testing, IP reputation monitoring, and content analysis, which gives us a holistic view of email health. While these additional features are valuable, they mean the DMARC-specific interface can sometimes feel integrated into a larger, more complex system rather than being a standalone, hyper-focused DMARC tool.
Open-DMARC-Analyzer is designed specifically for DMARC reporting and monitoring. As an open-source, self-hosted solution, it provides core DMARC aggregation and analysis without the additional bells and whistles of a commercial platform. We appreciate its focus on presenting raw DMARC data in an understandable format, including aggregate and forensic reports.
Its feature set is robust for DMARC alone, covering authentication results, policy enforcement, and detailed sender statistics. However, it requires a level of technical expertise to set up and maintain, as it is not a managed service. This means features like integrated blocklist monitoring or advanced AI insights are not part of its core offering, relying instead on manual or custom integrations.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
Glockapps offers a polished web interface that is generally intuitive. Navigating between different deliverability tools, including DMARC reports, is straightforward. The dashboards provide clear visualizations of DMARC data, making it easy to identify trends and potential issues with authentication.
However, the sheer number of features can sometimes make the initial learning curve a bit steeper for users focused solely on DMARC. Once we got accustomed to the platform, we found it efficient, but there are moments where we felt that the DMARC analysis could be more prominent or streamlined, rather than a subsection of a larger ecosystem.
Open-DMARC-Analyzer, being a self-hosted open-source tool, requires a hands-on approach from the start. Setting it up involves configuring a web server, PHP, and a database. This means the 'user experience' begins long before accessing the graphical interface.
Once installed, the interface is functional and presents DMARC data clearly, but it lacks the visual polish and advanced filtering options found in commercial tools. For us, the experience felt very much like using a tool built by engineers for engineers. While effective for data presentation, it does not offer the same level of user-friendliness for non-technical users looking for quick insights.
Which product has the best support
Support
Glockapps offers customer support through various channels, including a knowledge base, email, and sometimes live chat. We have found their documentation to be quite extensive, covering most common issues and how to use their various features effectively. For general queries, the response times are reasonable.
However, for more complex or urgent issues, particularly those requiring deeper technical insight, we sometimes wished for more direct, real-time access to support specialists. Some users report difficulties reaching human support by phone, with calls often going to an answering machine, which can be frustrating for time-sensitive problems.
As an open-source project, Open-DMARC-Analyzer's support model is community-driven. This means official direct support is not typically offered. Users rely on forums, GitHub issues, and contributions from other developers for troubleshooting and guidance. While the community can be helpful, it is not a guaranteed, structured support system.
For us, this means that resolving issues often involves our own technical investigation or waiting for community input. There is no dedicated support team to contact for urgent problems, which is a significant consideration for organizations that require guaranteed service level agreements (SLAs) or immediate expert assistance. It is a 'you build it, you maintain it' approach.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Glockapps is best suited for SMBs and mid-market companies that need a comprehensive email deliverability suite, not just DMARC reporting. Its range of features, including spam testing and IP monitoring, makes it valuable for teams managing their own email marketing and transactional sending reputations. It is less ideal for enterprises seeking highly specialized DMARC-only solutions or MSPs managing a large number of diverse client domains without advanced multi-tenancy features.
For enterprises, the DMARC component is solid, but the overall platform might not scale as efficiently or offer the deep customization that some large organizations require. SMBs with a desire for an all-in-one tool will likely find the most value here, especially if they prioritize avoiding email blocklists (or blacklists) and improving inbox placement. The platform caters to those who want a managed solution with a straightforward setup for general deliverability.
Open-DMARC-Analyzer is ideal for technically proficient individuals or organizations, including some MSPs, that prefer self-hosting and have the resources to deploy and maintain their own infrastructure. It is particularly well-suited for those with strict data sovereignty requirements or a strong preference for open-source solutions. It is less suitable for SMBs or enterprises that lack dedicated IT staff or prefer a fully managed, plug-and-play solution.
MSPs with in-house technical teams might find it a cost-effective option for managing DMARC for multiple clients, provided they build their own management layers around it. Enterprises with advanced security requirements and the expertise to customize and integrate open-source tools will also see value. It is not designed for users who want an easy-to-use interface without worrying about server management, as its nature as a self-hosted tool makes that a core requirement.
How does Glockapps compare with Open-DMARC-Analyzer?
DMARC report analysis
Ability to process and visualize DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Comprehensive DMARC aggregate report analysis, integrated within a broader deliverability suite.
Dedicated to DMARC report analysis, offering detailed views of authentication results.
Source detection
Identifies legitimate and unauthorized sending sources.
Effective at identifying sending IPs and services through DMARC reports.
Clearly presents all identified sources based on DMARC data.
Forward detection
Identifies when emails are forwarded, impacting DMARC results.
Helps distinguish legitimate forwarding from other DMARC failures.
Provides insights into email forwarding scenarios and their DMARC implications.
Spoof detection
Helps identify and prevent email spoofing attacks.
Crucial for identifying unauthorized use of your domain for spoofing.
Fundamental for detecting and understanding spoofing attempts.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy changes or threats.
Offers real-time email alerts for DMARC issues.
Can be configured for custom alerts, depending on self-hosting setup.
Reporting
Customizable reports and data export options.
Provides various report views and data export capabilities.
Offers standard DMARC reports and data for self-extraction.
API
Programmatic access to DMARC data.
API access available on higher-tier plans.
As an open-source solution, all data is programmatically accessible via direct database queries.
Multi-tenancy
Manage multiple domains or clients from a single account.
Supports managing multiple DMARC domains within one account.
Can manage multiple domains; multi-client features depend on custom implementation.
SPF flattening
Helps overcome the 10-lookup SPF limit.
Not a primary feature, requires manual configuration.
Not directly offered as a feature, requires external tools or manual setup.
Hosted DMARC
Provides a managed DMARC record service.
Focuses on reporting, not hosted DMARC record management.
Requires users to host their own DMARC records.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Not a core feature of their DMARC reporting.
Requires manual configuration of BIMI records, not integrated into the tool.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security/TLS Reporting.
Not a focus of their current DMARC offering.
Requires manual setup and monitoring for these protocols.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors IP and domain reputation on blocklists (blacklists).
Includes IP reputation monitoring as part of its broader suite.
Does not include integrated blocklist (or blacklist) monitoring; requires external tools.
AI copilot
AI-powered insights or assistance.
Does not feature an AI copilot for DMARC analysis.
No AI integration, manual analysis is required.
DNS monitoring
Monitors changes to critical DNS records.
DMARC reports indicate DNS issues, but no dedicated DNS monitoring.
No active DNS monitoring, relies on DMARC records for data.
Self hostable
Can be installed and run on your own servers.
A cloud-based SaaS offering, not designed for self-hosting.
Designed explicitly as a self-hosted, open-source solution.
Free trial/free tier
Option to try the service for free.
Offers a free tier with limited DMARC messages and features.
Software is free to use and modify under an open-source license.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
When considering drawbacks, Glockapps's primary challenges revolve around customer service responsiveness for critical issues and pricing transparency, with some users reporting unexpected price adjustments. Its comprehensive suite, while powerful, can also lead to a steeper learning curve if you are only interested in DMARC.
Open-DMARC-Analyzer's main drawback is its inherent requirement for technical expertise and self-management. As an open-source solution, it lacks dedicated customer support, polished UI, and advanced features like AI insights or integrated blocklist (or blacklist) monitoring that come with commercial products. The total cost of ownership can also be unpredictable due to hosting and maintenance overheads, despite the software being free.
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)
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 tiered pricing based on DMARC message volume and other features, with annual discounts, while Open-DMARC-Analyzer is free open-source software but incurs self-hosting costs.
3.9 / 5(18)
