KDmarc offers a straightforward and dedicated DMARC reporting experience. Its core strength lies in providing clear visibility into DMARC, SPF, and DKIM authentication results, allowing us to understand our email ecosystem's compliance at a glance. It's designed to streamline the process of email authentication without unnecessary complexities.
We've found its filtering and aggregation capabilities to be effective for dissecting large volumes of DMARC data, making it easier to pinpoint unauthorized senders and potential email threats. The focus here is squarely on DMARC, ensuring that this critical aspect of email security is well-managed.
DMARC360, often presented as part of the broader CTM360 platform, extends beyond basic DMARC monitoring. It integrates DMARC reporting within a comprehensive digital risk protection suite, which includes external attack surface management, brand protection, and anti-phishing capabilities. This means we get a wider lens on our external security posture, with DMARC being one crucial piece of the puzzle.
From our experience, DMARC360 provides not just email authentication insights but also a robust system for detecting brand impersonation and potential data leaks across the web. While its DMARC features are solid, its true value lies in this all-encompassing approach to online threat intelligence and mitigation, offering takedown services as part of its offering.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
When it comes to user experience, KDmarc aims for simplicity and directness. The dashboard is generally uncluttered, presenting DMARC authentication data in a clear, actionable format. We found that getting started and navigating the core DMARC reports was intuitive, even for those new to DMARC.
The design focuses on providing essential DMARC insights without overwhelming us with too many extraneous features. It feels like a tool built for rapid DMARC policy enforcement and monitoring, allowing us to quickly assess compliance and identify issues, which is quite refreshing.
DMARC360, as part of a larger platform, can present a steeper learning curve. While the platform is powerful, some users have noted that the interface is not always as user-friendly as a standalone DMARC tool. We sometimes found ourselves clicking through multiple screens to get the specific information we needed.
Its comprehensive nature means there are many modules and dashboards, which can be overwhelming initially. However, once familiarized, the depth of information available for external attack surface management and brand protection is extensive. For those seeking an integrated security view, the initial complexity might be a worthwhile investment of time.
Which product has the best support
Support
Our experience with KDmarc's support indicates a team that is focused on DMARC-related inquiries. Queries are typically handled with a good understanding of the technical intricacies of email authentication. We anticipate responsive assistance for deployment, policy configuration, and troubleshooting specific DMARC issues.
While general support channels are available, the expectation is that their expertise shines brightest when dealing directly with DMARC implementation challenges. For users seeking specialized DMARC guidance, this focused approach can be very beneficial, though we haven't encountered many detailed public reviews on their support.
DMARC360 (and CTM360) generally receives very positive feedback for its support. Reviewers frequently highlight the team's responsiveness, helpfulness, and professional approach. We've observed that they are proactive and engage well, even guiding users through complex filtering features.
The support extends beyond DMARC to cover the broader digital risk protection aspects of the platform, including assistance with takedowns and vulnerability assessments. This comprehensive support, coupled with a willingness to adapt solutions and incorporate feedback, makes them a reliable partner for managing external cyber risks.
Who should use each product
Suitability
KDmarc is well-suited for organizations primarily focused on achieving and maintaining DMARC compliance without needing an extensive suite of additional cybersecurity tools. It's an excellent choice for SMBs that require a dedicated, easy-to-understand DMARC solution.
For enterprise clients, it can serve as a robust DMARC-specific component if they already have other digital risk protection tools in place. MSPs managing DMARC for multiple clients might find its streamlined approach efficient, provided they integrate it into their existing security stack. It targets users who appreciate a precise tool for a precise job.
DMARC360 (as part of CTM360) caters more to enterprise-level organizations and those with significant brand presence who require a holistic approach to external cyber risk. Its comprehensive features, including attack surface management and brand protection, make it ideal for larger entities with complex digital footprints.
MSPs looking to offer a broad range of digital risk protection services, not just DMARC, will find DMARC360 appealing due to its multi-module nature and reported responsiveness. While it offers a Community Edition, SMBs might find its extensive feature set (and potential associated costs for full functionality) to be more than they initially require, unless they anticipate rapid growth in their digital exposure and threat landscape.
How does KDmarc compare with DMARC360?
DMARC report analysis
Aggregates and visualizes DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Source detection
Identifies legitimate and illegitimate email sending sources.
Forward detection
Helps distinguish forwarded emails from direct sends.
Spoof detection
Identifies attempts to spoof your domain.
Notifications and alerts
Real-time alerts for DMARC failures or policy changes.
Reporting
Provides customizable reports on DMARC compliance and email traffic.
API
Offers an API for integration with other systems.
Integration capabilities for broader security platforms.
Multi-tenancy
Supports managing multiple domains or organizations from a single account.
Well-suited for MSPs and large organizations.
SPF flattening
Helps manage SPF record lookups to stay within DNS limits.
Hosted DMARC
Manages DMARC records and reporting as a service.
BIMI
Supports Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI).
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Supports SMTP MTA Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Included as part of their broader email security features.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors IP reputation and blocklist (or blacklist) status.
Part of external attack surface and threat intelligence.
AI copilot
Uses AI to assist with DMARC management or threat analysis.
DNS monitoring
Monitors DNS records for changes or misconfigurations.
Included in external attack surface management.
Self hostable
Option to host the software on your own infrastructure.
Free trial/free tier
Offers a free trial or a permanently free service tier.
Community Edition is available for free access.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
KDmarc, while being a focused DMARC tool, may lack the broader digital risk protection features that some organizations now require. Its simplicity can be a double-edged sword, as it doesn't extend to areas like general brand protection or comprehensive external attack surface management. DMARC360, on the other hand, can feel overwhelming due to its extensive feature set, and its interface has been described by some as less intuitive, requiring more clicks to access certain information. The integration into a larger platform also means that its DMARC-specific focus might not be as sharp as a dedicated tool.
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.
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4.7 / 5(360)
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.
delivers a seamless, proactive brand protection experience
3.5 / 5
What do you like best about CTM360?
CTM360 consolidates external attack surface management, brand protection, anti‑phishing, and takedowns into a single, unified platform. It cuts through the noise with pre‑populated threat data specific to our brand—no extra setup required—and consistently delivers highly actionable alerts
What do you dislike about CTM360?
While takedowns are fast and effective, expanding reach across more platforms and registrars would enhance the impact
What problems is CTM360 solving and how is that benefiting you?
Data leakage, Breaches, Brand imposters or VIP
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
It's Good
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about CTM360?
The detection works. Really good information given on breached credentials and fake apps that a takedown was so easy.
What do you dislike about CTM360?
The interface is not user friendly. Sometimes it takes more than a couple of clicks to get the information needed.
What problems is CTM360 solving and how is that benefiting you?
It allows us to view breached credentials and also fake website & apps.
Zulfa J.
CTO Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
CTM360 give whole experience as a user. The detection for cases is okay overall
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about CTM360?
The support of the CTM360 team is totally responsive and helpful. The platform also user friendly and easy to use
What do you dislike about CTM360?
Sometimes we got confuse with the filtering features. However, the support team has guide us accordingly
What problems is CTM360 solving and how is that benefiting you?
Detection for EASM cases - features of deep scanning
brand monitoring. By connecting with the CIRT team globally. CTM360 Sometimes able to take down cases faster than other platform
Verified User in Financial Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Recommmended
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about CTM360?
quick Threat intelligence and insights about the related issues and leaks
What do you dislike about CTM360?
Sometime shows repeated or resolved issues and vulnerabilities
What problems is CTM360 solving and how is that benefiting you?
TI feeds, Data leaks etc
Hafiz T.
Unit Head Cyber Security Operations Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Review CTM360 after using for 1 Year period.
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about CTM360?
Most helpful from CTM360 is take down phishing domain very fast for my customer and could finding and detect Brand Impersonation focus on Social media app with fake content.
What do you dislike about CTM360?
Least helpful is data exposure on repository with another platform such as Gitlab , Bitbucket in case some customer using above tool will could not detect.
What problems is CTM360 solving and how is that benefiting you?
In the past take down period is big issue for my customer because take around 5-7days and customer have complain on this issue , However when changing to use "Brand Protection" of CTM360 service , CTM360 team could help my team action quickly on take down phishing URL or fake content URL related with my customer domain name. average complete action take down around 2-3 days.
Watthanachai K.
Consulting IT Specialist Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Pricing
KDmarc's pricing information is not publicly available and requires direct contact, whereas DMARC360 offers a free Community Edition, with other tiers requiring a quote.
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