MailHardener provides a robust set of features focused on DMARC, SPF, and DKIM management. We found its primary strength lies in its ability to offer deep insights into email authentication, helping us identify and fix configuration errors.
It includes tools for DNS record management, email source identification, and a clear overview of DMARC compliance. We particularly appreciate its emphasis on a streamlined workflow, which simplifies the process of achieving enforcement.
PowerDMARC boasts a very comprehensive feature set, extending beyond basic DMARC reporting to include advanced hosted services and an array of diagnostic tools. We found its platform capable of handling complex multi-domain environments with ease.
Its offerings span hosted SPF, DKIM, BIMI, MTA-STS, and TLS-RPT, positioning it as an all-in-one email security solution. The real-time reporting and threat intelligence are particularly strong, giving us immediate visibility into potential issues.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
MailHardener offers a clean, straightforward interface that prioritizes essential DMARC data. We found the dashboard to be intuitive, allowing us to quickly grasp the authentication status of our domains and identify issues.
The setup process is guided, making it relatively easy to onboard new domains. Its focus on simplicity ensures that users, even those new to DMARC, can navigate the platform without feeling overwhelmed.
PowerDMARC's platform is feature-rich, which can initially feel a bit dense due to the sheer volume of options available. However, once familiarized, we found it to be highly functional and efficient for managing a wide range of email security protocols.
The interface includes helpful wizards and guides for setup, but some sections might require a few extra clicks to reach desired information. Users praised its ease of setup for technical users familiar with DNS records and email server configurations, but some mentioned the UX could be more intuitive and modern in places.
Which product has the best support
Support
MailHardener provides support primarily through documentation and an email-based ticketing system. While not extensively reviewed on public platforms, our experience suggests that issues are handled effectively, though perhaps without the immediate gratification of live chat.
They focus on empowering users through clear guides, which can often resolve questions before needing direct support. This self-service approach is effective for users who prefer to find answers independently.
PowerDMARC receives consistent praise for its outstanding and responsive support team. Many users highlight the personalized assistance, with engineers often going above and beyond in video calls to explain complex configurations.
We've experienced their quick response times and detailed explanations firsthand, which significantly eases the implementation and troubleshooting processes. Their onboarding program for MSPs is particularly well-regarded, making them a strong contender for those who value hands-on assistance.
Who should use each product
Suitability
MailHardener is highly suitable for SMBs and enterprises looking for a focused and robust DMARC solution without excessive bells and whistles. Its clear interface and effective core features make it a solid choice for those prioritizing email security essentials.
For MSPs, MailHardener offers dedicated plans and features that allow for efficient management of multiple client domains. Its scalability and strong reporting make it a viable option for providers managing diverse client portfolios.
PowerDMARC shines for enterprises and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) requiring an all-encompassing email security platform. Its extensive hosted services, multi-tenancy capabilities, and detailed reporting make it ideal for large-scale deployments and service providers.
While it offers a free plan suitable for personal domains and SMBs, its advanced features and support for complex configurations cater exceptionally well to organizations with sophisticated email security needs and those managing numerous domains for clients.
How does MailHardener compare with PowerDMARC?
DMARC report analysis
Detailed analysis of DMARC aggregate and forensic reports.
Source detection
Identifies legitimate and fraudulent email sending sources.
Forward detection
Detects email forwarding chains that can impact DMARC alignment.
Spoof detection
Detects attempts to spoof your domain.
Notifications and alerts
Customizable alerts for DMARC policy changes or suspicious activity.
Available on higher tiers
Reporting
Offers various reports, including compliance, threat, and historical data.
API
Application Programming Interface for integration with other systems.
Available on higher tiers
Multi-tenancy
Manages multiple client domains from a single dashboard.
SPF flattening
Combines multiple SPF records to overcome the 10-lookup limit.
Included as Power SPF
Hosted DMARC
Manages DMARC records on the platform, reducing DNS changes.
BIMI
Brand Indicators for Message Identification support.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Hosted MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors domain and IP blocklists (blacklists) and sender reputation.
Reputation monitoring on higher tiers
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC management.
DNS monitoring
Monitors DNS records for unauthorized changes.
Domain DNS timeline
Self hostable
Option to host the DMARC solution on your own infrastructure.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free version or trial period.
Limited free tier available
Free plan for personal domains (10k emails)
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
When reviewing both platforms, we found that MailHardener, while solid in its core DMARC functionalities, has less public feedback to gauge user sentiment and potential unique challenges. PowerDMARC, on the other hand, occasionally shows minor UX/UI inconsistencies and its extensive features can initially be overwhelming.
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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G2 is the most popular review platform for DMARC products, so this is a strong signal that this product is not popular.
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What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
Easy to use, easy to implement, comprehensive
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
Nothing to report except perhaps the billing module, which is a bit difficult to find.
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
Email security management for our clients
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
E-mail security made easy
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
Very easy to set up. You can start with the basics and add features later. The system also guides you through the set-up process and provides recommendations for improvement.
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
For reporting and advanced features a subscription is required. However, for basic security for personal domains it's free!
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
More and more emails where rejected by email servers, or put in the SPAM folder of the recipient. Turns out a DMARC record is required by more and more e-mail providers. With PowerDMARC it is easy to solve this! Emails send from our domain are now fully compliant!
Juriaan K.
Personal domain for emailing Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Fantastic All-in-One DMARC Management, But Needs Easier Client Switching and More Whitelabel Options
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
I really appreciate how convenient it is to handle all the DMARC settings within a single, user-friendly platform. Their support team has been excellent in walking us through set up and troubleshooting for our specific clients.
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
I would like to see more customization options available in the Whitelabel section. Some of the current image sizing choices don't work well with our logo, which isn't a major issue, but having more flexibility would be a nice improvement.
Additionally, switching between clients in the MSSP view is a little tedious. Right now, you have to log in as a specific client and then log out to return to the MSSP view. It would be much easier if there were a "User/Client" drop-down menu in the upper right corner, allowing you to quickly switch back and forth.
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is helping us protect our clients emails and reputations by blocking spoofing.
Zohra M.
Chaos-to-Order Transformation Expert Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
PowerDMARC migration
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
I think that it's very easy to get an overview of the status of our domains and the services.
It is easy to manage and work with the hosted services
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
Sometimes it takes time to update, or it doesn't show errors in the portal.
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
Primarily it's for implementing DMARC and DKIM.
Verified User in Manufacturing
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
PowerDMARC
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
Easy to use, Easy to configure, detailed report, high visibility
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
PowerDMARC SPF softfail is enabled. Hard Fail support must be enabled
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
E Mail domain spoofing problem is resolved using Power DMARC
Verified User in Investment Management
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Pricing
MailHardener offers various pricing tiers with a free option, while PowerDMARC provides a generous free plan for personal domains, with higher tiers priced based on email volume and features.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
Free tier available
Free plan (10k emails)
Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
Contact for pricing
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