Feature set
MXtoolbox offers a broad suite of email-related tools, extending far beyond DMARC. Its strength lies in its comprehensive DNS and email configuration diagnostics. We find it particularly useful for general domain health checks, including detailed MX, SPF, DKIM, and reverse DNS lookups. It provides adaptive sender blocklist monitoring, which is crucial for maintaining sender reputation and avoiding common pitfalls.
For DMARC specifically, MXtoolbox focuses on analytics and deployment assistance, helping to monitor inbound and outbound mailflow and protect against domain impersonation. While its DMARC features are solid for tracking authentication and identifying sources, the platform's overall utility shines when you need a holistic view of your email infrastructure's health, combining DMARC with other essential checks like blocklist status.
Kevlarr is a more specialized DMARC monitoring tool, designed with a clear focus on email security and deliverability through DMARC, SPF, and DKIM. It excels at providing detailed insights into mail flow, identifying unauthorized senders, and helping secure digital domain assets. A standout feature, as noted by users, is its AI integration to filter out "noise" from DMARC reports, allowing us to concentrate on critical issues more efficiently.
The platform emphasizes automation and offers a robust API, which is a significant advantage for organizations looking to integrate DMARC management into existing security workflows or build custom solutions. Kevlarr also caters well to MSPs, offering features that facilitate managing multiple client domains. While it doesn't offer the same breadth of general email tools as MXtoolbox, its depth in DMARC management is impressive.