User experience
MXtoolbox's user experience is a tale of two halves. The free tools are straightforward and widely accessible, making them a go-to for many. However, the paid Delivery Center can feel a bit more segmented, requiring clicks through multiple links to access specific reports or dashboards. It's functional, but not always the most intuitive for advanced features.
While powerful, the interface for MXtoolbox's paid features, in our experience, hasn't seen significant modernization. This means that while it gets the job done, new users might find the visual presentation less contemporary than other platforms. Its strength lies in raw diagnostic capability rather than sleek navigation.
spfXio, being a managed service, shifts much of the heavy lifting of DMARC, SPF, and DKIM management from the user to their dedicated account managers. This inherently simplifies the user experience for those who prefer a hands-off approach. The platform itself provides dashboards and reporting, but the direct configuration burden is reduced.
For users seeking comprehensive, self-service tools, spfXio might not be the ideal fit. Its strength lies in its 'managed' aspect, meaning the user experience is largely defined by the interaction with their account manager and the level of service provided, rather than direct platform interaction for complex tasks.