OnDMARC offers a comprehensive suite of features, moving beyond just DMARC reporting to encompass a broader email security ecosystem. We found its dynamic services for SPF, DKIM, and MTA-STS to be particularly robust, allowing for easier management of DNS records.
The platform also integrates advanced capabilities like Radar (their AI-driven threat intelligence), DNS Guardian, and BIMI support, which are crucial for a proactive email security posture. Its ability to handle multiple domains and provide detailed forensic reporting makes it a powerful tool for larger organizations.
ELK DMARC is essentially a specialized deployment of the ELK (Elasticsearch, Logstash, Kibana) stack designed for DMARC RUA report processing. Its feature set is focused squarely on parsing DMARC XML reports and visualizing the data within Kibana, which it does effectively.
As a self-hosted, open-source solution, it provides the core DMARC reporting functionality without additional bells and whistles. Features beyond raw report analysis, such as active DNS management or advanced threat intelligence, are not part of the standard offering and would require custom development or integration.
ELK DMARC
How easy is each product to use
User experience
ELK DMARC
From our hands-on experience, OnDMARC generally offers an intuitive and user-friendly interface. The dashboards provide a clear overview of DMARC compliance and email authentication status, with guided workflows simplifying complex tasks like moving to DMARC enforcement.
However, we did notice that some users find the GUI a bit clunky or overwhelming initially, particularly when navigating advanced reporting features or customizing dashboards. Despite this, the overall guided experience significantly smooths the DMARC journey for most users.
ELK DMARC’s user experience is largely dictated by your familiarity with the ELK stack. Deploying and configuring Elasticsearch, Logstash, and Kibana, along with the DMARC parsing scripts, requires considerable technical expertise and comfort with command-line operations.
Once set up, the interface is Kibana, which is powerful for data visualization but requires knowledge of queries and dashboard creation to extract meaningful insights from DMARC reports. It is not a plug-and-play solution; it demands a hands-on approach to both setup and ongoing use.
ELK DMARC
Which product has the best support
Support
ELK DMARC
OnDMARC boasts excellent customer support, which is frequently highlighted in user feedback. We found their team to be responsive, knowledgeable, and proactive, providing guidance throughout the DMARC implementation process and offering regular account reviews.
Support channels include email, chat (for Premier plan), and phone support (for Premier plan), along with dedicated account managers. This level of personalized assistance is invaluable, especially for organizations navigating the complexities of email authentication for the first time.
As an open-source project, ELK DMARC does not come with formal vendor support. Assistance is typically found through community forums, GitHub issues, and self-help documentation.
While the open-source community can be helpful, it lacks the guaranteed response times and personalized guidance of a commercial offering. Users are essentially responsible for their own support, relying on internal expertise or third-party consultants if issues arise during deployment or operation.
ELK DMARC
Who should use each product
Suitability
ELK DMARC
OnDMARC is ideal for organizations seeking a managed, feature-rich DMARC solution with strong support. It's particularly well-suited for:
Managed Service Providers (MSPs): The multi-tenancy capabilities and comprehensive feature set make it a solid choice for managing multiple client domains. Enterprise: Large organizations benefit from its extensive feature set, detailed reporting, and dedicated support. SMB: The Express plan provides an accessible entry point for smaller businesses needing straightforward DMARC implementation and protection without requiring deep in-house expertise.
ELK DMARC caters to a very specific audience: those with the technical resources and desire for a self-hosted, customizable DMARC reporting solution. It is best for:
Managed Service Providers (MSPs): Only if they have strong ELK stack expertise and want to build a customized DMARC offering. Enterprise: Can be suitable for enterprises with significant IT infrastructure and data engineering teams who prefer to maintain full control over their data and systems. SMB: Generally not suitable due to the high technical overhead for setup, maintenance, and lack of dedicated support.
ELK DMARC
How does OnDMARC compare with ELK DMARC?
ELK DMARC
DMARC report analysis
Parses and visualizes DMARC aggregate reports.
Comprehensive, intuitive dashboards
Raw data visualization via Kibana
Source detection
Identifies all sending sources for your domains.
Detailed, categorized source identification
Identifies sources from RUA data
Forward detection
Helps distinguish legitimate forwards from spoofing attempts.
Advanced algorithms to identify forwarding
Possible with manual analysis of reports
Spoof detection
Alerts on unauthorized use of your domain.
Proactive alerts and detailed forensic data
Identifies non-compliant emails
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC issues or suspicious activity.
Smart alerts and anomaly detection
Requires custom setup and configuration
Reporting
Generates various reports for compliance and analysis.
Extensive, customizable reports
Kibana dashboards for data visualization
API
Provides an API for programmatic access to data and features.
Available in Essentials and Premier plans
No dedicated API, direct database access
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple domains or client accounts from a single interface.
Supports multiple domains with user permissions
Possible with careful ELK stack configuration
SPF flattening
Manages SPF records to avoid the 10-lookup limit.
Dynamic SPF service
Not a DNS management tool
Hosted DMARC
Vendor hosts DMARC records and related DNS services.
Dynamic Services for DMARC, SPF, DKIM
Self-hosted solution
BIMI
Supports Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Guided setup and management for BIMI
Not supported as a reporting tool
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Supports Mail Transfer Agent Strict Transport Security and TLS Reporting.
Dynamic Services for MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Not supported as a reporting tool
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors domain reputation and blocklist status.
Radar Pro, DNS Guardian features
No reputation monitoring included
AI copilot
Uses AI for advanced insights or automation.
Radar AI for threat intelligence
No AI capabilities
DNS monitoring
Monitors changes to DNS records.
DNS Guardian, DNS History, change alerts
No integrated DNS monitoring
Self hostable
Can be installed and run on your own infrastructure.
SaaS platform
Designed for self-hosting
Free trial/free tier
Offers a free period or a perpetually free usage tier.
Free trial available
Open-source, no software cost
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
OnDMARC is a robust platform, but some users find its interface occasionally unintuitive and desire more customization options for reports. The initial setup can be overwhelming for those new to DNS concepts. ELK DMARC, while powerful, demands significant technical expertise for deployment and maintenance, lacking built-in support or advanced features beyond raw DMARC data visualization.
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.
4.9 / 5(94)
ELK DMARC
0 / 5(0)
Great for Managing Multiple DMAC Traces, Needs Auto-Triage for Forensic Reports
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
Managing multiple DMARC traces has become much simpler. By enabling BIMI, we were able to significantly reduce our key risks with both customers and partners.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
There is a need for automatic triaging of forensic reports, along with notifications if any anomalies are detected.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
BIMI helps our customers and partners recognize phishing scams more easily.
Verified User in Retail
Enterprise (> 1000 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.
Dynamic SPF and Powerful Features, GUI Could Use Improvement
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
I have been using Red Sift OnDMARC for over three years for monitoring DMARC, SPF, and DKIM across multiple domains, which would be difficult to manage without such a tool. It offers the ease of dynamic SPF and dynamic DMARC, which simplify complex monitoring tasks. The software provides a powerful set of features, making any initial setup challenges worthwhile. I especially value the single pane of glass interface as an IT administrator managing domains that engineers use, allowing me to track domain usage, detect spam issues, and dynamically update DMARC, DKIM, and SPF with ease. The dynamic SPF and DMARC/DKIM reports are integral for my operations, as they save considerable time by turning potentially lengthy tasks into several-minute jobs. Furthermore, the friendliness and support from our account manager, alongside our quarterly meetings, enhance the overall experience and decision to continue using the platform.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
I find the GUI a little bit difficult to navigate sometimes and a bit clunky, which sometimes makes it hard to find what I want.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
I use the product to monitor DMARC, SPF, and DKIM across domains, simplifying updates and detecting spam issues with ease. It turns lengthy tasks into minutes, providing a comprehensive view of domain usage and security.
Brice P.
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Easy DMARC implementation with great visibility
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
OnDMARC makes it very easy to set up and maintain DMARC records. The guided workflows and clear reporting helped us move from monitoring to full enforcement confidently. The user interface is intuitive, and support is very responsive whenever we have questions.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
It would be helpful if some of the reporting dashboards allowed more customization or export options. Sometimes, the volume of daily reports can feel overwhelming without filtering.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
It is helping us prevent domain spoofing and phishing attacks by enforcing DMARC policies. It has also improved visibility into who is sending emails on behalf of our domain, so we can take quick action if needed. Overall, it has strengthened our email security posture and improved trust in our communications.
Shashi K.
SR Manager IT Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
It is quite a useful tool to manage SPF/DKIM/DMARC records and understand it's impact on the domain.
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
The ease of using the application and the UI that is provides that helps in managing the records of the domain. Plus the customer service for the tool is quite responsive.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
The limitation of the feature of MTA-STS, in which it reports only a few of the domains.
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
It helps us in getting a clearer picture of the use case of our domain, plus the acceptance and the rejection rate.
Ashman B.
CyberSecurity Analyst Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Easy DMARC setup
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Red Sift OnDMARC?
We have had OnDMARC for several years, we onboarded all of our managed domains over the past 12months. It was very easy adding SPF, DKIM records and moving DMARC to 100% Reject. We had support from Red Sift all the way.
What do you dislike about Red Sift OnDMARC?
Sometimes the dashboard is misleading, i had moved a domain to reject 50% and the dashboard didn't reflect that. but customer support fixed that very quickly
What problems is Red Sift OnDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
Securing our domains to bring them up to 100% Reject
Verified User in Law Practice
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Pricing
OnDMARC offers tiered SaaS pricing with an accessible Express plan, while ELK DMARC is an open-source solution with no software cost, but requires investment in hosting resources.
4.9 / 5(94)
