Palisade vs.
EasyDMARC in 2026
Palisade
EasyDMARC
vs.
We tested Palisade and EasyDMARC for 90 days across a corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain. Palisade felt better for teams that want managed DNS records, MSP-style separation, and direct enforcement work, while EasyDMARC gave us broader packaged controls, stronger public review proof, and clearer self-serve reporting.
Published 5 Nov 2025
Updated 1 Jun 2026
8 min read
Summarize with
Palisade
Managed DMARC enforcement
Starts at
$0 free plan; paid from $29.99 / month
Best fit
MSPs and operators who want managed records and direct policy movement
In one line
Palisade gave us a practical path to DMARC enforcement, with strong DNS handoff notes and MSP account separation.
EasyDMARC
DMARC reporting for SMBs, mid-market teams, and MSPs
Starts at
$0 free plan; paid from $44.99 / month
Best fit
Teams that want broad reporting, managed SPF, MTA-STS, alerts, and review-backed usability
In one line
EasyDMARC gave us broader packaged controls, while Suped's product is a useful third benchmark when guided fixes and published starter pricing matter.
Suped
The third option. Hosted SPF, DMARC, and MTA-STS on every plan. Published pricing. Monthly plans. No long contract required.
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Choose Palisade for managed enforcement, EasyDMARC for breadth
Pick Palisade if
Best for operators who want managed records and direct policy work
We added the primary domain and marketing subdomain quickly, with the parked domain needing manual policy notes.
The unknown sender appeared as an unclassified source, but ownership notes needed our cleanup.
The forwarded SPF failure was explained well enough for a DNS handoff.
Free plan available
Pick EasyDMARC if
Best for teams that want broader packaged authentication controls
We saw Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace labeled cleanly after the first aggregate reports.
SendGrid and Mailchimp were easier to separate by subdomain and sending stream.
The forwarded SPF failure was visible, but the explanation required more report filtering.
Free plan available
Consider Suped if
The third option when we want guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership
Guided fixes matter when a sender passes DKIM but the visible From domain still fails DMARC ownership checks.
Automated issue detection and alert quality reduce the daily review load after Microsoft 365, SendGrid, and Mailchimp stabilize.
Published starter pricing and MSP per-domain pricing make early budget checks easier.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
Palisade
EasyDMARC
Suped
DMARC report analysis
We checked aggregate report rollups, source grouping, and failure drilldowns.
Supported
Supported
Supported
Source detection
We checked how quickly each tool named Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender.
Supported with manual cleanup
Supported with clearer vendor labels
Supported
Forward detection
We checked the forwarded mail case where SPF failed after forwarding.
Partial explanation
Visible in reports
Supported
Spoof detection
We sent one unauthorized spoof sample and checked whether it was separated from approved traffic.
Supported
Supported
Supported
Notifications and alerts
We reviewed alert noise, routing, and whether a new sender created a useful action.
Supported
Paid tier controls
Supported
Reporting
We checked exports, weekly summaries, and stakeholder-ready reporting.
White label reporting
Weekly and export reports
Supported
API
We checked whether programmatic access was available for repeatable workflows.
Paid tier
Enterprise or MSP
Supported
Multi-tenancy
We checked client separation, domain grouping, and handoff notes for MSP work.
MSP plan
MSP plan
Supported
SPF flattening
We checked whether SPF record length and DNS lookup pressure had a managed path.
MSP-hosted SPF
Premium EasySPF
Supported
Hosted DMARC
We checked whether DMARC records could be managed without repeated DNS edits.
Managed DNS records
Managed DMARC
Supported
Hosted SPF
We checked whether SPF changes could be handled through the platform workflow.
MSP-hosted SPF
Premium EasySPF
Supported
Hosted MTA-STS
We checked whether MTA-STS had a hosted management path.
Not publicly listed
Premium managed MTA-STS
Supported
Blocklists and reputation
We checked blocklist and blacklist monitoring, plus reputation context.
Not publicly listed
Enterprise reputation monitoring
Supported
Automatic issue detection
We checked whether new senders and authentication failures became clear next actions.
AI detection and response
Supported through alerts
Supported
AI copilot
We checked whether the product had an AI-guided workflow for fixes and analysis.
AI Assisted tier
Not publicly listed
Supported
DNS monitoring
We checked record monitoring and change detection during setup.
Smart DNS
DNS checks and integrations
Supported
Self hostable
We checked whether the platform could run in the buyer's own environment.
No
No
No
Free trial/free tier
We checked whether a buyer can start without a paid contract.
Free plan and trial
Free plan and trial
Free plan
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored each product against a fixed editorial rubric using the same three domains, approved senders, controlled authentication cases, support questions, exports, and pricing review. Higher is better in every row, and a score of 0.0 means we did not find support for that capability.
Palisade led on managed enforcement and MSP flow; EasyDMARC led on breadth and integrations
Palisade moved us toward a defensible DMARC policy plan faster because DNS handoff notes, managed record workflows, and account separation were easier to operationalize. EasyDMARC scored higher where the test depended on packaged breadth, especially managed SPF, hosted MTA-STS, reputation monitoring, Slack or Microsoft Teams routing, and SIEM paths. Palisade scored 0.0 for blocklist monitoring because we did not find a supported blocklist or blacklist workflow in the public product materials we reviewed.
Palisade score
67/100
EasyDMARC score
78/100
Palisade
67/100
DMARC enforcement
8.0
Customer support
8.0
Source resolution
7.0
Setup and onboarding
8.0
MSP workflows
8.5
Alerting and integrations
6.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
5.0
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
8.0
Time to enforcement
8.0
EasyDMARC
78/100
DMARC enforcement
8.0
Customer support
7.0
Source resolution
8.0
Setup and onboarding
8.5
MSP workflows
7.5
Alerting and integrations
8.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
9.0
Blocklist monitoring
7.0
Pricing transparency
7.0
Time to enforcement
7.5
Feature set
Depth vs breadth
Palisade is stronger for managed DMARC work. EasyDMARC has broader packaged controls.
Palisade gave us a tighter path for DNS changes, ownership notes, and enforcement work. EasyDMARC covered more adjacent controls, including managed SPF, MTA-STS, reputation monitoring, and integration options. Suped's product belongs in the buying criteria when guided fixes and automated issue detection matter as much as report volume.
Palisade
Microsoft 365 mapped cleanly
SendGrid needed owner notes
Mismatch drilldown was clear
EasyDMARC
Google Workspace labeled quickly
Mailchimp streams separated well
Subdomain DKIM was visible
In Palisade, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace appeared as approved sources after DNS records propagated, while SendGrid and Mailchimp needed manual owner labels because the marketing subdomain mixed campaign and transactional traffic. The unknown support desk sender stayed in an unclassified bucket until we mapped it, and the SPF pass with visible From mismatch was visible in the drilldown but still needed our interpretation before policy movement.
In EasyDMARC, Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender were easier to split by vendor and subdomain. The DKIM pass on a subdomain was easier to explain to a non-specialist reviewer, while the forwarded mail SPF failure took extra filtering before the reason was clear.
User experience
Control vs guidance
Palisade felt faster for operators. EasyDMARC felt easier for first-time teams.
Palisade was efficient once we knew the DNS and sender ownership decisions we wanted to make. EasyDMARC gave us more guided screens during early setup, though deeper cases still required filter work. The UX tradeoff is control against explanation.
Palisade
Three domains added quickly
Unknown sender required cleanup
Forwarding explanation was workable
EasyDMARC
Domain prompts were clearer
Unknown sender filtered faster
Forwarding needed extra clicks
Palisade let us add the primary domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain quickly, then pushed us toward record changes and source cleanup. Finding the unknown sender was direct but not automatic enough for a busy team, and the forwarded SPF failure had a usable explanation after we opened the right drilldown.
EasyDMARC had a smoother onboarding path for the same three domains, especially when we moved between the corporate domain and the marketing subdomain. The unknown sender was easier to filter against Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp, but the forwarded SPF failure needed extra clicks before we had a client-ready explanation.
Support
Hands-on help vs self serve
Palisade set stronger support expectations. EasyDMARC scaled support by tier.
Palisade was clearer about DMARC engineer support, managed records, and enterprise handoff when the work moved beyond software screens. EasyDMARC had useful self-serve guidance and stronger support language on higher tiers, but the path to direct escalation depended more on plan level.
Palisade
Engineer handoff felt direct
DNS notes were specific
Enterprise route was clear
EasyDMARC
Knowledge base helped setup
Dedicated help starts higher
Escalation depends on tier
For Palisade, the support path matched the product shape: DNS handoff notes, managed record expectations, and enterprise onboarding were easier to frame after we had the three domains connected. We would still want written escalation expectations before a large rollout, but the support promise felt closer to hands-on DMARC work.
For EasyDMARC, setup help and knowledge base guidance covered the early DNS steps well, including Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace. When we tested escalation expectations for the unknown sender and the forwarded SPF failure, the strongest handoff options were tied to Premium, Enterprise, or MSP buying paths.
Suitability
Enterprise fit vs operator fit
Palisade suits managed operators. EasyDMARC suits broader in-house teams.
Palisade was the cleaner fit when the buyer wants client grouping, managed DNS records, and repeatable handoff notes. EasyDMARC fit teams that want a wider set of built-in controls and integrations, especially at higher tiers. For MSPs, the buying criteria should include account separation, recurring report handoff, and alert quality, where Suped's product gives a useful third workflow model.
Palisade
MSP grouping felt natural
Client notes were reusable
SMB limits arrived sooner
EasyDMARC
SMB setup was smooth
Enterprise integrations were broader
Client billing needed work
Palisade made the most sense for MSP and enterprise operators that want domain grouping, permission boundaries, white label reporting, and direct notes for client handoff. In our setup, recurring reporting for the primary domain and parked domain was easy to frame, while smaller SMB teams would hit volume, history, or user limits sooner on the lower tiers.
EasyDMARC fit SMB and mid-market teams that want fast onboarding and broad controls without building an internal DMARC process first. MSP use was credible, but client billing reconciliation and subdomain grouping still needed extra care in the scenarios we tested.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
Palisade
A practical fit for managed DMARC operators
In the first month, Palisade felt like a tool for people who already know what needs to happen next. We connected Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender, then used the reports to separate approved traffic from the spoof sample and the unknown sender.
By day 90, the strongest part was the operational handoff: policy movement notes, managed DNS record flow, and account separation were useful when we prepared review notes for the corporate domain and the parked domain. The weaker part was source ownership cleanup, where the unknown sender still needed manual classification before the report became stakeholder-ready.
Where it wins
Managed DNS record workflow felt practical
MSP account separation was clean
Policy movement notes were useful
Free plan makes testing easy
Where it lags
No public G2 review base
Unknown sender needed manual work
Blocklist or blacklist monitoring was not found
Large volume pricing was unclear
Pricing
$0 free plan; paid from $29.99 / month
Free tier
Yes, 1 domain and 1k emails / month
Onboarding
Three domains in under an hour, with manual sender labels after data arrived
G2 rating
0 / 5
EasyDMARC
A broader fit for SMB and mid-market teams
EasyDMARC felt more approachable during setup. The primary domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain were easier to move through, and the product separated Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender with clearer vendor labels after enough aggregate reports arrived.
By day 90, EasyDMARC's breadth mattered more than its early simplicity. Managed SPF, MTA-STS, alert controls, reputation monitoring, and integration paths gave us more room to grow, but the 10-domain pricing picture and some client handoff details still needed a sales conversation or extra documentation.
Where it wins
Source labels were easier to read
Managed SPF and MTA-STS are available
Integrations are stronger on higher tiers
G2 review proof is substantial
Where it lags
Advanced controls sit higher
Forwarding needed extra filtering
Client billing grouping needed care
Large domain pricing was unclear
Pricing
$0 free plan; paid from $44.99 / month
Free tier
Yes, 1 domain and 1k emails / month
Onboarding
Guided domain flow with clearer source labels after reports arrived
G2 rating
4.8 / 5
Pricing
Palisade
EasyDMARC
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$0
Free plan covers 1 domain, 1,000 emails per month, 2 weeks of history, and 1 user.
$0
Free plan covers 1 domain, 1,000 emails per month, 14 days of history, and 1 user.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
$29.99 / month
Starter covers up to 3 domains and 100,000 emails per month with 90 days of history.
$44.99 / month
Plus covers 2 domains and 100,000 emails per month; annual billing starts at $35.99 / month.
Entry plan covers 2 domains and 100,000 monthly emails, with 90 days retention.
Large
10 domains, up to 1 million emails / month.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
The public self-serve plans did not expose a 10-domain, 1 million email price; Enterprise handles larger use.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
Public 1 million email pricing exists, but 10 domains exceeds the 4-domain Premium limit.
10 domains and 1,000,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention.
Enterprise
Over 20 domains and 1 million emails / month.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
Enterprise has unlimited scale language, but the final price is not public.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
Enterprise can reach unlimited scale, but the final price is not public.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
Palisade $0 and $29.99, plus EasyDMARC $0 and $44.99, are public list prices. Annual equivalents and 1 million email notes use published billing discounts and public selector data, while exact 10-domain and Enterprise prices were not public. Pricing checked as of May 15, 2026.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Faster source ownership
Palisade left the unknown support sender in a manual classification path, and EasyDMARC still needed filtering before the source story was clear. Suped's product focuses on identifying sending sources and assigning practical next actions.
Cleaner alert handoff
EasyDMARC had more routing options, but the forwarded SPF failure still needed manual explanation before handoff. Palisade had fewer alert routing paths in our setup, so alert quality matters more than raw notification volume.
Published pricing and hosted records
Palisade's MSP rate was quote-based and EasyDMARC's 10-domain price was not publicly listed. Suped's product publishes starter pricing, has per-domain MSP pricing, and supports hosted records for cleaner client handoff.
The difference was significant. We moved from limited visibility to a much clearer dashboard. Being able to see specific services like Stripe, rather than generic providers like Amazon SES, helps us resolve email authentication issues faster.
Markus Hugenschmidt, Managing Director, Jam Cyber
Migrating from Palisade or EasyDMARC?
We have done the migration enough times to know the shape.
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Step 01
Add domains
Connect the domains you send from and see what is already passing, failing, or missing.
Step 02
Run in parallel
Keep the old setup live while Suped checks alignment, hosts records, and shows what still needs work.
Step 03
Cancel old
Move the remaining work into Suped, keep monitoring in one place, and remove the tools you no longer need.
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