PowerDMARC presents itself as a full-suite email authentication and security platform. We found its feature set to be extensive, going beyond just DMARC reporting to include hosted SPF, DKIM, BIMI, MTA-STS, and TLS-RPT.
The platform offers detailed DMARC aggregate (RUA) and forensic (RUF) report processing, coupled with advanced analytics like geolocation reports, threat maps, and email sender identification. Features such as one-click DNS publishing and automatic subdomain detection streamline the setup and ongoing management of DMARC policies. It's designed to give a granular view of email traffic and potential threats.
The Splunk TA-DMARC add-on, on the other hand, is built specifically for Splunk environments. Its primary function is to ingest and parse DMARC aggregate reports (RUA) into Splunk, allowing users to leverage Splunk's powerful search and dashboard capabilities for DMARC data.
As an add-on, its feature set is inherently more focused on data integration rather than comprehensive email security management. We found it suitable for organizations already heavily invested in Splunk, offering basic reporting and visualization within that ecosystem. However, it lacks the broader hosted services and advanced threat intelligence that dedicated DMARC platforms provide.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
PowerDMARC generally offers a user-friendly experience, especially for those new to DMARC. We found the guided setup wizards and clear recommendations helpful in navigating the initial configuration. The centralized dashboard provides a good overview of domain status and security scores.
While robust, some users might find certain aspects of the user interface (UI) a bit busy or, as some reviews suggest, a few modules like billing can be less intuitive to locate. However, overall, it aims to simplify complex DMARC management into an accessible platform.
The user experience for the Splunk TA-DMARC add-on is entirely dependent on one's familiarity with Splunk. It integrates DMARC data into existing Splunk dashboards, meaning the user experience is essentially the Splunk experience. For seasoned Splunk users, this is a natural extension.
However, for those not already proficient in Splunk, there's a significant learning curve. The add-on itself doesn't offer a standalone DMARC-specific UI, relying on Splunk's querying and visualization tools. Given its 'archived' status, we don't expect any further dedicated UX improvements for DMARC reporting within this add-on.
Which product has the best support
Support
PowerDMARC consistently receives high marks for its customer support. We've seen numerous accounts praising their responsive and knowledgeable team, available via phone, email, and screen-sharing sessions. This level of personalized assistance is crucial for navigating the nuances of email authentication.
They also provide video tutorials, interactive demos, and even managed services options. For MSPs, the onboarding program and dedicated support are particularly beneficial, helping to ensure smooth client transitions and ongoing management.
When it comes to the Splunk TA-DMARC add-on, the situation is quite different. The add-on is explicitly listed as 'Not Supported.' This means there is no official support provided by the developer, and any issues fall squarely on the user's shoulders.
While community forums or general Splunk support might offer some avenues for assistance, dedicated DMARC-specific help for this add-on is non-existent. This lack of support is a significant consideration, especially for critical functions like email security.
Who should use each product
Suitability
PowerDMARC is highly suitable for a broad range of users, from individual domain owners to large enterprises and Managed Service Providers (MSPs). For MSPs, its multi-tenant control panel, white-label support, and consolidated domain view make it an excellent choice for managing multiple client domains.
Enterprises benefit from its comprehensive feature set, robust reporting, and strong support for compliance. SMBs and even personal domain users can leverage its free plan and user-friendly interface to secure their email communications effectively.
The Splunk TA-DMARC add-on is best suited for organizations that are already deeply integrated with Splunk for their security information and event management (SIEM) or general data analytics. It's ideal for those who want to centralize their DMARC data alongside other security logs within their Splunk instance.
However, due to its 'Not Supported' and 'archived' status, and the inherent complexity and cost of Splunk, it is less suitable for SMBs or individual users. MSPs would find it challenging due to the lack of multi-tenancy features and dedicated support, requiring significant custom development to manage multiple clients.
How does PowerDMARC compare with Splunk TA-DMARC add-on?
DMARC report analysis
Ability to parse and visualize DMARC RUA and RUF reports.
Comprehensive aggregate and forensic report processing with advanced analytics.
Parses RUA reports into Splunk for custom visualization and analysis.
Source detection
Identifies legitimate and unauthorized email sending sources.
Identifies email senders with detailed breakdowns.
Helps identify sources based on DMARC reports within Splunk queries.
Forward detection
Detects email forwarding scenarios and their DMARC impact.
Advanced algorithms to identify and categorize forwarded emails.
Can be configured in Splunk to help detect forwarding patterns.
Spoof detection
Detects and helps mitigate email spoofing attempts.
Provides clear insights into spoofing attempts and enables enforcement.
Helps detect spoofing through DMARC failure data in Splunk.
Notifications and alerts
Provides real-time alerts for DMARC failures or policy changes.
Customizable alerts for DMARC RUF failures and domain health.
Splunk's alerting framework can be used to set up notifications.
Reporting
Generates various types of DMARC and email security reports.
Offers scheduled PDF reports, geolocation, and threat map reports.
Leverages Splunk's reporting and dashboard capabilities.
API
Provides an API for programmatic access and integration.
API access available on higher-tier plans.
The add-on itself does not provide a direct DMARC API, relies on Splunk's APIs.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple client domains from a single interface (for MSPs).
Multi-tenant control panel and consolidated view for MSPs.
Not designed for multi-tenancy; would require custom Splunk configurations.
SPF flattening
Automatically resolves SPF lookup limits.
Hosted SPF (Power SPF) feature to flatten SPF records.
Does not offer SPF flattening; DMARC-focused only.
Hosted DMARC
Manages DMARC records directly on the platform.
Includes hosted DMARC services.
No hosted DMARC; requires manual DNS record management.
BIMI
Support for Brand Indicators for Message Identification.
Includes hosted BIMI support.
No direct BIMI support; only processes DMARC data.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Support for MTA-STS and TLS reporting.
Includes hosted MTA-STS and TLS-RPT services.
No direct support for MTA-STS or TLS-RPT.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitors IP/domain reputation and checks against blocklists.
Reputation monitoring (IP/Domain) on paid plans.
Does not natively check blocklists; would require custom Splunk integration.
AI copilot
Utilizes AI for insights or automated DMARC management.
No AI copilot feature explicitly advertised.
Does not feature an AI copilot.
DNS monitoring
Monitors changes to DNS records.
Domain DNS timeline to track changes.
Does not provide dedicated DNS monitoring outside of DMARC records.
Self hostable
Can be hosted on your own infrastructure.
A SaaS platform, not designed for self-hosting.
An add-on for Splunk, which can be self-hosted, but the add-on itself is not a standalone self-hostable application.
Free trial/free tier
Offers a free period or a permanently free plan.
Generous free plan for personal domains (10k emails/month).
The add-on is free, but Splunk itself has various licensing models including free tiers.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
PowerDMARC, while highly capable, has minor drawbacks, such as a sometimes less intuitive billing module and occasional UX inconsistencies. Splunk TA-DMARC add-on, however, carries more significant concerns, primarily its 'archived' and 'Not Supported' status, meaning no future updates or official assistance. It also requires a full Splunk instance, which adds considerable overhead if not already in use.
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(208)
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4.0 / 5
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.)
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.
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.)
Easy Platform for DMARC Management
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
Easy to use and great tools for troubleshooting. Theres also great guides that take you through the process of setup. We have most of our managed domains in PowerDMARC, as integration is very easy. We use PowerDMARC almost everyday for its various reporting tools. So when were not setting up new domains were monitoring our current ones. Customer Support also is very responsive, on the odd occassion where I need support, an advisor is back in touch within the hour.
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
There isn't much we dislike about PowerDMARC.
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
DMARC, DKIM and SPF policies are held in one place, which makes it easy to pick and choose what settings are required for each domain.
We havent go to spend time typing out a policy as we can use sliders to get our desired settings, which is then made for us.
We can see how secure we are bu the reporting.
We also get great reporting tools which we show our end users.
Marcus M.
Senior Technical Engineer Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Great service
4.5 / 5
What do you like best about PowerDMARC?
Camilo was incredibly helpful. He gave detailed explanations of the changes that were recommended.
What do you dislike about PowerDMARC?
I don't disliked anything. The platform is full featured.
What problems is PowerDMARC solving and how is that benefiting you?
Moving our DMARC policy from quarantine to reject.
Colin S.
Senior Information Security Engineer Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Pricing
PowerDMARC offers tiered pricing based on email volume, including a generous free plan, while the Splunk TA-DMARC add-on is free but requires a separate, potentially costly, Splunk instance.
Small
Up to 10k emails / month
Free plan
Free (requires Splunk)
Medium
Up to 100k emails / month
Contact for pricing
Free (requires Splunk)
Large
Up to 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
Free (requires Splunk)
Enterprise
Over 1 million emails / month
Contact for pricing
Free (requires Splunk)
Suped hard sell incoming!
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4.9 / 5(208)
