SimpleDMARC vs.
DMARCly in 2026
SimpleDMARC
DMARCly
vs.
We tested SimpleDMARC and DMARCly for 90 days across a corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain, with Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and one support desk sender connected. The result was not a clean winner: SimpleDMARC gave us the shorter path to an enforcement decision, while DMARCly covered more adjacent controls such as Safe SPF, MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, and blacklist (blocklist) monitoring.
SimpleDMARC
DMARC enforcement for small and mid-market teams
Starts at
Free plan available
Best fit
Teams that want guided DMARC reporting and clear policy movement without a broad platform rollout
In one line
SimpleDMARC made SPF and DKIM pass cases easy to read and gave us the clearest path to quarantine planning after the first month.
DMARCly
DMARC reporting with SPF, MTA-STS, and reputation add-ons
Starts at
From $17.99 / month
Best fit
Operators who want published pricing and adjacent email authentication controls in one account
In one line
DMARCly identified Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp quickly, but its enforcement guidance required more manual interpretation.
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 SimpleDMARC for enforcement focus, DMARCly for broader controls
Pick SimpleDMARC if
Best for teams that want DMARC policy movement with low setup friction
Three-domain onboarding stayed clean, including the parked domain that had no legitimate mail.
Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace grouped predictably, so owner review took minutes instead of a long CSV pass.
The forwarded-mail SPF failure was explained well enough to avoid treating it as a spoof.
Free plan available
Pick DMARCly if
Best for operators who want broader controls with published tiers
SendGrid and Mailchimp were resolved quickly, including the marketing subdomain traffic split.
Safe SPF and MTA-STS/TLS-RPT controls sat close to the DMARC reporting workflow.
Blacklist and blocklist monitoring became useful once the test volume reached the Business tier.
From $17.99 / month
Consider Suped if
A third option for guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership
Guided fixes should turn failed SPF and DKIM cases into owner-specific next steps.
Automated issue detection should flag spoof samples and unknown senders without manual report hunting.
Published starter pricing and MSP per-domain pricing make budget handoff clearer.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
SimpleDMARC
DMARCly
Suped
DMARC report analysis
Aggregate report parsing, trends, and authentication drilldowns.
Clear aggregate views
Aggregate and forensic views
Supported
Source detection
Ability to map sending IPs to real sending services.
Strong for common SaaS senders
Strong vendor identification
Supported
Forward detection
Helps distinguish forwarding from true sender failure.
Explained in drilldowns
Visible but more manual
Supported
Spoof detection
Identifies unauthorized use of the visible From domain.
Clear unauthorized sample
Clear unauthorized sample
Supported
Notifications and alerts
Operational alerting for report changes and failures.
Email alerts
Reports and alerts
Supported
Reporting
Recurring reports, history, and exportable review material.
Weekly, daily, or real-time by tier
History varies by tier
Supported
API
Programmatic access for larger workflows.
Not confirmed publicly
Enterprise tier
Supported
Multi-tenancy
Account separation, domain grouping, and client-style management.
No clear client grouping
Domain groups by tier
Supported
SPF flattening
Controls DNS lookup limits for SPF records.
Hosted SPF on Enterprise
Safe SPF paid tier
Supported
Hosted DMARC
Managed DMARC record publishing and updates.
Manual DNS publish
Manual DNS publish
Supported
Hosted SPF
Managed SPF record hosting or managed include replacement.
Enterprise
Safe SPF paid tier
Supported
Hosted MTA-STS
Managed MTA-STS policy hosting and related TLS reporting workflow.
Coming soon, not tested
Included with TLS-RPT
Supported
Blocklists and reputation
Blacklist (blocklist) and reputation checks.
Not supported in our test
Business tier
Supported
Automatic issue detection
Highlights misconfigurations without manual report review.
Guided enforcement
Rules-based checks
Supported
AI copilot
AI assistance for investigation or remediation.
Not supported
Not supported
Supported
DNS monitoring
Tracks DNS record state and change history.
DNS history available
DNS timeline
Supported
Self hostable
Can be deployed and operated on customer infrastructure.
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Free trial/free tier
Free entry point or short trial before paid use.
Free tier and paid trials
14-day trial
Free tier
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored both products against the same editorial rubric after the 90-day setup. Higher is better in every row, and unsupported capabilities score 0.0 instead of receiving credit for adjacent functions.
SimpleDMARC scored higher on setup and enforcement, while DMARCly scored higher on adjacent controls.
SimpleDMARC gave us faster confidence on the primary corporate domain and parked domain because the SPF pass, DKIM pass, and spoof cases were easier to route into a policy plan. DMARCly scored higher on hosted SPF, MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, API access, and blacklist (blocklist) monitoring, but the unknown sender and forwarded-mail SPF failure took more manual explanation before handoff.
SimpleDMARC score
56.5/100
DMARCly score
71/100
SimpleDMARC
56.5/100
DMARC enforcement
7.5
Customer support
7.0
Source resolution
7.0
Setup and onboarding
8.0
MSP workflows
4.0
Alerting and integrations
4.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
4.0
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
8.0
Time to enforcement
7.0
DMARCly
71/100
DMARC enforcement
7.0
Customer support
6.0
Source resolution
8.0
Setup and onboarding
7.0
MSP workflows
6.5
Alerting and integrations
6.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
8.0
Blocklist monitoring
7.5
Pricing transparency
8.5
Time to enforcement
6.5
Feature set
Enforcement depth vs control breadth
DMARCly covers more adjacent controls, SimpleDMARC gives cleaner enforcement cues
DMARCly has the broader checklist because Safe SPF, MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, API access, and blacklist (blocklist) monitoring are on published tiers. SimpleDMARC was easier when the job was to turn Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp traffic into a policy move. The extra buying criterion is whether guided fixes and automated issue detection reduce the manual work between finding a problem and assigning the fix, which is where Suped's product should be assessed as a third option.
SimpleDMARC
Microsoft 365 grouped cleanly
Google Workspace policy cues
Spoof sample stood out
DMARCly
SendGrid identified quickly
Mailchimp subdomain split clear
Unknown sender needed review
SimpleDMARC handled the core DMARC reporting flow well in our 90-day test. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were grouped in recognizable ways, SendGrid and Mailchimp were visible enough for a domain owner review, and the unauthorized spoof sample stood out without us creating a custom rule. The weaker part was breadth: no current hosted MTA-STS in the test, no useful blacklist (blocklist) view, and no clear API path on public information.
DMARCly covered more surrounding controls. Email vendor identification quickly labelled Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp, and its Safe SPF plus MTA-STS/TLS-RPT placement made the marketing subdomain easier to harden after source classification. The product had more surfaces to inspect, so the DKIM pass on a subdomain and the unknown sender needed a more technical reviewer before the handoff felt complete.
User experience
Speed vs operator control
SimpleDMARC was faster to explain, DMARCly exposed more levers
SimpleDMARC had the smoother first-week experience because the three test domains followed one predictable path and the parked domain did not create noise. DMARCly gave us more controls, but the extra menus made the unknown sender and forwarded SPF failure slower to explain to a non-specialist owner.
SimpleDMARC
Three domains added cleanly
Unknown sender easy to tag
Forwarding case explained clearly
DMARCly
More setup choices early
Vendor views helped triage
Forwarding needed extra notes
Onboarding the primary domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain in SimpleDMARC was straightforward: the DNS setup prompts were short, and the parked domain moved into monitoring without us chasing nonexistent approved senders. The unknown sender appeared in a small enough set of unresolved sources that we could label it during the same review session, and the forwarded-mail SPF failure was framed as forwarding rather than a reason to pause enforcement.
DMARCly's onboarding took longer because domain groups, Safe SPF, and TLS-RPT options appeared early, which helped experienced operators but slowed a first-pass setup. The unknown sender was visible through vendor and IP views, but the handoff needed screenshots and notes; the forwarded SPF failure was technically visible, yet the explanation required more context before a business owner would sign off.
Support
Guided setup vs self-managed scale
SimpleDMARC felt clearer during setup, DMARCly relied more on operator skill
SimpleDMARC set clearer expectations around setup help, support levels, and enterprise handoff on its public plan structure. DMARCly has live chat on higher tiers and clear escalation points in pricing, but our setup questions still needed more internal technical interpretation before they were ready for a DNS owner.
SimpleDMARC
Support tiers mapped clearly
DNS handoff stayed short
Enterprise path clearer
DMARCly
Live chat on paid tiers
Escalation details published
DNS notes took longer
During setup, SimpleDMARC's plan structure made the support handoff easier to frame: basic support on Free, standard on Micro, priority on Small and Medium, and dedicated support on Enterprise. For the DNS handoff, we could give the corporate domain owner a short list of record checks and policy steps; the enterprise path was clearer on SSO, SLA, and account management than on advanced hosted records.
DMARCly published practical support differences by tier, with email support at Professional and live chat on Growth and above. The DNS handoff needed more detail because Safe SPF domains, MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, domain groups, and overage rules affected the recommendation; escalation was available, but the test showed that an operator still had to translate the technical findings into a change plan.
Suitability
Policy focus vs operator toolkit
SimpleDMARC fits focused enforcement teams, DMARCly fits broader technical operators
SimpleDMARC is the cleaner fit when one security or IT owner needs to move a small domain set toward quarantine or reject. DMARCly is the better fit when the same operator also wants Safe SPF, MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, API access, and blacklist (blocklist) monitoring. For teams comparing Suped's product too, test MSP workflows and alert quality with real account separation, recurring reporting, and client handoff tasks, not only dashboard screenshots.
SimpleDMARC
Focused IT ownership
Parked domain handled neatly
MSP handoff mostly manual
DMARCly
Domain groups helped portfolios
API supports larger teams
Client notes still manual
SimpleDMARC fit the primary corporate domain and parked domain best because the account structure stayed simple and recurring reports were easy to read. It was less comfortable for MSP-style work: client separation, recurring handoff notes, and multi-account grouping required more manual process than we would want for a portfolio.
DMARCly fit the marketing subdomain and broader operator workflow better because domain groups, multiple administrators, API access on Enterprise, and blocklist (blacklist) monitoring gave more room to manage a larger account. For MSP use, the domain groups helped, but recurring client reporting and non-technical handoff still needed a separate operating rhythm.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
SimpleDMARC
Best when DMARC enforcement is the main job
After 90 days, SimpleDMARC felt like a tool built around getting a domain owner to the next DMARC policy decision. The primary corporate domain showed Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace cleanly, the parked domain stayed quiet, and the spoof sample was easy to isolate during weekly review.
The tradeoff was that we had to keep a separate operational checklist for adjacent work. Sender ownership notes, blacklist (blocklist) reputation checks, and hosted MTA-STS decisions were not as complete as the DMARC reporting path.
Where it wins
Fast setup for three domains
Clear spoof sample review
Readable policy movement cues
Public free and paid tiers
Where it lags
No current hosted MTA-STS
No useful blocklist monitoring in test
MSP handoff needed manual notes
API path was unclear
Pricing
Free plan available
Free tier
1 domain, 10k messages
Onboarding
Three domains in one session
G2 rating
4.0 / 5
DMARCly
Best when one operator wants DMARC plus adjacent controls
After 90 days, DMARCly felt broader and more technical. It identified Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp quickly, and the Safe SPF plus MTA-STS/TLS-RPT options gave us more to do after classifying the marketing subdomain traffic.
The tradeoff was extra explanation work. The unknown sender needed a technical owner to confirm before classification, the forwarded-mail SPF failure needed a written note for the business owner, and alert tuning mattered more once reputation checks were enabled.
Where it wins
Strong vendor identification
Safe SPF included by tier
MTA-STS and TLS-RPT available
Published overage rules
Where it lags
No permanent free plan
Unknown sender handoff took longer
More technical setup choices
Review history varies by tier
Pricing
From $17.99 / month
Free tier
14-day trial
Onboarding
More choices during setup
G2 rating
0 / 5
Pricing
SimpleDMARC
DMARCly
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$0
SimpleDMARC Free covers one active domain and up to 10k messages per month.
$17.99 / month
DMARCly Professional is the lowest public plan and covers up to 2 domains and 100k messages.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
$149 / year
SimpleDMARC Small covers 2 active domains and 100k messages per month when billed annually.
$17.99 / month
DMARCly Professional covers this volume and domain count, with a 14-day trial.
Entry plan covers 2 domains and 100,000 monthly emails, with 90 days retention.
Large
10 domains, up to 1 million emails / month.
$14,999 / year
SimpleDMARC Enterprise is the first public tier that covers 10 domains and 1 million plus messages.
$69 / month
DMARCly Business covers up to 15 domains and 1 million messages, with blacklist and blocklist monitoring.
10 domains and 1,000,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention.
Enterprise
Over 20 domains and 1 million emails / month.
$14,999 / year
SimpleDMARC Enterprise lists 100 active domains and 1 million plus messages; larger terms should be confirmed before purchase.
$199 / month
DMARCly Enterprise covers up to 200 domains and 5 million messages, with published overage rules above limits.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
Prices are public list prices checked as of May 15, 2026. SimpleDMARC yearly amounts use its annual public prices; DMARCly amounts use its monthly public prices. Segment fit is estimated against the stated domain and message bands, and DMARCly overages apply above 5 million messages.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Owner-ready source fixes
SimpleDMARC made the unknown sender easy to spot, but owner handoff still needed manual notes. DMARCly exposed more vendor and IP detail, yet the handoff took longer; Suped's product ties source identification to next-step fixes.
Alert routing with less noise
SimpleDMARC's alerts were clear but narrow, while DMARCly needed tuning once reputation and blocklist (blacklist) checks were enabled. Suped's product focuses alerts on operational action instead of raw report volume.
Hosted records in the fix path
SimpleDMARC put hosted SPF behind its Enterprise plan and did not give us current hosted MTA-STS in the test. DMARCly split Safe SPF by domain quota; Suped's product connects hosted SPF, DMARC, and MTA-STS to the same remediation workflow.
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 SimpleDMARC or DMARCly?
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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