Skysnag vs.
DMARCLytics in 2026
Skysnag
DMARCLytics
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We tested Skysnag and DMARCLytics for 90 days across a primary corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain. Skysnag gave us deeper enforcement and hosted authentication workflows, while DMARCLytics was easier to start with and clearer for smaller teams that mainly need reporting, sender review, and a guided policy path.
Published 5 Nov 2025
Updated 5 Jun 2026
8 min read
Summarize with
Skysnag
Managed DMARC enforcement
Starts at
From $39 / month
Best fit
Security teams that want hosted records, enforcement help, and deeper authentication controls
In one line
Skysnag handled Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk with strong enforcement context, but setup still felt better suited to a technical owner.
DMARCLytics
DMARC reporting for SMBs
Starts at
From GBP 9.99 / month
Best fit
Small teams that want readable reports, starter alerting, and a lower public entry price
In one line
DMARCLytics made the first reporting views approachable, but teams comparing it with Suped's product should test guided fixes, alert quality, and client handoff.
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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Pick Skysnag for enforcement depth, DMARCLytics for lighter reporting
Pick Skysnag if
Best fit for security teams moving domains toward enforcement
Mapped Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace into clear authenticated traffic groups before we changed policy.
Hosted SPF, DMARC, and MTA-STS reduced the number of DNS handoff steps during our three-domain setup.
The spoof sample was easier to separate from forwarding noise because Skysnag kept threat events close to policy controls.
From $39 / month
Pick DMARCLytics if
Best fit for SMBs that want readable DMARC reports first
The Starter setup covered our three root-domain style scenario without forcing an immediate sales call.
SendGrid and Mailchimp appeared quickly in volume charts, which helped us explain marketing traffic to a non-security owner.
The policy wizard gave a simple p=none to quarantine path, but edge cases still needed manual review.
From GBP 9.99 / month
Consider Suped if
A third option when guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership matter
Suped's product gives teams guided fixes that turn source detection into owner-ready next steps.
Automated issue detection and alert quality matter when forwarded SPF failures and spoof samples appear in the same week.
Published starter pricing helps buyers avoid a sales dependency when the first rollout has only one or two domains.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
Skysnag
DMARCLytics
Suped
DMARC report analysis
Aggregate report parsing, domain views, and authentication breakdowns.
Supported with aggregate and forensic reporting
Supported with aggregate reporting
Supported
Source detection
Clear identification of Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, ESPs, and unknown senders.
Strong sender recognition
Supported, more manual for unknowns
Supported
Forward detection
Help separating forwarded SPF failures from spoofing and broken sender setup.
Partial, clearer in drilldowns
Partial, needed manual explanation
Supported
Spoof detection
Detection and triage of unauthorized use of the visible From domain.
Supported with threat context
Supported with spoof alerts
Supported
Notifications and alerts
Email, smart alerts, routing, and noise control.
Supported, stronger on higher tiers
Supported, configurable on paid tier
Supported
Reporting
Recurring reporting, exports, and executive or client-ready summaries.
Supported with audited reports
Supported with clear charts
Supported
API
Programmatic access for onboarding, reporting, or integrations.
Supported
Not tested
Supported
Multi-tenancy
Account separation, client grouping, and MSP handoff.
Supported through MSP model
Custom Agency or Enterprise
Supported
SPF flattening
Reducing SPF lookup pressure through managed or optimized records.
Supported
Hosted SPF on paid tier
Supported
Hosted DMARC
Managed DMARC record hosting or policy management.
Supported
Paid tier
Supported
Hosted SPF
Managed SPF records or hosted SPF workflows.
Supported
Paid tier
Supported
Hosted MTA-STS
Hosted MTA-STS policy and TLS reporting workflow.
Supported
Not listed
Supported
Blocklists and reputation
Blocklist (blacklist) and reputation monitoring.
Protect tier
Paid tier IP reputation checker
Supported
Automatic issue detection
Automatic surfacing of authentication defects, bad senders, and owner actions.
Supported
Partial smart alerts
Supported
AI copilot
AI-assisted report explanation or triage.
Not listed
Guardian AI
Supported
DNS monitoring
Monitoring DNS changes and authentication record health.
Supported
Hosted record checks
Supported
Self hostable
Option to run the product in your own infrastructure.
Not supported
Not supported
Not supported
Free trial/free tier
Free entry point or free trial.
14-day free trial
14-day trial; Starter pricing unclear
Free plan available
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored each product against a fixed editorial rubric across the same 90-day setup, sender mix, authentication cases, and handoff checks. Higher is better in every row.
Skysnag leads on enforcement depth, while DMARCLytics scores better where lightweight reporting and entry cost matter.
Skysnag scored higher on enforcement, hosted authentication, and source resolution because Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, and the ESP traffic stayed connected to policy movement and DNS actions. DMARCLytics was quicker to explain to a small-domain owner and its policy wizard helped, but the forwarded SPF failure and unknown sender took more manual classification. Pricing clarity was mixed for both products: Skysnag publishes entry prices but not all volume limits, while DMARCLytics publishes prices with naming conflicts on the pricing page.
Skysnag score
78.5/100
DMARCLytics score
61.5/100
Skysnag
78.5/100
DMARC enforcement
8.5
Customer support
8.0
Source resolution
8.0
Setup and onboarding
7.5
MSP workflows
8.0
Alerting and integrations
7.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
9.0
Blocklist monitoring
8.0
Pricing transparency
6.0
Time to enforcement
8.0
DMARCLytics
61.5/100
DMARC enforcement
6.5
Customer support
6.0
Source resolution
6.5
Setup and onboarding
8.0
MSP workflows
5.5
Alerting and integrations
6.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
4.5
Blocklist monitoring
5.5
Pricing transparency
6.5
Time to enforcement
6.5
Feature set
Depth vs approachability
Skysnag has the deeper authentication stack. DMARCLytics has the easier reporting start.
Skysnag was stronger when event reporting had to produce a DNS or policy action. DMARCLytics was clearer for first-pass reporting, but buyers should check how much guided fix detail and automated issue detection they need. Suped's product is relevant as a benchmark for that buying criterion.
Skysnag
Microsoft 365 mapped cleanly
SendGrid ownership stayed clear
Subdomain DKIM kept context
DMARCLytics
Readable Google Workspace views
Mailchimp charts explained volume
Unknown sender needed review
Skysnag gave us the most complete feature set for our mixed sender test. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace were easy to confirm as approved corporate sources, while SendGrid and Mailchimp were split cleanly enough for marketing ownership. The DKIM pass on a subdomain was visible without losing the parent-domain context, and the unauthorized spoof sample stayed tied to enforcement readiness instead of sitting as a generic threat event.
DMARCLytics covered the core DMARC reporting workflow well for a smaller team. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp appeared in readable volume and sender views, and Guardian AI helped turn reports into plain explanations. The unknown sender still required manual classification, and the forwarded mail SPF failure needed a more careful operator note before we trusted the recommendation.
User experience
Control vs guidance
Skysnag gives operators more control. DMARCLytics feels easier on day one.
Skysnag exposed more of the authentication machinery, which helped when we needed to explain risk, but it also asked more of the person doing setup. DMARCLytics reduced the first-week learning curve, though we hit limits once the unknown sender and forwarded SPF failure needed defensible classification.
Skysnag
Three domains took planning
Unknown sender was traceable
Forwarding context was clearer
DMARCLytics
Fast first dashboard setup
Unknown sender stayed manual
Forwarding needed operator notes
Skysnag onboarding was strongest when a DNS owner and security owner worked together. Adding the primary corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain took more clicks than DMARCLytics, but the record checks and hosted options made the handoff clearer once the DNS records were live. The unknown sender was easier to investigate because the product kept authentication results, source identity, and domain policy in the same workflow.
DMARCLytics was easier to show to a non-specialist during the first week. The three domains appeared quickly, the charts were readable, and the policy wizard gave the marketing owner a useful path after SendGrid and Mailchimp were approved. The forwarded mail SPF failure was harder to explain inside the interface because the view did not separate forwarding behavior from normal SPF breakage as cleanly as we wanted.
Support
Hands-on help vs self serve
Skysnag fits teams that expect guided setup. DMARCLytics fits teams comfortable with self serve.
Skysnag made more sense when DNS handoff, escalation, and enterprise onboarding mattered. DMARCLytics gave enough help for a straightforward rollout, but enterprise-grade escalation and dedicated onboarding sat behind custom plan expectations.
Skysnag
DNS handoff was stronger
Escalation path felt clearer
Enterprise setup fit better
DMARCLytics
Self serve worked well
Starter help was basic
Enterprise help needs quote
Skysnag support expectations matched the more technical product. During setup, the DNS handoff was easier to document because hosted DMARC, SPF, and MTA-STS were part of the normal conversation. For the unauthorized spoof sample and parked-domain enforcement decision, the support path felt suitable for a security team that needs escalation notes and an enterprise onboarding trail.
DMARCLytics was adequate for a small rollout where the buyer can interpret DMARC basics. Email support and priority support on paid tiers fit our primary-domain and marketing-domain setup, but the parked-domain enforcement question needed more operator judgment. Enterprise onboarding and a dedicated DMARC engineer were listed for higher-tier use, so we would not assume hands-on escalation at the starter level.
Suitability
Enterprise fit vs operator fit
Skysnag suits mature authentication programs. DMARCLytics suits leaner teams starting with reporting.
Skysnag was the better fit when account separation, enforcement planning, and recurring reporting had to support more than one stakeholder. DMARCLytics was easier for an SMB operator, but buyers with MSP workflows should test client grouping, alert routing, and report handoff against Suped's product before committing.
Skysnag
Enterprise ownership mapped better
Client handoff was cleaner
Recurring reports carried context
DMARCLytics
SMB rollout felt lighter
Client grouping needs validation
Agency plan needs confirmation
Skysnag fit the enterprise and MSP side of our test better. Account separation and domain grouping were easier to reason about when the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain had different owners. Recurring reports carried enough context for a security handoff, and the hosted authentication pieces reduced the number of separate DNS tasks an MSP would have to repeat across clients.
DMARCLytics fit the SMB side of the test better than the multi-client side. It was easy to explain the corporate and marketing traffic to one owner, and the lower public entry price made the first project easier to scope. For MSP use, the Agency references and custom contract language meant we would validate client separation, report branding, recurring exports, and alert routing before using it across many clients.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
Skysnag
Built for teams ready to operationalize DMARC
After 90 days, Skysnag felt like a product built around enforcement rather than passive visibility. The primary corporate domain reached a defensible quarantine plan faster because Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace authentication stayed tied to DMARC policy movement, and the parked domain was straightforward to treat as a reject candidate after the spoof sample appeared.
The tradeoff was setup weight. The marketing subdomain, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and support desk sender all needed careful ownership notes before we trusted the policy movement, and the interface expected the operator to understand DNS and authentication terms. Once configured, exports and report drilldowns gave us enough detail for security and IT handoff.
Where it wins
Strong enforcement planning
Hosted authentication records
Useful spoof investigation context
Good enterprise handoff notes
Where it lags
Interface can feel dense
Pricing volume limits need confirmation
DNS setup still needs technical owner
Lower tiers hit domain limits
Pricing
From $39 / month
Free tier
14-day free trial
Onboarding
Technical but guided
G2 rating
4.6 / 5
DMARCLytics
Built for smaller teams that need readable reporting first
After 90 days, DMARCLytics felt easier to run when the main job was explaining DMARC data to a small business owner. The primary domain and marketing traffic were simple to review, and SendGrid and Mailchimp activity was easy to discuss without opening a long technical investigation.
The limits appeared when the test moved into messier authentication cases. The forwarded SPF failure, DKIM pass on a subdomain, and unknown sender all needed more manual classification before we would move policy. The product was still useful, but it relied more on the operator to turn findings into a safe enforcement plan.
Where it wins
Readable reporting views
Fast starter setup
Helpful policy wizard
Low public entry price
Where it lags
Pricing page has naming conflicts
Unknown sender work stayed manual
Hosted MTA-STS not listed
MSP package needs confirmation
Pricing
From GBP 9.99 / month
Free tier
14-day trial; Starter unclear
Onboarding
Fast and approachable
G2 rating
0.0 / 5
Pricing
Skysnag
DMARCLytics
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$39 / month
Comply starts here and covers two domains, so this small case fits the public entry tier.
GBP 9.99 / month
Starter lists three root domains and 150k monitored emails, but the page also calls Starter free forever.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
$39 / month
Comply fits the two-domain count, while current public volume caps are not fully listed.
GBP 9.99 / month
Starter appears to fit this volume and domain count, subject to checkout confirmation.
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 $39 and $249 tiers list two domains, so ten domains need add-on or quote confirmation.
GBP 30 / month
Professional or Business lists ten root domains and 3 million monitored emails.
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
Skysnag Suite and MSP packages are quote-based for larger domain counts and negotiated volume.
Not publicly listed as of May 15, 2026
Enterprise and Agency-style use are custom for unlimited or high-volume deployments.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
Skysnag's $39 and $249 entry prices are public list prices, while higher-domain and enterprise scenarios are estimated from published tier notes and require quote confirmation. DMARCLytics prices are public GBP list prices where shown, but Starter and Professional or Business naming needs checkout confirmation. Pricing was checked as of May 15, 2026.
If you cannot decide between the two, maybe the answer is Suped
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Guided fixes for edge cases
Our test found that forwarded SPF failures and unknown senders still needed careful explanation. Suped's product turns those findings into sender-specific fixes, owner notes, and policy-safe next steps.
Clearer ownership for MSP work
Skysnag handled deeper enforcement well, but its setup felt heavy for repeated client onboarding. Suped keeps client separation, recurring reporting, and handoff notes in the same workflow.
Published starter pricing
DMARCLytics had public pricing but also naming conflicts, while Skysnag needed confirmation for volume and domain expansion. Suped publishes starter pricing so small rollouts can be scoped before procurement.
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 Skysnag or DMARCLytics?
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
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Keep the old setup live while Suped checks alignment, hosts records, and shows what still needs work.
Step 03
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Move the remaining work into Suped, keep monitoring in one place, and remove the tools you no longer need.
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