Valimail distinguishes itself with a robust, automated DMARC enforcement platform. Their flagship products, Enforce and Align, are designed to streamline DMARC, SPF, and DKIM configuration, often leading to enforcement (p=reject) within a remarkably short timeframe. We appreciate their focus on eliminating manual DNS record management for authentication, which can be a significant time-saver for large organizations.
Their feature set includes comprehensive dashboards, precision sender intelligence, and various reporting options, though some advanced features like source IP data visibility and configurable alerts are reserved for higher tiers. They also offer SPF flattening through macros, which is a major advantage for domains with many legitimate sending services.
DMARC Monitor provides a foundational suite of DMARC reporting and monitoring tools. We find their offering generally covers the essentials required for initial DMARC implementation, particularly with their free DMARC report plan. This plan allows users to gather initial DMARC reports and monitor SPF and DKIM authentication, which is a good starting point for smaller entities or those just beginning their DMARC journey.
While specific details on their paid features are less transparent without direct contact, the platform emphasizes core DMARC report analysis. It appears to focus on providing visibility into email authentication, rather than offering the advanced automation and enforcement capabilities seen in more enterprise-focused solutions. Users looking for straightforward monitoring will find value here.
How easy is each product to use
User experience
From our experience, Valimail offers a generally intuitive and user-friendly interface. Many users praise the simplicity of setup and the clear visibility into email-sending activity across multiple domains. The platform excels at translating complex raw DMARC reports into easy-to-read lists, helping identify authorized and unauthorized senders without requiring deep technical dives.
However, some users note that certain feature organizations can feel a bit counter-intuitive, and understanding advanced reports might require a slight learning curve. While the automation greatly simplifies day-to-day management, the initial DNS configuration for enforcement can still be daunting for those with limited DNS knowledge, even with support.
DMARC Monitor's user experience appears straightforward, particularly for its free offering which focuses on essential reporting. This simplicity makes it accessible for users who primarily need to view DMARC aggregate data without requiring advanced customization or deep-dive analysis. The emphasis on providing free DMARC reports suggests an easy entry point for new users.
However, with less detailed information publicly available about the interface and specific features of their paid plans, it is harder for us to gauge the depth and flexibility of the user experience for more complex DMARC management. It seems geared towards monitoring and basic authentication insights rather than providing a highly interactive or automated enforcement journey.
Which product has the best support
Support
Valimail consistently receives high marks for its customer support. Reviewers frequently highlight the helpfulness, responsiveness, and expertise of their support team, especially during the onboarding process. Many users mention a dedicated account manager in paid plans, which facilitates a smoother DMARC implementation journey.
While generally excellent, a few users have noted that support response times can vary, particularly for customers outside of typical US business hours. The platform also offers extensive knowledge base articles for self-service, which can address common queries before needing direct assistance. Overall, we consider their support to be a strong asset.
Information regarding DMARC Monitor's support structure is not extensively detailed on their public-facing pages. The free plan implies that the user's IT team would be responsible for monitoring DMARC, suggesting a more self-service approach for basic needs. For paid plans, it's reasonable to expect a more dedicated level of assistance, but specific channels or guarantees are not clearly outlined.
Based on the available information, DMARC Monitor seems to offer essential support, likely through standard channels like email or tickets for their paying customers. However, without explicit reviews or service level agreements, we cannot definitively compare the depth or responsiveness of their support to Valimail's more publicly lauded offerings.
Who should use each product
Suitability
Valimail is particularly well-suited for larger organizations, enterprises, and Managed Service Providers (MSPs) with complex email ecosystems. Its automated enforcement, SPF flattening, and comprehensive reporting features scale effectively across numerous domains and third-party senders. Companies prioritizing rapid DMARC enforcement and advanced threat protection will find Valimail invaluable. The price point also reflects its enterprise-grade capabilities.
For SMBs, Valimail's free monitoring tool offers a useful starting point, but the cost of its full enforcement plans might be prohibitive unless advanced features and automation are absolutely critical. MSPs will appreciate the ability to manage multiple client domains efficiently under a single platform, though multi-tenancy features are often found in higher tiers.
DMARC Monitor is best suited for Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs) and individual users who are new to DMARC or have less complex email sending environments. Their free DMARC report plan provides an excellent no-cost entry point for monitoring. Organizations looking for basic visibility into their DMARC compliance and SPF/DKIM authentication will find this solution appealing.
For enterprise-level organizations or MSPs managing many domains and requiring automated enforcement, comprehensive feature sets, or advanced reporting, DMARC Monitor's offerings may not fully meet their needs. It is primarily a monitoring tool rather than an active enforcement platform, which could be a limitation for larger entities with stringent security requirements or those aiming for a `p=reject` DMARC policy quickly.
How does Valimail compare with DMARC Monitor?
DMARC report analysis
Ability to parse and visualize DMARC aggregate reports (RUA).
Clear, intuitive dashboards for aggregate reports.
Provides essential DMARC report analysis, especially on free plan.
Source detection
Identifying all email sending sources for your domain.
Precision sender intelligence and automated identification.
Monitors SPF and DKIM authentication to help identify senders.
Forward detection
Distinguishing between legitimate email forwards and other traffic.
Advanced algorithms to account for forwarding scenarios.
Helps distinguish legitimate forwards.
Spoof detection
Detecting and alerting on email spoofing attempts.
Machine learning to detect and block impersonation attacks.
Aids in identifying spoofing attempts.
Notifications and alerts
Automated alerts for DMARC policy violations or suspicious activity.
Notification center, smart alerts, configurable alerts (Enterprise).
Provides notifications for DMARC failures.
Reporting
Availability of detailed reports on DMARC compliance and email authentication.
Comprehensive, downloadable, subdomain, and executive reports.
Offers DMARC reports, specific details depend on plan.
API
Programmatic access to DMARC data and management features.
Available as an add-on or included in Enterprise plan.
Not explicitly listed or widely promoted.
Multi-tenancy
Ability to manage multiple client domains from a single interface (for MSPs).
Portfolios and dynamic portfolios for multi-domain management.
Likely supported for paid plans, but not detailed.
SPF flattening
Overcoming the 10-lookup limit for SPF records.
Automated SPF management through macros.
Not a primary advertised feature.
Hosted DMARC
A managed DMARC service where the provider hosts your DMARC record.
Automated DMARC management, less direct control over DNS.
Users typically manage their own DNS records.
BIMI
Brand Indicators for Message Identification (displaying logos in inboxes).
Available, with Amplify add-on for fast-tracking.
Not a stated feature on public plans.
MTA-STS/TLS-RPT
Monitoring and enforcing secure email transport.
Not a primary focus, some reviews note its absence.
Not explicitly listed as a feature.
Blocklists and reputation
Monitoring email blocklists (or blacklists) and sender reputation.
Focuses on DMARC authentication, not external blocklists.
Primarily focused on DMARC, not external reputation.
AI copilot
AI-powered assistance for DMARC management and insights.
Uses machine learning for threat detection and automation.
No explicit AI copilot functionality advertised.
DNS monitoring
Continuous monitoring of DNS records for changes or misconfigurations.
Monitors DNS for DMARC, SPF, DKIM alignment.
Focuses on DMARC data, not broader DNS changes.
Self hostable
Option to host the DMARC reporting solution on your own infrastructure.
Cloud-based solution, no on-premise hardware.
Cloud-based, not designed for self-hosting.
Free trial/free tier
Availability of a free version or a trial period.
Free Monitor product available with basic functionality.
Offers a Free DMARC Report Plan.
Drawbacks and what to watch out for
Valimail's primary drawbacks revolve around its pricing, which can be steep for smaller businesses, and some users note a degree of vendor lock-in due to its automated DNS management. While powerful, the comprehensive nature means some advanced features are locked behind higher tiers, and initial setup, though supported, still requires a foundational understanding. DMARC Monitor, conversely, offers a solid free plan but lacks the advanced automation and comprehensive features needed for complex enterprise environments, and its paid plan details are less transparent.
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.
4.6 / 5(421)
0 / 5(0)
Easy DMARC Monitoring But Not Great
3.5 / 5
What do you like best about Valimail?
Valimail is pretty simple to setup and use. We were wanting to monitor some changes to DMARC, and Valimail was the platform we ultimately decided to use.
What do you dislike about Valimail?
A few things I don't like:
1. The free vs premium features are frustrating. I can't see enough value from free to validate a move to premium.
2. The Sender Requirement Failure feature is in beta and never really works. I can't only get it to work if I expand it before a week, and even then it's hit-or-miss.
3. It doesn't really do enough. Other platforms I've tried did a better job at helping to explain the WHY and HOW rather than just the what. Valimail primarily focuses on the WHAT.
4. Some of the feature organization is weird within the app, even after having used it for a few months. I can get more value in the account overview than the sender requirements failure, which is counter-intuitive IMO.
What problems is Valimail solving and how is that benefiting you?
We had a baselevel view of email security when I was initially hired and wanted to monitor the DMARC changes effectively.
Verified User in Construction
Small-Business (50 or fewer 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.
I like Valimail - mostly.
3.5 / 5
What do you like best about Valimail?
Good interface for viewing DMARC reporting information.
What do you dislike about Valimail?
Price, it'd be nice if they could institute a model based on volume rather than the number of email domains.
What problems is Valimail solving and how is that benefiting you?
Valimail provides DMARC provides good aggregate reporting for our email domains, allowing us to implement to the eventual reject policy goal.
Verified User in Real Estate
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Straightforward onboarding
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Valimail?
Ease of set-up and great customer support.
What do you dislike about Valimail?
Some features aren't as developed as some competitors, however ultimately it's up to each organization to decide the value of those features.
What problems is Valimail solving and how is that benefiting you?
Being able to report on DMARC successes and failures, to help us fine-tune the configuration to ensure each domain is correctly configured.
Verified User in Oil & Energy
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Valimail Simplifies DMARC Management, But Watch for Vendor Lock-In
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Valimail?
My favorite thing about Valimail is having a single portal that puts all DMARC reports into an easy to understand view. Having this information allowed us to identify hundreds of 3rd party email sources sending on behalf of our domain. Doing this without such a portal would be incredibly difficult especially in a franchise setting like ours where we have more services sending on behalf of our domain than most other companies.
What do you dislike about Valimail?
Valimail isn't cheap but you definitely get what you pay for. I also grow concerned about vendor lock-in now that I have setup Valimail to handle DMARC, SPF and DKIM with no exist strategy.
What problems is Valimail solving and how is that benefiting you?
Valimail solves the problem of visibility into who is sending on our behalf and makes identifying them easy.
Verified User in Non-Profit Organization Management
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
A Must-Have for Email Security
4.0 / 5
What do you like best about Valimail?
The best thing about Valimail is its fully automation feature as we can get the reports automated with whole monthly data .
As I prepare reports every month in which I have to include the malicious email data so I do not need to manually check each single thing , the Valimail does it for itself.
What do you dislike about Valimail?
The thing which I dislike about Valimai is that its little expensive especially for the businesses which are small nd not much expanded .
What problems is Valimail solving and how is that benefiting you?
The problem which Valimail is solving for me is the manual effort for exporting the data related to spam emails and its security checks are the best .It filters out the emails properly and which are suspicious , they get rejected easily .
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Pricing
Valimail offers tiered pricing with a free monitoring option and enterprise-focused plans starting at thousands per year, while DMARC Monitor provides a free reporting plan and requires direct contact for details on its paid tiers.
4.6 / 5(421)
