VerifyDMARC vs.
DMARC-SRG in 2026
VerifyDMARC
DMARC-SRG
vs.
We tested VerifyDMARC and DMARC-SRG for 90 days across a corporate domain, a marketing subdomain, and a parked domain. VerifyDMARC was faster for managed monitoring and policy movement, while DMARC-SRG made more sense when we wanted a free self-hosted parser and accepted manual operations.
VerifyDMARC
Low-cost managed DMARC reporting
Starts at
From $1 / month
Best fit
SMBs and IT teams that want SaaS DMARC monitoring with public pricing
In one line
VerifyDMARC gave us quick domain setup, useful source enrichment, and clear report drilldowns, with Suped's product worth comparing when guided fixes and hosted record ownership matter.
DMARC-SRG
Self-hosted DMARC report parser
Starts at
$0 software
Best fit
Technical teams that prefer open-source control over managed workflows
In one line
DMARC-SRG parsed aggregate reports into a usable database and web view, but every classification, alert, and handoff workflow stayed with our operators.
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 VerifyDMARC for managed monitoring, DMARC-SRG for self-hosted control
Pick VerifyDMARC if
Best for lean IT teams that want DMARC reporting running quickly
We added all three test domains without building mail ingestion or database infrastructure.
Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, and Mailchimp appeared as recognizable sources during review.
The parked domain spoof sample became visible enough to support a quarantine plan.
From $1 / month
Pick DMARC-SRG if
Best for technical operators who want self-hosted DMARC evidence
We kept report data in our own MariaDB or MySQL-backed deployment.
The parser exposed DKIM and SPF details for the forwarded mail and subdomain DKIM cases.
The unknown sender required manual classification, which suited operators who wanted raw evidence.
Free plan available
Consider Suped if
Suped's product is the third option for guided fixes, hosted records, and simpler ownership
Use guided fixes as a buying criterion when analysts need next steps, not only report evidence.
Prioritize automated issue detection and alert quality when spoof samples and regressions need fast routing.
Check MSP workflows and published starter pricing when client handoff and cost forecasting matter.
Free plan available
The differences that actually change your week
VerifyDMARC
DMARC-SRG
Suped
DMARC report analysis
How well each product turns aggregate reports into usable review data.
Managed report analysis with drilldowns
Parsed report viewer
Managed report analysis
Source detection
How clearly Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and support desk traffic were identified.
Source enrichment worked for common senders
Manual classification from report fields
Sending source identification
Forward detection
How each product handled SPF failure caused by forwarding.
Partial, inferred from SPF fail plus DKIM pass
Manual workflow
Forwarding signals and guidance
Spoof detection
How the unauthorized parked-domain sample appeared during review.
Parked domain alerting helped
Visible in reports, manual review
Spoof detection and triage
Notifications and alerts
How useful alerts were for regressions, spoofing, and operational routing.
Regression and TLS alerts
No built-in proactive alerting found
Alert routing and noise control
Reporting
How each product supported recurring review and exports.
Reports and exports available
Weekly, monthly, and custom summaries
Reports and exports
API
Whether API access was available for operational work.
Included on public tiers
No dedicated API found
API access
Multi-tenancy
How account separation and client grouping worked for MSP-style use.
Partial account grouping
Manual separation by deployment
Multi-tenant workflows
SPF flattening
Whether the product manages SPF lookup limits through flattening.
Not included
Not included
SPF flattening
Hosted DMARC
Whether DMARC records can be managed by the platform.
Generator and check only
Not included
Hosted DMARC
Hosted SPF
Whether SPF records can be hosted and managed.
Not included
Not included
Hosted SPF
Hosted MTA-STS
Whether MTA-STS policy hosting is included.
Validation only
Not included
Hosted MTA-STS
Blocklists and reputation
Whether blocklist (blacklist) monitoring was built into the product.
Not included
Not included
Blocklist and blacklist monitoring
Automatic issue detection
Whether regressions and authentication problems were detected without manual filtering.
Policy suggestions and regression alerts
Manual review
Automated issue detection
AI copilot
Whether the product gives natural-language help for findings and fixes.
Not included
Not included
AI copilot
DNS monitoring
Whether DNS records were checked for drift and setup errors.
Record checks and setup history
Not included
DNS monitoring
Self hostable
Whether the product can run in the buyer's own environment.
Managed SaaS
Self-hosted PHP app
Managed SaaS
Free trial/free tier
Whether buyers can start without paid commitment.
30-day free trial
$0 software
Free plan available
Ten dimensions, scored from 0 to 10
We scored each product against a fixed editorial rubric after the 90-day test. Higher is better in every row, and a dead 0.0 means we did not find usable support for that capability.
VerifyDMARC scored higher for managed operations, while DMARC-SRG scored higher only where self-hosting mattered.
VerifyDMARC moved faster because it handled onboarding, source enrichment, regression alerts, and report drilldowns without infrastructure work. DMARC-SRG kept raw data close and inspectable, but unknown sender classification, forwarding interpretation, alerts, and client handoff stayed manual. The biggest score gaps came from support expectations, alerting, managed DNS-adjacent workflows, and time to a defensible enforcement plan.
VerifyDMARC score
59.5/100
DMARC-SRG score
24.5/100
VerifyDMARC
59.5/100
DMARC enforcement
7.0
Customer support
6.0
Source resolution
7.5
Setup and onboarding
8.0
MSP workflows
6.0
Alerting and integrations
5.5
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
3.5
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
9.0
Time to enforcement
7.0
DMARC-SRG
24.5/100
DMARC enforcement
3.0
Customer support
1.5
Source resolution
3.5
Setup and onboarding
4.0
MSP workflows
2.0
Alerting and integrations
0.0
Hosted SPF and MTA-STS
0.0
Blocklist monitoring
0.0
Pricing transparency
7.5
Time to enforcement
3.0
Feature set
Managed breadth vs raw control
VerifyDMARC has the broader managed feature set. DMARC-SRG gives operators cleaner raw-report ownership.
VerifyDMARC gave us more ready-to-use DMARC operations, especially source enrichment, policy suggestions, API access, TLS-RPT, and domain import. DMARC-SRG was narrower but useful when we wanted parsed aggregate records in our own database. Buyers should also score guided fixes and automated issue detection; Suped's product makes those buying criteria explicit rather than leaving them as analyst judgment.
VerifyDMARC
Microsoft 365 grouped cleanly
SendGrid source labels helped
Mismatch surfaced in drilldown
DMARC-SRG
Raw XML stayed inspectable
Database ownership helped audits
Unknown sender stayed manual
VerifyDMARC recognized Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace quickly, then gave us usable labels for SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender after a short classification pass. The SPF pass with visible From mismatch appeared in drilldowns clearly enough to separate approved infrastructure from a domain-use problem, and the parked-domain spoof sample pushed us toward a policy change instead of another export review.
DMARC-SRG did the core parser job well. We could inspect Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, SendGrid, and Mailchimp records in the database-backed viewer, but the unknown sender stayed an IP and reporting-organization investigation until we documented it ourselves. The forwarded mail with SPF failure was visible in the authentication rows, but the product did not explain the operational meaning.
User experience
Guidance vs control
VerifyDMARC is easier to operate. DMARC-SRG is easier to own.
VerifyDMARC gave us a shorter path through setup, review, and policy planning. DMARC-SRG gave us more control over the parser and database, but that control came with extra interpretation work every week. The UX decision comes down to whether the team wants guided operations or a transparent self-hosted workbench.
VerifyDMARC
Three domains added quickly
Unknown sender had clues
Forwarding needed explanation
DMARC-SRG
Self-hosting stayed transparent
Filters were predictable
Forwarding analysis was manual
VerifyDMARC handled the three-domain onboarding cleanly: the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain each had clear DNS setup steps, and the product kept setup history visible after the records propagated. Finding the unknown sender took less time because enrichment gave us starting clues, but explaining the forwarded mail with SPF failure still needed human context about DKIM surviving the forward.
DMARC-SRG's experience was practical for an operator who was comfortable configuring ingestion and checking database-backed views. The unknown sender was easy to filter but not easy to classify, and the forwarded SPF failure required us to compare SPF, DKIM, source IP, and report organization fields by hand.
Support
SaaS help vs self support
VerifyDMARC gives a clearer support path. DMARC-SRG expects internal ownership.
VerifyDMARC had clearer support expectations during DNS setup and escalation, although priority support starts on the Large plan. DMARC-SRG had no commercial onboarding path in our test, which is acceptable for teams that already operate PHP, MySQL or MariaDB, mail ingestion, backups, and patching.
VerifyDMARC
DNS guidance was practical
Priority requires Large plan
Escalation path was visible
DMARC-SRG
Community support only
DNS handoff stayed internal
No enterprise onboarding found
VerifyDMARC's setup material got us through RUA record creation, domain verification, bulk import, and TLS-RPT checks without a long support thread. For enterprise onboarding, the main caveat was tiering: priority support only appeared on Large, so a buyer that needs named escalation should confirm the handoff path before rollout.
DMARC-SRG was a self-support workflow. DNS handoff, mailbox ingestion, cron timing, PHP upload limits, database retention, and security updates all stayed with our team, and escalation meant checking project documentation or community-style channels rather than opening a managed support case.
Suitability
SMB fit vs operator fit
VerifyDMARC fits lean IT and small MSP needs. DMARC-SRG fits technical teams that can own the stack.
VerifyDMARC is the stronger fit when a team wants managed reporting, public pricing, and faster policy planning. DMARC-SRG is the stronger fit when software cost and data control matter more than guided workflows. For MSP buyers, account separation, alert quality, client handoff notes, and published pricing should be tested before committing; Suped's product puts those workflow criteria near the center of the purchase decision.
VerifyDMARC
SMB teams get momentum
MSP handoff is partial
Enterprise needs support clarity
DMARC-SRG
Operators control the stack
Client grouping is manual
Recurring reports are basic
VerifyDMARC worked best for SMB and lean IT use because we could group the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain without building infrastructure. For MSP use, the public domain allowances were attractive, but recurring reporting, client handoff notes, and account separation still needed process around the product.
DMARC-SRG was a good fit for an operator-led SMB or security team that wanted reports in its own environment. It was weaker for MSP and enterprise rollouts because domain grouping, recurring client summaries, onboarding notes, and escalation paths all had to be created outside the product.
What each tool feels like after 90 days of real use
VerifyDMARC
A practical SaaS path for small teams moving toward enforcement
During week one, VerifyDMARC felt like a product built for teams that want DMARC reports working before the next operations meeting. We added the corporate domain, marketing subdomain, and parked domain, connected Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender, then used the drilldowns to separate approved traffic from mismatched and unknown sources.
By day 90, the product was useful for routine checks: the parked-domain spoof sample was easy to keep visible, regression alerts gave us a reason to recheck DNS, and exports helped with handoff notes. The lags appeared when we needed deeper client separation, blocklist or blacklist context, hosted records, and more direct explanation of the forwarded SPF failure.
Where it wins
Fast three-domain setup
Useful source enrichment
Public entry pricing
Practical drilldowns for policy planning
Where it lags
No hosted SPF or MTA-STS
No blocklist or blacklist monitoring
Forwarding explanation needed human context
Priority support starts higher
Pricing
From $1 / month
Free tier
30-day trial
Onboarding
Fast SaaS setup
G2 rating
0 / 5
DMARC-SRG
A self-hosted parser for teams that want control and accept manual work
During the first month, DMARC-SRG felt like a clear parser rather than a managed DMARC operations tool. Once the mailbox ingestion, database, PHP settings, retention, and web UI were working, we could inspect reports for Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, SendGrid, Mailchimp, and the support desk sender without paying a software subscription.
By day 90, the tradeoff was obvious in the operating rhythm. The raw reports stayed available and understandable, but the unknown sender, forwarded SPF failure, policy movement, alerts, recurring summaries, and client handoff all depended on our own process.
Where it wins
Free software license
Self-hosted data control
Inspectable raw report details
Useful summary report options
Where it lags
Manual sender classification
No built-in proactive alerts
No managed DNS handoff
No commercial support path found
Pricing
$0 software
Free tier
Free self-hosted
Onboarding
Manual self-hosted setup
G2 rating
0 / 5
Pricing
VerifyDMARC
DMARC-SRG
Suped
Small
1 domain, up to 1k emails / month.
$1 / month
Personal covers up to 10 domains and 2,000 reported emails per month.
$0 software
Self-hosting costs, storage, backups, and administrator time are separate.
$0 / month
Free plan covers 1 domain and 1,000 monthly emails.
Medium
2 domains, up to 100k emails / month.
$25 / month
Starter covers 25 domains and 500,000 reported emails per month.
$0 software
Capacity depends on the server, database, mailbox ingestion, and PHP limits.
Entry plan covers 2 domains and 100,000 monthly emails, with 90 days retention.
Large
10 domains, up to 1 million emails / month.
$50 / month
Medium covers 100 domains and 2 million reported emails per month.
$0 software
No published SaaS limits apply, but the deployment must be sized and monitored.
10 domains and 1,000,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention.
Enterprise
Over 20 domains and 1 million emails / month.
From $50 / month
Medium starts at this usage range; Large is $100 per month with priority support.
$0 software
No paid enterprise tier or managed support path was publicly listed.
20 domains and 2,500,000 monthly emails, with 365 days retention. Unlimited domains/emails negotiable.
VerifyDMARC numbers are public list prices checked as of May 15, 2026, and estimated plan fits use the lowest public tier that covers each segment. DMARC-SRG is $0 software with variable self-hosting costs; domains, volume, support, and retention depend on the deployment.
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Guided source cleanup
VerifyDMARC identified common senders in our test, but ownership notes still needed analyst work. Suped turns source findings into fix steps and owners for the sender that failed classification.
Operational alerts
DMARC-SRG had useful parsed records, but no built-in alert routing in our test. Suped adds issue detection and alert controls so a spoof sample or authentication regression reaches the right workflow before review day.
MSP handoff
Both products needed extra process for recurring client notes and account separation. Suped supports MSP workflows with per-domain billing and clearer client handoff paths.
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 VerifyDMARC or DMARC-SRG?
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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