DMARCLoop vs Valimail
A fair, side-by-side look at DMARCLoop and Valimail for DMARC reporting, MTA-STS and TLS-RPT monitoring, and getting to a p=reject policy.
Both DMARCLoop and Valimail turn the raw DMARC XML that mailbox providers send into readable reports and help you move a domain toward enforcement. Valimail - acquired by DigiCert in September 2025 and still operating under its own name - is known for enterprise automation and Instant SPF with unlimited lookups.
If you want hands-off, enterprise-grade SPF/DKIM automation on a quoted contract, Valimail is a solid pick. If you want published pricing and the fastest path to p=reject with reports a non-specialist can actually read, that is the case for DMARCLoop.
DMARCLoop vs Valimail
| Feature | DMARCLoop | Valimail |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes - free plan, up to 3 domains | Yes - Monitor: 5 users, 10 SPF lookups, no DKIM automation |
| Free tools, no account | Yes - 10-tool DNS/DMARC suite | Yes - domain, SPF, DKIM, DMARC report, BIMI logo and lookalike checkers |
| Paid plans from | $19/mo billed monthly, $190/yr billed yearly (Pro: 5 domains, 500,000 messages a month) | Quote-based (Enforce Starter, Premium, Enterprise) |
| Pricing model | By domains + monthly volume | Free Monitor; Enforce and Amplify (BIMI) quoted |
| DMARC aggregate (RUA) reports | Yes | Yes - all plans, including free Monitor |
| DMARC failure (RUF) reports | Yes - Business and above, opt-in per domain | RUF+ on Enforce Enterprise |
| MTA-STS monitoring | Yes - Pro and above, not an add-on | Yes - hosted MTA-STS on Enforce |
| TLS-RPT (SMTP TLS) reporting | Yes - Pro and above, not an add-on | Yes - all plans, including free Monitor |
| Guided path to p=reject | Yes - the primary workflow | Automation-led - one-click authorisation of named sending services and automated DMARC on Enforce (the site cites enforcement in 60 days or less); automated task list from Enforce Premium |
| Human-readable reports | Yes - plain findings + next action | Yes - sending services identified by name rather than raw IP data; dashboards on all plans, downloadable and executive reports from Enforce Starter |
| Managed SPF flattening | Yes - hosted SPF, Pro and above | Yes - Instant SPF, unlimited lookups from Enforce Starter |
| Hosted DMARC/DKIM/SPF records | Yes - CNAME-delegated; DMARC on every plan, SPF and DKIM Pro and above | Yes - automated DMARC and DKIM from Enforce Starter (DMARC limited on free Monitor); MTA-STS hosting on Enforce |
| Managed BIMI | Yes - hosted, Pro and above | Yes - Amplify add-on on any plan, quoted separately |
| Inbound spam/phishing filtering | No - outbound authentication only | Not listed on Valimail's site - products are Monitor, Enforce and Amplify |
| Deployment | Cloud SaaS | Cloud SaaS (FedRAMP option on Enterprise) |
| Support | Email support | Knowledge base on all plans; onboarding and account manager from Enforce Starter |
Valimail's column was last checked against its own site on 2026-11-09. Vendors change plans and prices, so confirm anything you are deciding on with them. DMARCLoop's plans are on the pricing page.
Where DMARCLoop stands out
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Fastest route to enforcement
The whole product is organised around moving a domain from p=none to p=reject safely - not around exposing every possible setting. Fewer decisions, less time stuck in monitor mode.
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Reports a non-specialist can read
Aggregate and failure data is translated into plain findings and a clear next step, so an IT generalist or business owner can act without knowing the RFCs.
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MTA-STS and TLS-RPT in every paid plan
Transport-security visibility ships in every paid plan from Pro up - not as a separately priced add-on or an enterprise-only tier - so you see policy and TLS problems alongside your DMARC posture.
When Valimail is the better choice
- You want hands-off automation at scale Valimail leans on automated source authorisation and Instant SPF rather than hand-editing SPF/DKIM records.
- You need enterprise procurement Now part of DigiCert, it fits enterprise compliance and vendor processes, with quoted rather than published pricing.
DMARCLoop vs Valimail - FAQ
- Does either tool filter incoming spam or phishing?
- No. DMARC reporting products - DMARCLoop included - work on outbound email authentication (DMARC, SPF, DKIM); they are not inbound mail filters. Keep your existing secure email gateway and run either one alongside it.
- Will switching lose my DMARC history?
- Your DMARC data lives in the reports mailbox providers send to the address in your DMARC record. Point the record at the new tool and fresh reports start flowing within a day or so; reports already delivered stay where they were sent.
- How can I see my domain's status right now?
- Use the free DMARCLoop tools - no account needed - to check a domain's SPF, DKIM and DMARC in one look before you commit to anything.
- How much do DMARCLoop and Valimail cost?
- DMARCLoop has a free plan and paid plans listed on its pricing page. Valimail's Monitor tier is free (up to 5 users, 10 SPF lookups, no automated DKIM). Enforce comes in Starter, Premium and Enterprise tiers and Amplify (BIMI) is separate - all quoted, with no published prices. Check Valimail's own site for current terms.
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