Valimail Pricing vs DMARCguard
Valimail publishes no price for any Enforce tier: Starter, Premium and Enterprise all read "Contact us for custom pricing", and the pricing page no longer lists Align. Valimail remains the enterprise DMARC leader; DMARCguard delivers broader protocol coverage including ARC and DANE at per-domain pricing, with full data portability and no DNS delegation lock-in.
DMARCguard is our product — check every number against Valimail's pricing page .
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ARC + DANE Where Valimail Has Neither
Valimail co-authored RFC 8617, the ARC standard, but does not productize ARC at any tier, and DANE remains unsupported. DMARCguard covers 9 protocols — 7 free (including ARC), with DANE and ARF added from Pro.
Published Prices vs Quote-Only Tiers
Every Valimail Enforce tier is quote-only, so you cannot see a price before a sales call. The AWS Marketplace listing shows an estimate of $60,000 per 12 months for Enterprise, with add-ons of $1,500 per additional domain, $1,000 per additional 100K emails/month and $500 per additional sending service. DMARCguard Pro starts at $14.50/mo including 2 domains, published before signup, with no per-email-volume overage.
No DNS Delegation Lock-In
Valimail's hosted MTA-STS uses CNAME delegation (NS delegation is planned). DMARCguard monitors and advises — you keep full control of your DNS and can export all data via CSV, JSON, or API at any time.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side breakdown of capabilities across both platforms.
| Feature | DMARCguard | Valimail |
|---|---|---|
| DMARC Monitoring | ||
| SPF Validation | ||
| DKIM Validation | ||
| BIMI Support Valimail BIMI via Amplify add-on only | ||
| MTA-STS Validation Hosted via CNAME delegation only, for Enforce users (NS delegation is planned) | ||
| TLS-RPT Support Hosted TLS-RPT via CNAME delegation, for Enforce users | ||
| ARC Chain Support Not productized at any Valimail tier; free in DMARCguard | ||
| Sender Identification | ||
| GeoIP Enrichment | ||
| Compliance Health Score | ||
| Alerting (Email + Webhook) Valimail: threshold-based email alerts; outbound webhooks not documented | ||
| Manual Report Upload | ||
| CSV/JSON Export | ||
| Dark Mode | ||
| AI / MCP Integration | ||
| Automated DNS Enforcement Valimail Enforce (quote-only) | ||
| Zero-Touch SPF/DKIM Alignment Enterprise feature |
Pricing Comparison
Valimail publishes no price for any paid tier. DMARCguard publishes every price and gives you 7 protocols free and all 9 from Pro.
| Tier | DMARCguard | Valimail |
|---|---|---|
| Free | 2 domains, 30 days history | Monitor — 5 user seats, DMARC visibility only, no enforcement |
| Pro / Enforce Starter | $14.50/mo including 2 domains, 1 year history (founding price) | Enforce Starter — "Contact us for custom pricing"; no price is published. |
| Enterprise | Custom | Enforce Premium / Enterprise — contact sales. AWS Marketplace shows a $60,000 per 12 months estimate for Enterprise, with add-ons of $1,500/additional domain, $1,000/additional 100K emails per month and $500/additional sending service |
Why choose DMARCguard over Valimail?
ARC free, DANE from Pro
Valimail co-authored the ARC standard (RFC 8617) but does not ship ARC validation, sealing, or aggregate reporting at any tier. DANE has no documented support across valimail.com or support.valimail.com. DMARCguard includes ARC on the free tier and adds DANE (plus ARF) from Pro.
No CNAME or DNS delegation lock-in
Valimail's automated DNS management uses CNAME delegation (hosted MTA-STS and TLS-RPT support CNAME only — NS delegation is planned). DMARCguard keeps you in control — your data and DNS are always yours. Export everything via CSV, JSON, or API at any time.
A price before the sales call
Valimail's pricing page lists free Monitor, then Enforce Starter, Premium and Enterprise, each reading "Contact us for custom pricing"; Align no longer appears. Moving from free Monitor to paid means a quote. DMARCguard serves solo admins and enterprises equally, starting free and scaling continuously with per-domain Pro pricing.
AI-native with MCP
Bring email security intelligence into your existing AI workflow. DMARCguard exposes 17 MCP tools that let enterprise teams query compliance scores, DNS records, and trend data from any MCP-compatible client — no custom API integration required.
Who is each best for?
Who's best for Valimail?
Enterprise organizations ready to negotiate a custom quote that need automated DMARC enforcement and FedRAMP-authorized service (Valimail is the only FedRAMP-authorized DMARC provider). Teams comfortable with CNAME-based DNS delegation and brands needing fully automated BIMI with VMC/CMC issuance via DigiCert as Mark Verifying Authority. Their G2 reputation — 13 consecutive quarters as a DMARC Grid leader and a customer base of 80,000+ — reflects genuine strength on automation, sender intelligence, and named-service identification.
Who's best for DMARCguard?
Organizations that have outgrown free Monitor but want to see a price before talking to sales. Teams that want full data portability with no CNAME or NS delegation lock-in. Buyers who need ARC (free in DMARCguard) and DANE (from Pro) — protocols Valimail does not productize. SMBs and mid-market teams that want continuous, transparent per-domain pricing rather than quote-only tiers with per-domain, per-100K-email and per-sending-service add-ons.
Migrating from Valimail
Migrating from Valimail keeps your DNS records exactly where they are. DMARCguard reads standard DMARC aggregate (RUA) reports, so your sending sources keep flowing while you validate.
- Add your domains to DMARCguard
Sign up free, add your domains. No DNS changes yet — we'll work in parallel with Valimail during validation.
- Append DMARCguard's reporting address to your DMARC record
Add our
rua=mailto:address alongside Valimail's existing one. Valimail keeps receiving reports during the validation window; DMARCguard begins receiving them within 24-48 hours. - Validate parity for 14-30 days
Compare DMARCguard's dashboard against your Valimail Monitor or Enforce view. Confirm sender identification, alignment counts, and policy posture match.
- Remove Valimail's CNAME delegation
If you used Valimail Enforce or Hosted MTA-STS, remove the CNAME records that delegated SPF, DKIM, MTA-STS, or BIMI to Valimail. Replace with your own records (DMARCguard provides the exact values to publish).
- Cancel Valimail (check your contract terms)
On AWS Marketplace, Valimail Enforce Enterprise is sold as 12-, 24- or 36-month contracts. Check your own contract for its term and notice period, and time your cancellation against your renewal date.
Estimated time: ~60 minutes
Frequently Asked Questions
Is DMARCguard a good alternative to Valimail?
Yes. DMARCguard covers 9 email authentication protocols (DMARC, SPF, DKIM, BIMI, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, ARC, DANE, ARF) — 7 of them free, with DANE and ARF added from Pro. Valimail focuses primarily on DMARC enforcement and gates BIMI behind an add-on. DMARCguard Pro starts at $14.50/mo including 2 domains, compared to Valimail Enforce, which is quote-only.
Can I migrate from Valimail to DMARCguard?
Yes. DMARCguard monitors your existing DNS records — there's no migration needed for your email infrastructure. Simply add your domains to DMARCguard, and reports will start flowing within 24-48 hours. Your DNS records, SPF includes, and DKIM keys stay exactly where they are.
Does DMARCguard offer automated DNS enforcement like Valimail Enforce?
DMARCguard takes a monitoring-and-guidance approach rather than automated DNS management. This means you maintain full control of your DNS records and avoid vendor lock-in. DMARCguard provides step-by-step enforcement guidance to help you reach p=reject safely.
Is Valimail free?
Valimail offers a free Monitor plan with 5 user seats and DMARC visibility only. Their Enforce product, which provides automated DMARC enforcement, is quote-only. DMARCguard's free tier gives you 2 domains and 30 days of history with 7 protocols included.
How much does Valimail cost?
Valimail publishes no price for any paid tier: Enforce Starter, Premium and Enterprise all read "Contact us for custom pricing". The AWS Marketplace listing shows an estimate of $60,000 per 12 months for Enforce Enterprise (the listing says it is only an estimate), with add-ons of $1,500 per additional domain, $1,000 per additional 100K emails/month and $500 per additional sending service. DMARCguard Pro starts at $14.50/mo including 2 domains with transparent per-domain pricing.
What are the best Valimail alternatives?
The best Valimail alternatives include DMARCguard (9 protocols, from $14.50/mo including 2 domains, no lock-in), EasyDMARC (6 protocols, $44.99/mo), PowerDMARC (broad protocol support, $8-$250/mo by volume), and dmarcian (DMARC-focused, $24/mo). DMARCguard offers the broadest protocol coverage with full data portability — see our Valimail alternative guide for the full migration analysis.
What is Valimail Enforce?
Valimail Enforce is Valimail's automated DMARC enforcement product that manages your DNS records to align SPF and DKIM automatically. It is quote-only. DMARCguard takes a monitoring approach that keeps you in control of your DNS while providing step-by-step guidance.
Does Microsoft have a DMARC analyzer?
Microsoft does not offer a dedicated DMARC analyzer. Microsoft 365 includes basic DMARC reporting via Exchange Online Protection, but it lacks the analysis, visualization, and protocol coverage that dedicated tools like DMARCguard provide. DMARCguard works seamlessly with Microsoft 365 environments.
Does Valimail have a free DMARC checker?
Yes. Valimail offers a free DMARC checker at their domain checker page that shows your DMARC, SPF, and DKIM status. DMARCguard also offers a free DMARC checker plus checkers for SPF, DKIM, BIMI, MTA-STS, TLS-RPT, and ARC — covering all 9 email authentication protocols in one place.
What is Valimail Align?
Valimail Align was an entry-level Valimail plan. It no longer appears on Valimail's pricing page, which now lists Monitor (free), Enforce (Starter, Premium and Enterprise, all quote-only), and Amplify for BIMI. DMARCguard Pro at $14.50/mo including 2 domains includes broader protocol coverage with all 9 protocols.
Is Valimail worth it for small businesses?
Valimail's Enforce product is enterprise-focused and quote-only on every tier. With Align no longer on the pricing page, moving beyond free Monitor means a sales conversation. DMARCguard is designed to serve teams of all sizes — starting free with 2 domains and scaling to Pro at $14.50/mo including 2 domains with all 9 protocols.
Does Valimail support MTA-STS or TLS-RPT?
Yes, for Enforce users. Valimail hosts MTA-STS and TLS reporting via CNAME delegation — NS delegation is planned for a future release per their help center. ARC validation and DANE/TLSA support remain unavailable at any tier. DMARCguard covers all 9 protocols including ARC and DANE. See our scan of 5.5 million domains for adoption data.
What changed at Valimail after the DigiCert acquisition?
DigiCert closed its acquisition of Valimail on September 16, 2025. Since then: (1) the pricing page no longer lists Align and shows every Enforce tier as quote-only; (2) hosted MTA-STS and TLS-RPT are available to Enforce users via CNAME delegation; (3) the Enforce comparison grid lists three NEW features (Privacy-safe RUF+, DKIM Continuous Protection, Senders Continuous Protection); (4) BIMI Amplify now issues VMC/CMC via DigiCert as MVA.
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