Verkh vs Free DMARC Tools

Q: Are free DMARC tools accurate?

Yes, free tools accurately check your DNS records at a point in time. The limitation is that they only show a snapshot - they don't process ongoing DMARC reports, track changes over time, or help you identify all your sending sources.

Q: Can I reach p=reject with free tools?

Theoretically yes, but it's difficult. Free tools don't process DMARC aggregate reports, so you won't know all your sending sources. Without that visibility, moving to p=reject risks blocking legitimate email. Paid tools make enforcement safer and faster.

Q: What's the biggest limitation of free tools?

No report processing. DMARC sends daily aggregate reports to your rua address. These reports reveal every IP address sending as your domain. Free tools don't process these reports, so you're flying blind about who's actually sending as you.

Q: Should I start with free tools or Verkh Free?

Start with Verkh Free. It's also free ($0) but includes continuous monitoring and report processing for 30 days. You'll get more useful data from Verkh Free than from multiple free checker tools combined.

When a one-time check isn't enough

"Free tools check. Verkh monitors and fixes."

Popular Free DMARC Tools

These tools are useful for quick, one-time DNS checks.

MXToolbox DMARC Lookup DMARC Analyzer (free tier) Google Admin Toolbox PowerDMARC free checker Manual dig/nslookup commands

Feature Comparison

Capability	Free Tools	Verkh Free	Verkh Paid
One-time DNS check
Continuous monitoring
DMARC report processing	Limited/None	Yes (30 days)	Yes (12-24mo)
Remediation guidance		Limited	Full
Vendor dashboards			Yes (Pro+)
Alerting		Weekly digest	Real-time
Cost	$0	$0	$29-499/mo

The Key Difference: Report Processing

Free Tools

Check your DNS records at a single point in time. They tell you if your DMARC record exists and is valid syntax.

They don't show you who's actually sending email as your domain, because that requires processing DMARC aggregate reports.

Verkh

Processes the daily aggregate reports that receiving servers send to your rua address. Shows every IP sending as you.

This visibility is essential for safe enforcement. You can't authorize what you can't see.

What DMARC Reports Reveal

Every IP address sending as your domain
Which sources pass or fail authentication
Email volume from each source
Third-party services you may have forgotten
Potential spoofing attempts
SPF and DKIM alignment details

When Free Tools Are Enough

Be honest - sometimes you don't need a paid tool.

You just need a quick one-time check
You're validating a single DNS record change
You have no ongoing DMARC monitoring needs
You're comfortable interpreting raw DNS data

When You Need More

If any of these apply, consider Verkh.

You want to track DMARC reports over time
You need to identify all your sending sources
You want guided remediation to reach enforcement
You need to coordinate with vendors
You manage multiple domains

Try Verkh's Free Tools

We also offer free one-time checkers. Use them to validate your records, then upgrade to Verkh Free for ongoing monitoring.

Related Resources

Enforcement Guide DMARC Policy Guide Best DMARC Tools Verkh Pricing

Frequently asked questions

Are free DMARC tools accurate?

Can I reach p=reject with free tools?

What's the biggest limitation of free tools?

Should I start with free tools or Verkh Free?

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Get continuous monitoring and report processing at no cost. Upgrade when you need more.

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