DDMARC vs Sendmarc
Transparent, self-service per-domain pricing vs. a quote-only, fully-managed MSP platform. Both white-label — see which buying model fits your team.
DDMARC
Transparent · self-service
Best for SMBs and MSPs that want transparent, published per-domain pricing, self-service onboarding, managed hosting, ARC monitoring, and built-in lookalike/AI detection.
Sendmarc
Managed · MSP-first
Best for MSPs and teams that want a fully-managed, channel-led program with a certified ConnectWise PSA integration and governance services — and can buy through sales on quote-based pricing.
Feature comparison
Transparent self-service vs. managed, quote-led MSP
| Feature | DDMARC | Sendmarc |
|---|---|---|
| Core Features | ||
| DMARC Monitoring | Included | Included |
| SPF/DKIM Monitoring | Included | Included |
| Aggregate Reports (RUA) | Included | Included |
| Forensic / Threat Reports | Protect+ | Included |
| Automated Enforcement (no DNS edits) | Included | Included |
| SPF Flattening (lookup-limit bypass) | Included | Included |
| ARC Chain Monitoring | Included | Not documented |
| DNS & Hosting | ||
| Managed MTA-STS Hosting | Included | Included |
| TLS-RPT Reporting | Protect+ | Included |
| Managed BIMI Logo Hosting | Included | Included |
| Hosted DNS records (SPF/DKIM/DMARC) | Professional+ | Included |
| Detection & Compliance | ||
| Bulk-Sender Compliance (Google/Yahoo) | Professional+ | Compliance tier |
| AI Posture Explainer | Professional+ | Not documented |
| Lookalike Domain Detection | Professional+ | Not documented |
| Sender Reputation Scoring | All plans | Not documented |
| Policy Impact Simulator | Included | Not documented |
| Pricing & Buying | ||
| Free Tier | 1 domain | Trial only |
| Self-Service Signup | Included | Not included |
| Published Pricing | Included | Not included |
| Paid Entry Price | $29/mo | Custom / quote |
| Pricing Model | Flat per-domain | Quote-only |
| Monthly Billing | Included | Not documented |
| MSP & Access | ||
| White-label MSP Console | Included | Included |
| ConnectWise PSA Integration | Not documented | Included |
| Multi-user Access | Included | Included |
| Role-Based Access | Professional+ | Included |
| API Access | Protect+ | Higher tiers |
| SSO/SAML | Not included | Premium+ |
“Not documented” means the capability is not listed in Sendmarc's public materials as of June 2026 — not a confirmed absence. Verify current details on each vendor's site.
Pricing comparison
Published per-domain vs. quote-only
Entry
Growing
MSP / Partner
Sendmarc lists a free trial but publishes no prices for its paid tiers as of June 2026; all are quote-only. Confirm on sendmarc.com.
Honest assessment
Two white-label paths — here is where each leads
DDMARC
Strengths
- Transparent, published pricing on every tier — including the MSP/Partner plan
- Flat per-domain pricing with self-service signup and a 14-day trial
- Managed MTA-STS and BIMI hosting + ARC monitoring and a policy simulator
- Lookalike detection, AI posture explainer, and free sender reputation scoring
- Monthly billing from $29/mo — low barrier for SMBs and MSPs
- Public, per-domain Partner economics for white-label resale
Considerations
- No SSO/SAML yet (Sendmarc offers it on Premium+)
- No ConnectWise PSA integration — Sendmarc has a certified one
- Lighter on white-glove managed services than Sendmarc
Sendmarc
Strengths
- Partner-first: multi-tenant white-label console + certified ConnectWise PSA
- Full authentication stack (SPF flattening, hosted MTA-STS/TLS-RPT, hosted DNS, BIMI)
- Guided, fully-managed path to enforcement with governance (CAB, supply-chain)
- Dedicated Google/Yahoo/Microsoft compliance plan
Considerations
- Fully quote-only — no published pricing on any paid tier
- No self-service; every paid plan requires a sales conversation
- Free trial is limited (1 domain, 5K emails/mo, 21-day history)
- ARC chain monitoring and a policy simulator aren't documented
Our recommendation
Sendmarc and DDMARC both serve MSPs with white-label DMARC, but through different models. Sendmarc is a fully-managed, channel-led platform with a certified ConnectWise PSA integration and governance services. DDMARC is transparent and self-service, with published per-domain Partner economics.
How you buy. Sendmarc is quote-only on every paid tier — each deal goes through sales. DDMARC publishes every tier, bills monthly per domain from $29/mo, and lets you (and your customers) start self-service in minutes.
What you get.Both cover the full authentication stack with hosted records and white-label consoles. DDMARC adds ARC monitoring, a policy simulator, lookalike detection, an AI posture explainer, and free sender reputation scoring. Sendmarc's edge is its managed-service depth — ConnectWise PSA, governance (CAB, supply-chain), and SSO/SAML — which DDMARC does not all offer today.
Choose DDMARC if: you want transparent published pricing, self-service onboarding, public per-domain Partner economics, and built-in detection — without a sales process for every deal.
Choose Sendmarc if: you want a fully-managed, channel-led program with ConnectWise PSA, governance services, and SSO/SAML, and you buy through sales.
Sendmarc pricing and features were verified from public sources as of June 2026; check sendmarc.com for current details.
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