Valimail has been named one of G2’s Best Security Software Products for 2026, ranking #23 overall, alongside some of the biggest names in security, including KnowBe4, Salesforce, NinjaOne, Okta, and Google Authenticator.
Out of 6,197 total products in the Security category, and 385 eligible for this year’s awards, Valimail placed among the top 50. We’re also the only DMARC vendor on the list.
G2 picked its 2026 Best Software Awards based on honest reviews and ratings from users on the world’s largest and most trusted software marketplace.
Why this recognition stands out
Security is one of the most competitive categories in enterprise software. This year’s G2 list saw significant turnover — 33 of the 50 winners are new entrants, representing a 66% change from the 2025 awards.
For a sender identity solution focused on Domain-based Message Authentication, Reporting, and Conformance (DMARC) to rank among the top security software companies overall highlights that email authentication is foundational for security.
Phishing remains one of the most common entry points for cyberattacks, especially with the rise of AI. Attackers continue to exploit one core weakness: sender identity is easy to fake. Without authentication at enforcement, anyone can attempt to impersonate your domain.
Detection technologies like secure email gateways (SEGs) and AI-driven platforms play a critical role in analyzing inbound email. They are an essential part of a layered security strategy.
But detection and authentication solve different problems. Detection evaluates content and behavior. Authentication verifies identity. You need both.
Zero Trust starts with identity
Valimail is a Zero Trust anti-phishing solution that’s led G2’s DMARC ranking for 14 consecutive quarters. Instead of trying to determine whether a message “looks suspicious,” our authentication solution confirms whether the sender is authorized to use your domain.
When DMARC is at enforcement:
- Mail servers worldwide block fraudulent email claiming to be from your domain
- Exact-domain impersonation attempts fail automatically
- Executive spoofing risk drops significantly
- Outbound phishing from compromised systems is stopped
That last point often gets overlooked. Traditional detection systems focus on inbound threats. Authentication also protects your partners, customers, and vendors from fraudulent messages sent using your domain. It’s a different control layer, but a necessary one.
What customers are saying about Valimail
G2 recognition reflects customer experience, and recent reviews reinforce the value security teams are seeing:
- 4/5 — “Great Free Plan for NFPs with Clear Visibility on Domain Email Abuse”
- 4.5/5 — “Friendly Interface and Intelligent Identification in Valimail”
- 4.5/5 — “Simplifies DMARC Compliance Effortlessly”
What being the only DMARC vendor on the list means
Ranking #23 among top security software companies is meaningful on its own. Being the only DMARC-focused vendor recognized in the category reinforces a broader shift in how security leaders think about risk.
Sender identity is no longer optional. It’s a required control for modern security programs, regulatory compliance, and brand protection.
Security leaders understand that:
- Phishing defense requires layered controls
- Brand impersonation damages trust and revenue
- Identity-based controls reduce uncertainty
- Enforcement delivers measurable risk reduction
Valimail supports over 100,000 organizations globally and operates the largest DMARC platform in the world. That scale provides operational insight and stability that security teams rely on.
The G2 recognition reflects that maturity, and we wouldn’t have won it without all the amazing feedback from our users and customers.
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