“Valimail is the go-to
solution for DMARC”
Valimail is 100% focused on email authentication which means our automated solution yields faster DMARC enforcement for you at a lower cost.
Trusted by 92,000+ companies, both big
and small
What we’ve heard from our customers who left Proofpoint
Curious about switching from Proofpoint?
If you’re an enterprise with 500+ employees, managing multiple domains and third-party senders, and you’re struggling to reach DMARC enforcement, this comparison is for you.
You might already be using Proofpoint’s Email Fraud Defense (EFD) and feel stuck in a black box. Or you’re evaluating options and wondering if a general-purpose SEG vendor can truly deliver on email authentication. (Spoiler: Not like we can.)
You might need to switch from Proofpoint to Valimail if you’re:
- Under pressure to enforce DMARC fast and reduce phishing risk
- Need visibility into all your third-party email services (known and unknown)
- Are you ready to leave behind legacy, acquisition-based platforms and move to a purpose-built solution
How We Compare
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Enforcement Rate |
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Median Time to Enforcement |
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Domain Growth |
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SPF Lookup Limit |
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Sending Service Identification |
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Add New Sending Services |
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DKIM, SPF, and DMARC Record Management |
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DNS Management |
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Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI) |
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Microsoft 365 API Connector |
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Support |
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Focus
Valimail
- Automated solution with team 100% focused on email authentication
Proofpoint
- Team of resources across dozens of products
Enforcement Rate
Valimail
- 95%+
Proofpoint
- <75%
Median Time to Enforcement
Valimail
- 45 Days
Proofpoint
- 500-600 days
Domain Growth
Valimail
- 60%
Proofpoint
- 10-20%
SPF Lookup Limit
Valimail
- Patented Instant SPF
- Unlimited SPF lookups
- Private SPF Record
- Auto-generates SPF record
Proofpoint
- Unlimited SPF lookups (additional cost)
- Private SPF Record (additional cost)
Sending Service Identification
Valimail
- Largest network of sending services
Proofpoint
- Limited visibility to dozens of services
Add New Sending Services
Valimail
- Automate the process of authorizing new email services with one click configuration
Proofpoint
- Requires manual intervention
DKIM, SPF, and DMARC Record Management
Valimail
- Automate DKIM, SPF, and DMARC record management
Proofpoint
- Limited DKIM, SPF, and DMARC record Automation
DNS Management
Valimail
- Doesn’t require direct access to DNS
- 100% maintenance-free
Proofpoint
- Manual, error prone approaches to DNS configuration
Brand Indicators for Message Identification (BIMI)
Valimail
- Fully automated BIMI solution
- Flexibility to manage multiple brand entities, domains, and logos
Proofpoint
- Minimal to no BIMI support
Microsoft 365 API Connector
Valimail
- Official Microsoft 365 partnership with full API integration
Proofpoint
- Limited integration
Support
Valimail
- Email and onboarding included
- Ability to have dedicated DMARC engineer
Proofpoint
- Limited
*Comparison generated using publicly available data as of 2025.
Why Valimail
Automated solution with team 100% focused on email authentication
Automatic sending service identification
95% enforcement rate
Median time to enforcement 45 days
Unlimited SPF lookups (included)
Private SPF Record (included)
One click sending service enablement with largest catalog - 1000s of named services
Continuous protection reporting for DKIM and Senders
Easily integrate BIMI to display your logo on every email you send
Switch to Valimail for 4x faster DMARC enforcement
Our numbers speak for themselves:
- 95%+ of Valimail customers reach p=reject
- 45 days is our median time to enforcement
- 92,000+ companies use Valimail to protect their domains
- 100% accuracy when managing SPF records with zero maintenance
Learn how a Fortune 500 company moved from Proofpoint to Valimail. See it for yourself:
What to expect from Proofpoint migration
Thinking about switching from Proofpoint? You don’t have to worry about starting from scratch, and it doesn’t require a rollback from your current enforcement posture. You’ll stay protected with no interruption to your emailing environment, and the process takes only one to two weeks.
Here’s what to expect:
- Point your DMARC record to Valimail: This allows us to start populating the data in your account. You can also keep pointing to your current vendor.
- Identify sending services: We will now have visibility of all third-party sending services using your domain(s) and can determine if each service is authenticating or not. We’ll also identify any services that your previous provider may have missed.
- Automatically configure authorized services: We will set up the configuration of your sending services to expedite the transition.
- Check your DNS: Check your DNS for legacy DKIM keys that we may not have auto-configured yet and provide to Valimail for import (if you are using another vendor, you can export this info).
- Point records to Valimail: In your DNS, point your SPF and DKIM records to Valimail Enforce.
- Set up additional users and alerts: To ensure a smooth transition to Valimail, we’ll add all of the users to your account and set up alerts so you stay up to date with the email traffic activity of your domains.
- Stop pointing to your current vendor: You’re now fully protected by Valimail Enforce!
Ready to leave
legacy tools behind?
Switch to a purpose-built, automated email authentication platform and get to enforcement faster, with less effort and more confidence.
Additional DMARC resources
Explore more on DMARC, email authentication, and phishing prevention with these expert insights. Whether you’re just getting started or fine-tuning your enforcement strategy, these resources will help you secure your domain and stay ahead of emerging threats.
Frequently asked questions about Proofpoint vs Valimail
As the global leader in DMARC and email authentication, Valimail has helped over 92,000 organizations secure their domains and stop impersonation attacks. In this section, we answer the most common questions and Valimail vs Proofpoint FAQs so you can protect your email domains with peace of mind.
What happens to our existing SPF/DKIM/DMARC records if we switch from Proofpoint?
We will optimize the records and replace them if they’re incorrect, but we don’t roll back any of your existing email policies. Valimail automatically ingests your existing records, validates configurations, and applies automation to reduce maintenance risk and errors. You stay in control.
How long does it take to get to full DMARC enforcement with Valimail?
Our median time to enforcement is 45 days, compared to Proofpoint’s 500–600 days. Automation and visibility make all the difference.
Is Valimail more cost-effective than Proofpoint?
Yes. Valimail is a purpose-built solution. That means no bloated licensing, no bundled add-ons you don’t use, and no high-priced consultants for basic configuration. Faster enforcement = faster ROI.
Does Valimail integrate with Microsoft 365 or Google Workspace?
Absolutely. We’re an official Microsoft partner with full API integration: no hacks, no workarounds. We make it seamless to discover and manage senders across your ecosystem.
Can I keep my Proofpoint as my SEG and use Valimail just for authentication?
Yes. In fact, we encourage always having an SEG. SEGs and Valimail serve different purposes:
- SEGs guess who should send.
- Valimail knows.
That’s why layering both makes your email security stronger. If you’re not satisfied with Proofpoint as your SEG, we also partner with Abnormal AI to give you that bundled solution with more flexibility and control.
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