MailVitals vs MXToolbox: Same Monitoring, Fraction of the Cost
MailVitals Beat monitors your email domain health on a schedule: $27/mo for one domain on Minimum, or $57/mo for up to 10 domains on Steady. No per-seat limits, no surprise fees.
Pricing
Beat's plan prices next to MXToolbox's published pricing.
| Feature | MailVitals | MXToolbox |
|---|---|---|
| 1 domain | $27/mo (Minimum) | $129/mo |
| Up to 10 domains | $57/mo (Steady) | ~$180/mo |
| Up to 50 domains | $97/mo (Strong) | Custom (sales call) |
Features
Here's how MailVitals and MXToolbox compare feature-by-feature.
| Feature | MailVitals | MXToolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Blacklist Monitoring | 25 DNSBLs | 100+ DNSBLs |
| DMARC Monitoring & Reports | Yes | Yes |
| SPF / DKIM / DMARC Lookup | Yes | Yes |
| MX Record Checks | Yes | Yes |
| Domain Health Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Inbox Placement Testing | Yes | Yes |
| Email Content Checker | Yes | No |
| 70+ Data Point Email Test | Yes | No |
| Free Tools (no signup) | Yes | Limited |
| Per-Domain Pricing | No: flat plans from $27/mo | Flat tiers |
| Free Plan Available | No (15 free tools instead) | Limited free |
The verdict
MXToolbox is the legacy incumbent with great brand recognition, but its $129/month starting price makes it impractical for anyone monitoring more than a handful of domains. MailVitals Beat delivers comparable monitoring at $27/month for 1 domain (Minimum), $57/month for up to 10 domains (Steady) and $97/month for up to 50 domains (Strong).
Competitor pricing and features as published by MXToolbox. Verify before purchase. Vendors change plans without notice.
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A heartbeat for your email.
Beat runs every check on this site on a schedule: 41 checks, 50 blacklists and real inbox placement. The moment something breaks, it tells you what broke, why it matters, and the exact fix.
- SPFpass
- DKIMpass
- DMARCp=none
- Blacklists0 / 50
Illustrative. Your domain, every few hours.
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