MXToolbox is great at raw lookups. abr.cloud goes further: the same email, DNS and TLS checks, but with a plain-language verdict and the exact fix — plus always-on monitoring from the free tier, AI analysis, and EU data residency. See for yourself:
One quick verification, no account.
| Feature | abr.cloud | MXToolbox |
|---|---|---|
| Plain-language verdict + how to fix | ✓ | Raw records & status |
| Scope of tools | 80+ network & security tools | Email & DNS focus |
| Always-on monitoring + alerts | From the free tier | Paid |
| AI analysis of results | ✓ | — |
| EU data residency / GDPR | German studio, EU | US-based |
| Free one-off lookups | ✓ | ✓ |
| Card-free trial | ✓ | — |
| Pricing | Flat €3.99 / €7.99, cancel monthly | Tiered plans |
Comparison reflects publicly available product information and our own product; features and plans change — check each vendor for current details.
Yes — one-off checks run free with a quick CAPTCHA, no account. Pro (€3.99/mo) removes the CAPTCHA and unlocks every tool; AI Premium (€7.99/mo) adds AI analysis and always-on monitoring.
Yes — SPF, DKIM, DMARC, MX, MTA-STS, blacklist and a deliverability view, each explained in plain language with the fix.
In the EU. abr.cloud is built by ABR, an independent studio in Saarbrücken, Germany, and only ever reads public records.
Run every check in one place — with plain-language answers, AI analysis, and monitoring.
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