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Dropbox Fax alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best Dropbox Fax alternative for most people is Fax.Plus (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of online fax services. The best free one is FaxBurner (2.4 GPA).
Dropbox Fax compared with 6 alternatives: Fax.Plus, eFax, FaxBurner, CocoFax, iFax and 1 more.
Dropbox Fax is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $8.33 per month for 300 pages, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly). 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dropbox FaxThis tool | Free trial · from $8.33/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fax.Plus | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| eFax | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FaxBurner | Free plan · from $14.95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| CocoFax | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Android, Browser extension |
| iFax | Free trial · from $12.49/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| WiseFax | From $8.00/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
Price against what you get
Dropbox Fax starts at $8.33 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 6 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Fax.Plus and WiseFax.
eFax and iFax score higher without starting lower. CocoFax starts lower without scoring higher.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Dropbox Fax
Fax.Plus
Online fax by web, email, desktop and mobile apps, priced by pages
- Fax.Plus starts at $6.99 per month for 200 pages, billed annually ($8.99 billed monthly).
- Fax.Plus also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Individuals who fax a few hundred pages a month from email or a phone
eFax
Online fax by email, web and apps, with personal and business plans
- eFax starts at $15.83 per month for 200 pages, billed annually ($18.99 billed monthly).
- eFax also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Individuals and small offices faxing within the US and Canada
FaxBurner
iPhone fax app and email-to-fax service with a free temporary number
- FaxBurner starts at $14.95 per month for 500 pages.
- FaxBurner has a free plan, which Dropbox Fax lacks.
- FaxBurner also lists an iOS app.
- FaxBurner also covers pDF editing.
Suits: iPhone users who need to send or receive the odd fax
CocoFax
Online fax from the web, email, Google and Microsoft apps
- CocoFax starts at $4.99 per month for 60 pages, billed yearly ($7.99 billed monthly).
- CocoFax also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: Occasional faxers who want a low yearly price
iFax
Online fax apps and fax API, with HIPAA plans and AI fax reading
- iFax starts at $12.49 per month for 200 pages, billed annually ($14.99 billed monthly).
- iFax also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
Suits: People who fax from a phone or laptop and want apps on every platform
WiseFax
Pay-per-page online fax with an optional fax number subscription
- WiseFax starts at $8.00 per month for a fax number.
- WiseFax also lists Windows, macOS, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- WiseFax also covers pDF editing.
Suits: People who send a fax now and then and do not want a monthly plan
Limits worth knowing in Dropbox Fax
- Receiving faxes needs a paid plan; the free account only sends, at $0.99 per fax of up to 10 pages once its free pages run out.
- Pages over a paid plan's allowance cost 5 cents each, sent or received, and international rates vary.
- Porting an existing number needs Professional or Small Business and is offered in the US and Canada; a one-time fee may apply.
- HIPAA and SOC 2, SSO and the Salesforce integration are listed for a sales-led tier, not the self-serve plans.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Dropbox Fax?
The alternatives to Dropbox Fax in this directory are Fax.Plus, eFax, FaxBurner, CocoFax, iFax and WiseFax. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Dropbox Fax.
Is there a free alternative to Dropbox Fax?
Yes. FaxBurner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Dropbox Fax alternatives work on Windows?
The Dropbox Fax listing does not include a Windows app. Fax.Plus, eFax, CocoFax, iFax and WiseFax list one.
Which Dropbox Fax alternatives work on macOS?
The Dropbox Fax listing does not include a macOS app. Fax.Plus, CocoFax, iFax and WiseFax list one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 23, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.