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eFax alternatives

As of Oct 24, 2026, the best eFax alternative for most people is Fax.Plus (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of online fax services.

eFax compared with 8 alternatives: MetroFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, Sfax, Documo and 3 more.

eFax is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15.83 per month for 200 pages, billed annually ($18.99 billed monthly). None of the alternatives has a free plan. 7 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Oct 23, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
eFaxThis toolFree trial · from $15.83/moTrial onlyWeb, Windows, iOS, Android
MetroFaxFree trial · from $9.96/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
Fax.PlusFree trial · from $6.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
iFaxFree trial · from $12.49/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
SfaxFree trialTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS
DocumoFree trial · from $25/moTrial onlyWeb
CocoFaxFree trial · from $4.99/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, Android, Browser extension
Dropbox FaxFree trial · from $8.33/moTrial onlyWeb
NotifyreFrom $4.90/moNoWeb

Price against what you get

eFax starts at $15.83 a month and scores 3.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 7 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

MetroFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, CocoFax, Dropbox Fax and Notifyre start lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

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What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
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The full chart of online fax services, and the best at every price

How each one differs from eFax

  1. MetroFax

    Low-cost online fax by email, web and mobile app for small businesses

    • MetroFax starts at $9.96 per month for 550 pages, billed annually ($11.95 billed monthly).
    • MetroFax lists no Windows app, which eFax has.
    • MetroFax also covers shared inbox.

    Suits: Small businesses that want a fax number with a few hundred pages a month

    MetroFax vs eFaxMetroFax pricing and details

  2. 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 a macOS app.

    Suits: Individuals who fax a few hundred pages a month from email or a phone

    Fax.Plus vs eFaxFax.Plus pricing and details

  3. 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 a macOS app.

    Suits: People who fax from a phone or laptop and want apps on every platform

    iFax vs eFaxiFax pricing and details

  4. Sfax

    HIPAA cloud fax for healthcare offices, with print drivers and an API

    • Sfax also lists a macOS app.
    • Sfax lists no Android app, which eFax has.

    Suits: Medical offices that need audited, HIPAA-compliant faxing

    Sfax vs eFaxSfax pricing and details

  5. Documo

    HIPAA cloud fax for healthcare, formerly mFax, with a fax API

    • Documo starts at $25 per month for 300 pages, billed annually.
    • Documo lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which eFax has.

    Suits: Clinics and practices that need HIPAA fax with a signed BAA

    Documo vs eFaxDocumo pricing and details

  6. 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 a macOS app and a browser extension.
    • CocoFax lists no iOS app, which eFax has.

    Suits: Occasional faxers who want a low yearly price

    CocoFax vs eFaxCocoFax pricing and details

  7. Dropbox Fax

    Browser and email fax from Dropbox, formerly HelloFax

    • Dropbox Fax starts at $8.33 per month for 300 pages, billed yearly ($9.99 billed monthly).
    • Dropbox Fax lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which eFax has.

    Suits: People who send a handful of faxes a year from a browser

    Dropbox Fax vs eFaxDropbox Fax pricing and details

  8. Notifyre

    Pay-per-page online fax and business texting, with a fax API

    • Notifyre starts at $4.90 per month to receive 200 pages; sending is $0.03 a page.
    • Notifyre lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which eFax has.
    • Notifyre also covers business texting.

    Suits: Offices that send faxes now and then and do not want a subscription

    Notifyre vs eFaxNotifyre pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in eFax

  • The Personal plan covers pages to the US and Canada only and does not include a signed BAA; Business does.
  • Pages over the plan cost 10 cents each on Personal and 7 cents on Business, and international rates vary by country.
  • Extra users on Business are $10 a month each and extra numbers $5 a month each.
  • The desktop app is for Windows; no Mac app is listed.
eFax pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to eFax?

The alternatives to eFax in this directory are MetroFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, Sfax, Documo, CocoFax, Dropbox Fax and Notifyre. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with eFax.

Is there a free alternative to eFax?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. MetroFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, Sfax, Documo, CocoFax and Dropbox Fax offer a free trial.

Which eFax alternatives work on macOS?

The eFax listing does not include a macOS app. Fax.Plus, iFax, Sfax and CocoFax 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.