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FaxBetter alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best FaxBetter 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).
FaxBetter compared with 5 alternatives: eFax, MetroFax, FaxBurner, HumbleFax and Fax.Plus.
FaxBetter has a free plan. Paid plans start at $5.95 per month, billed $142.80 every 2 years ($9.95 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| FaxBetterThis tool | Free plan · from $5.95/mo | Yes | Web |
| eFax | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MetroFax | Free trial · from $9.96/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| FaxBurner | Free plan · from $14.95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| HumbleFax | From $10/mo | No | Web |
| Fax.Plus | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
FaxBetter starts at $5.95 a month and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
eFax, MetroFax, FaxBurner, HumbleFax and Fax.Plus score higher without starting lower.
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 FaxBetter
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FaxBetter.
- eFax also lists Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- eFax does not cover documents, which FaxBetter does.
Suits: Individuals and small offices faxing within the US and Canada
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FaxBetter.
- MetroFax also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MetroFax also covers shared inbox.
- MetroFax does not cover documents, which FaxBetter does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a fax number with a few hundred pages a month
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 also lists an iOS app.
- FaxBurner also covers pDF editing.
- FaxBurner does not cover documents, which FaxBetter does.
Suits: iPhone users who need to send or receive the odd fax
HumbleFax
Flat $10 a month online fax with no page limits
- HumbleFax starts at $10 per month, unlimited pages.
- HumbleFax has no free plan, unlike FaxBetter.
- HumbleFax does not cover documents, which FaxBetter does.
Suits: Offices that fax a lot and want one flat monthly price
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FaxBetter.
- Fax.Plus also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Fax.Plus does not cover documents, which FaxBetter does.
Suits: Individuals who fax a few hundred pages a month from email or a phone
Limits worth knowing in FaxBetter
- The free account cannot send faxes and keeps the number only while it receives a fax from a unique sender every 7 days.
- The lowest Premium price needs a 2-year prepayment of $142.80; a year is $95.40 and monthly billing is $9.95, all auto-renewing.
- Support hours are limited to business hours, with a 855 number, chat and a ticket system.
- No desktop or mobile app is offered; the pages read describe email and the web account.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FaxBetter?
The alternatives to FaxBetter in this directory are eFax, MetroFax, FaxBurner, HumbleFax and Fax.Plus. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FaxBetter.
Is there a free alternative to FaxBetter?
Yes. FaxBurner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which FaxBetter alternatives work on Windows?
The FaxBetter listing does not include a Windows app. eFax and Fax.Plus list one.
Which FaxBetter alternatives work on macOS?
The FaxBetter listing does not include a macOS app. Fax.Plus lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 23, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.