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FaxBurner alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best FaxBurner alternative for most people is Fax.Plus (3.0 GPA), first in our ranking of online fax services.
FaxBurner compared with 5 alternatives: WiseFax, CocoFax, Dropbox Fax, Fax.Plus and MetroFax.
FaxBurner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $14.95 per month for 500 pages. None of the alternatives 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FaxBurnerThis tool | Free plan · from $14.95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| WiseFax | From $8.00/mo | No | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| CocoFax | Free trial · from $4.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, Android, Browser extension |
| Dropbox Fax | Free trial · from $8.33/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Fax.Plus | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| MetroFax | Free trial · from $9.96/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
FaxBurner starts at $14.95 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: WiseFax and Fax.Plus.
CocoFax, Dropbox Fax and MetroFax start 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 FaxBurner
WiseFax
Pay-per-page online fax with an optional fax number subscription
- WiseFax starts at $8.00 per month for a fax number.
- WiseFax has no free plan, unlike FaxBurner.
- WiseFax also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
Suits: People who send a fax now and then and do not want a monthly plan
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FaxBurner.
- CocoFax also lists Windows, macOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- CocoFax lists no iOS app, which FaxBurner has.
- CocoFax does not cover pDF editing, which FaxBurner does.
Suits: Occasional faxers who want a low yearly price
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 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike FaxBurner.
- Dropbox Fax lists no iOS app, which FaxBurner has.
- Dropbox Fax does not cover pDF editing, which FaxBurner does.
Suits: People who send a handful of faxes a year from a browser
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 FaxBurner.
- Fax.Plus also lists macOS, Windows and Android apps.
- Fax.Plus does not cover pDF editing, which FaxBurner does.
Suits: Individuals who fax a few hundred pages a month from email or a phone
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 FaxBurner.
- MetroFax also lists an Android app.
- MetroFax also covers shared inbox.
- MetroFax does not cover pDF editing, which FaxBurner does.
Suits: Small businesses that want a fax number with a few hundred pages a month
Limits worth knowing in FaxBurner
- The app is for iPhone and iPad only; on Android and computers you fax by email or in a browser.
- Faxing is limited to the US and Canada; international faxes are not supported.
- FaxBurner's FAQ says the service is not HIPAA compliant.
- If you cancel a paid plan, your number may become temporary again and the free limits return.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to FaxBurner?
The alternatives to FaxBurner in this directory are WiseFax, CocoFax, Dropbox Fax, Fax.Plus and MetroFax. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with FaxBurner.
Is there a free alternative to FaxBurner?
None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. CocoFax, Dropbox Fax, Fax.Plus and MetroFax offer a free trial.
Which FaxBurner alternatives work on Windows?
The FaxBurner listing does not include a Windows app. WiseFax, CocoFax and Fax.Plus list one.
Which FaxBurner alternatives work on macOS?
The FaxBurner listing does not include a macOS app. WiseFax, CocoFax and Fax.Plus 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.