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MetroFax alternatives
As of Oct 24, 2026, the best MetroFax 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).
MetroFax compared with 5 alternatives: eFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, FaxBurner and Documo.
MetroFax is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9.96 per month for 550 pages, billed annually ($11.95 billed monthly). 1 of the 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MetroFaxThis tool | Free trial · from $9.96/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| eFax | Free trial · from $15.83/mo | Trial only | Web, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Fax.Plus | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| iFax | Free trial · from $12.49/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| FaxBurner | Free plan · from $14.95/mo | Yes | Web, iOS |
| Documo | Free trial · from $25/mo | Trial only | Web |
Price against what you get
MetroFax starts at $9.96 a month and scores 2.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 5 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Fax.Plus.
eFax and iFax 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 MetroFax
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 a Windows app.
- eFax does not cover shared inbox, which MetroFax does.
Suits: Individuals and small offices faxing within the US and Canada
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 and Windows apps.
- Fax.Plus does not cover shared inbox, which MetroFax does.
Suits: Individuals who fax a few hundred pages a month from email or a phone
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 and Windows apps.
- iFax does not cover shared inbox, which MetroFax does.
Suits: People who fax from a phone or laptop and want apps on every platform
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 MetroFax lacks.
- FaxBurner lists no Android app, which MetroFax has.
- FaxBurner also covers pDF editing.
- FaxBurner does not cover shared inbox, which MetroFax does.
Suits: iPhone users who need to send or receive the odd fax
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 iOS and Android apps, which MetroFax has.
- Documo does not cover shared inbox, which MetroFax does.
Suits: Clinics and practices that need HIPAA fax with a signed BAA
Limits worth knowing in MetroFax
- Pages over the plan come from a prepaid balance that tops up in $10 steps when it drops below $2.
- International faxes are charged at separate send rates; the free long-distance applies to the US and Canada only.
- Extra fax numbers, up to 10, are added by a MetroFax specialist after sign-up rather than online.
- Fax by email needs SPF records set up on the sending address, or the fax fails.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MetroFax?
The alternatives to MetroFax in this directory are eFax, Fax.Plus, iFax, FaxBurner and Documo. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MetroFax.
Is there a free alternative to MetroFax?
Yes. FaxBurner has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MetroFax alternatives work on Windows?
The MetroFax listing does not include a Windows app. eFax, Fax.Plus and iFax list one.
Which MetroFax alternatives work on macOS?
The MetroFax listing does not include a macOS app. Fax.Plus and iFax 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.