Fax.de vs FaxZero (2026): which should you pick?
As of Nov 13, 2026, FaxZero grades higher than Fax.de: 2.4 against 2.0 out of 4.0.
Checked Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 · graded Nov 12, 2026 and Nov 13, 2026 by ToolGPA
Fax.de grades higher on features and platforms. FaxZero grades higher on the free plan and ease of use. They get the same grade on value for money.
Price, platforms and features side by side. The table says where each price was read and when.
FaxZero
Send free faxes to the US and Canada from a web form
Which one is for you
Pick Fax.de if
- Fits if you send a few faxes a month to German numbers
- Makes sense if you want prepaid sending with no contract
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you do not read German, since the site and prices are in German
- Watch out: prices are in euros plus VAT, and sending costs per page are in a separate PDF
- Tight if you want to receive faxes on Basic, which has no receiving
- Too light for letters or SMS on Fine, which leaves both out
- Watch out: the free test fax goes to German numbers only
Pick FaxZero if
- Fits if you need to send one fax to the US or Canada today
- Works for people who don't want an account or a subscription
Look elsewhere if
- Skip it if you need to receive faxes, because it has no number to receive on
- Tight if you send often: the free fax is 3 pages and 5 a day, with FaxZero branding
- Pricey if you send regularly, as each $3.29 fax adds up fast
- Watch out: international faxes are paid, at $3.63 for up to 15 pages in most countries, and the site runs ads
How we grade them
| 2.0GPAFax.deFair | 2.4GPAFaxZeroFair | |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | BFine is €2.50 a month plus VAT, paid yearly (€35.70 with VAT), under the $4.19 mark. Per-page sending costs are in a separate price list we cannot see on the plan cards. | BA paid fax is $3.29 with up to 25 pages and no branding, so one or two a month costs less than any monthly plan in the category, and a regular sender would pay more. |
| Free plan and trial | FNo free plan or trial. There is a free test fax, but only to German numbers. | BFree faxes to the US and Canada, up to 3 pages and 5 a day, with no account or card. Branding on the cover is the price of it. |
| Features | CSends fax, letters and SMS from Windows programs, web, email and apps. Basic has no receiving and Fine has no letters or SMS, so each plan has a gap. | DOne narrow function: it sends faxes. There's no fax number for receiving, and the FAQ points regular users to a full fax service. |
| Ease of use | CNo store rating on record. You set up a sending route and a number; it is not install-and-go. | BNo store rating on record. Fill in one form and confirm by a link in your email, with no account to set up. |
| Platforms and integrations | BWeb, Windows, iOS and Android, so phones and computer are covered. No integrations or API are listed. | CWeb only. Its own FAQ says the API is offered through a sister service, edwyna.com, not FaxZero itself. |
| Best for | pay-as-you-send fax in Germany | a one-off fax with no account |
The GPA is the average of the five grades: an A is 4 points, an F is none. The full reasons are on each tool's page: Fax.de and FaxZero. How we grade
Where they differ
- Fax.de also covers sMS marketing.
- FaxZero also covers documents.
At a glance
| Fax.de | FaxZero | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Paid | Free plan |
| Starts at | €2.50 per month plus VAT (Fine, prepaid yearly) | $3.29 per fax, paid through PayPal |
| Free plan | None | Free fax: up to 3 pages plus a cover, 5 faxes a day, to the US and Canada, with FaxZero branding on the cover page. |
| Free trial | None listed | None listed |
| Web | ||
| Windows | ||
| iOS | ||
| Android | ||
| Made by | comfax GmbH | Savetz Publishing, Inc. |
| Price read from | fax.de | faxzero.com |
| Checked | Nov 13, 2026 | Nov 12, 2026 |
Worth knowing
Fax.de
- The site is in German, and prices are in euros plus statutory VAT.
- Basic has no fax receiving; Fine has no letter or SMS sending.
- Sending costs per page are in a separate price list PDF, not on the plan cards.
- The free test fax goes to German numbers only.
FaxZero
- FaxZero sends only: there is no fax number for receiving faxes, and the FAQ points regular users to a full fax service.
- The free fax is limited to 3 pages, 5 a day, and carries FaxZero branding on its cover page.
- The service is supported by advertising on the site.
- FaxZero's own FAQ says its API is offered through a sister service, edwyna.com, not FaxZero itself.
Key features
Fax.de
- Send from any Windows program
- Easy-Office installs a printer driver so fax, postal letters and SMS can be sent singly or in bulk from any Windows application.
- Web customer center
- A browser-based center sends fax, letters and SMS, and stores document templates.
- Mobile apps
- iPhone and Android apps send and receive faxes, and a separate FreeFax app sends one page a day free to 50 countries.
- Send by email
- Fax, letters and SMS can be sent from a mail client through an email gateway.
- Broadcast software
- Easy-Broadcast plans fax, SMS, email and postal campaigns, including personalized ones, and is described as free.
- No contract terms
- The site says there are no contract terms and no setup fees.
FaxZero
- No account needed
- A fax is sent by filling out one form with sender and receiver details and a file or typed text, then confirming by a link emailed to you.
- File formats
- Attach PDF, Word, RTF, PNG, JPG, Excel, TXT, HTML, TIFF, GIF or PowerPoint files, or type text straight into the cover page box.
- Premium option per fax
- The $3.29 fax lifts the limit to 25 pages, goes ahead of free faxes in the queue and can leave out the generated cover page.
- International faxing
- Faxes to other countries are paid, at $3.63 for up to 15 pages in most countries; the price depends on the destination.
- Private status page
- Each fax gets a status page address, shown once, so you can check delivery if the confirmation email goes missing.
Plans
Fax.de
Basic€12
one-time send package, plus VAT
Prepaid package used up as you send; no fax receiving, no minimum spend, €14.28 including VAT.
Light€5
per month minimum spend, plus VAT
No base fee; includes a receiving number within 80 km area code; €5.95 per month including VAT.
Fine€2.50
per month, plus VAT, paid yearly
For very low volume; receiving number included, no letters or SMS; €35.70 prepaid yearly including VAT.
FaxZero
Free Fax$0
Up to 3 pages plus cover page, 5 free faxes a day, FaxZero logo on the cover. No account or card.
Almost Free Fax$3.29
per fax, paid through PayPal
Up to 25 pages, priority delivery, no FaxZero branding, and an option to skip the cover page.
Common questions
Which is cheaper, Fax.de or FaxZero?
As of Nov 13, 2026, Fax.de starts at €2.50 per month plus VAT (Fine, prepaid yearly), and FaxZero starts at $3.29 per fax, paid through PayPal.
Which has a free plan, Fax.de or FaxZero?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only FaxZero has a free plan. Fax.de does not.
Which platforms do Fax.de and FaxZero run on?
As of Nov 13, 2026, only Fax.de lists Windows, iOS and Android apps. Both list a web app. A platform missing from a listing is one its maker's pages did not mention.
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How this page was made
- The verdict at the top follows a fixed rule. When both tools are in the same category and either is in our top three for it, the verdict follows that ranking: the higher-placed tool is our pick. The top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades, so a pick can go against the GPA. Otherwise the page does not pick one and says which grades higher: the higher GPA first; on a tie, the one with a free plan, then the one that starts cheaper in dollars a month, counted the same way for both; if they are still level, what the choice depends on.
- The grades are our own, from each tool’s review or report card. The GPA is their average.
- Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing. The table above says where each price was read and when.
- The differences and the answers to the questions are worked out from those listings.