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Head-to-head · eFax Software

eFax vs FAX.PLUS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score eFax #2 in eFax Software 8.9/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit eFax
FAX.PLUS #7 in eFax Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit FAX.PLUS

eFax leads on 0 checks, FAX.PLUS on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreeFax · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly FAX.PLUS
  • Free trialonly eFax

eFax scores higher on our rubric for efax software: 8.9 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

FAX.PLUS offers free plan; eFax doesn't.

eFax is the better fit for individuals and teams needing full-service faxing. FAX.PLUS is the better fit for individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility.

  • eFax fits best

    Individuals and teams needing full-service faxing

  • FAX.PLUS fits best

    Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility

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Side by side

Feature eFax 8.9/10 Visit ↗ FAX.PLUS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 7.9
Ranking #2 in eFax Software #7 in eFax Software
Best for Individuals and teams needing full-service faxing Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price — $6.99/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial 7 days —
Deployment Cloud, Desktop, Mobile Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Compliance HIPAA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 2 integrations 19 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features eFax 1/3 · FAX.PLUS 1/3
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Email-to-fax Not checked yet Not checked yet
HIPAA support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Fax numbers included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pages per month 200 pages/mo 200 pages/mo
Number types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Send and receive faxes online, by email, and through mobile apps
  • Port an existing number, sign faxes, and search saved faxes online
  • Business and Corporate plans include BAA; Corporate adds API and admin portal
  • Send and receive faxes through web, desktop, mobile, and email
  • Connect workflows with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zapier tools
  • Higher tiers add multiple numbers, team controls, and API access
Cons
  • Personal is limited to 200 pages per month and one user
  • Business includes five user licenses and one fax number
  • Corporate features are customizable rather than specified as fixed allowances
  • The Free plan includes only 10 pages total
  • Basic includes one fax number and one member
  • Business is limited to 1,000 pages per month
Our verdict

eFax is a cloud-based fax service for individuals, small businesses, and larger organizations that need to send and receive documents without a traditional fax machine. It supports web, desktop, email, and mobile workflows, with a fax…

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FAX.PLUS lets individuals, small teams, and businesses send and receive faxes without a traditional fax machine. Faxes can be handled through web, desktop, and mobile apps, by email, or through integrations with workplace tools. A free…

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  1. eFaxeFax Software 8.97-day trial
  2. FAX.PLUSeFax Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • eFax — where it wins

    • Send and receive faxes online, by email, and through mobile apps
    • Port an existing number, sign faxes, and search saved faxes online
    • Business and Corporate plans include BAA; Corporate adds API and admin portal

    Where it doesn't

    • Personal is limited to 200 pages per month and one user
    • Business includes five user licenses and one fax number
    • Corporate features are customizable rather than specified as fixed allowances
  • FAX.PLUS — where it wins

    • Send and receive faxes through web, desktop, mobile, and email
    • Connect workflows with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zapier tools
    • Higher tiers add multiple numbers, team controls, and API access

    Where it doesn't

    • The Free plan includes only 10 pages total
    • Basic includes one fax number and one member
    • Business is limited to 1,000 pages per month
  • eFax8.9/10 · 7-day trial

    A full-service online fax option with mobile apps, international sending, and tiered plans.

    Visit eFaxFull verdict →
  • FAX.PLUS7.9/10 · Free plan

    A flexible online fax service with a free tier, monthly page allowances, and team options.

    Visit FAX.PLUSFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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