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Head-to-head · Online Fax Services

Esker Cloud Fax Services vs WestFax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Esker Cloud Fax Services #6 in Online Fax Services 8.5/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Esker
WestFax #8 in Online Fax Services 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit WestFax

Esker Cloud Fax Services leads on 0 checks, WestFax on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreEsker Cloud Fax Services · 8.5/10
  • Most featuresWestFax · 4 of 4

Esker Cloud Fax Services scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.5 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Esker Cloud Fax Services is the better fit for ERP-centric enterprises needing global routing. WestFax is the better fit for established business faxing.

  • Esker Cloud Fax Services fits best

    ERP-centric enterprises needing global routing

  • WestFax fits best

    Established business faxing

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Side by side

Feature Esker Cloud Fax Services 8.5/10 Visit ↗ WestFax 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.5 8.3
Ranking #6 in Online Fax Services #8 in Online Fax Services
Best for ERP-centric enterprises needing global routing Established business faxing
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price — $14.99/mo
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Compliance HIPAA HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA
Integrations 7 integrations 11 integrations
Built for Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Esker Cloud Fax Services 3/4 · WestFax 4/4
Virtual fax number ✓ ✓
Inbound faxing ✓ ✓
Mobile apps Not checked yet ✓ (best)
International faxing ✓ ✓
Specs
Monthly page allowance Not checked yet 500 pages/mo
Compliance support Hipaa Hipaa
Users included Not checked yet 1 users
Our review
Pros
  • Inbound and outbound faxing with virtual fax numbers
  • ERP integrations, workflow routing, archiving, and search
  • Global least-cost routing with encrypted transmission
  • 500 pages per month on the $14.99 Solo plan
  • Web, email, mobile, Teams, Google Workspace and Chrome access
  • HIPAA support with BAA plus Enterprise API and webhook access
Cons
  • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
  • No free plan is available
  • Fax-focused scope may not suit broader communications needs
  • No free plan is available
  • Solo is limited to one user license and one fax number
  • International faxing is an add-on across all listed plans
Our verdict

Esker Cloud Fax Services is a business-oriented SaaS fax service for sending and receiving faxes through ERP systems, desktop tools, and business applications. It supports inbound and outbound faxing, international delivery, virtual fax…

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WestFax is a cloud fax service for individuals, healthcare practices, teams and enterprise organizations. It supports sending and receiving faxes through a secure web portal, email, iPhone and Android apps, Microsoft Teams, Google…

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  1. Esker Cloud Fax ServicesOnline Fax Services 8.5Pricing on request
  2. WestFaxOnline Fax Services 8.3Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Esker Cloud Fax Services — where it wins

    • Inbound and outbound faxing with virtual fax numbers
    • ERP integrations, workflow routing, archiving, and search
    • Global least-cost routing with encrypted transmission

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing uses a contact-sales model
    • No free plan is available
    • Fax-focused scope may not suit broader communications needs
  • WestFax — where it wins

    • 500 pages per month on the $14.99 Solo plan
    • Web, email, mobile, Teams, Google Workspace and Chrome access
    • HIPAA support with BAA plus Enterprise API and webhook access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Solo is limited to one user license and one fax number
    • International faxing is an add-on across all listed plans
  • Esker Cloud Fax Services8.5/10 · Pricing on request

    A pay-per-use fax service built for ERP-connected, globally distributed operations.

    Visit EskerFull verdict →
  • WestFax8.3/10 · Paid

    A business-focused fax service with 500 pages on its $14.99 Solo plan.

    Visit WestFaxFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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