Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
Esker Cloud Fax Services vs 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 ↗ |
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| 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 |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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… Read the review → |
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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