Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
FaxTerra vs AvoFax
FaxTerra leads on 1 check, AvoFax on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreFaxTerra · 6.0/10
- Free planonly FaxTerra
FaxTerra scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 6.0 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #32 and #38.
FaxTerra offers free plan; AvoFax doesn't. AvoFax leads on monthly page allowance: 250 pages/mo versus 50 pages/mo.
FaxTerra is the better fit for occasional faxing with free or credit-based options. AvoFax is the better fit for small teams needing administration.
- FaxTerra fits best
Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options
- AvoFax fits best
Small teams needing administration
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Side by side
| Feature | FaxTerra 6.0/10 Visit ↗ | AvoFax 5.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| Ranking | #32 in Online Fax Services | #38 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options | Small teams needing administration |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | $12/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features FaxTerra 4/4 · AvoFax 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 50 pages/mo | 250 pages/mo (best) |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 1 users |
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| Our verdict | FaxTerra is an online fax service for individuals, teams, offices, and healthcare practices that need to send documents from a browser or mobile device. It supports PDF and image uploads, document preview, delivery confirmations, mobile… Read the review → |
AvoFax is a cloud-based online fax service for sending and receiving faxes without traditional fax hardware or phone lines. It is aimed at solo operators, healthcare organizations, legal teams, medical practices, and multi-department… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
FaxTerra — where it wins
- Free plan includes 10 pages per month for US and Canada
- One-time credits start at $1.99 and never expire
- Mobile scanning, inbound faxing, shared inboxes, and HIPAA add-on
Where it doesn't
- Free sending is limited to the US and Canada
- Integrations are not included
- HIPAA compliance requires an optional add-on
AvoFax — where it wins
- Team workspaces include roles, audit logs, and activity timestamps.
- Plans include mobile apps, API access, and broad productivity integrations.
- Secure adds HIPAA compliance with a signed BAA and priority support.
Where it doesn't
- The Pro plan includes only one user seat.
- There is no free plan for evaluating the service.
- Advanced routing and AI features require higher-tier plans.
- FaxTerra6.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible fax service for occasional sending, credits, and lightweight team inboxes.
Visit FaxTerraFull verdict → - AvoFax5.4/10 · Paid
AvoFax combines team controls, compliance options, integrations, and mobile faxing.
Visit AvoFaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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