Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
FaxTerra vs SecurelyFax
FaxTerra leads on 0 checks, SecurelyFax on 1, and 5 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 planboth
- Most featuresFaxTerra · 4 of 4
FaxTerra scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 6.0 against 5.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #32 and #35.
SecurelyFax leads on monthly page allowance: 200 pages/mo versus 50 pages/mo.
FaxTerra is the better fit for occasional faxing with free or credit-based options. SecurelyFax is the better fit for security-conscious budget users.
- FaxTerra fits best
Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options
- SecurelyFax fits best
Security-conscious budget users
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Side by side
| Feature | FaxTerra 6.0/10 Visit ↗ | SecurelyFax 5.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 6.0 | 5.7 |
| Ranking | #32 in Online Fax Services | #35 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options | Security-conscious budget users |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $49.99/yr | $7.99/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs | |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features FaxTerra 4/4 · SecurelyFax 3/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 50 pages/mo | 200 pages/mo (best) |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa |
| Users included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
SecurelyFax is a cloud fax service for individuals, small businesses, healthcare practices, legal professionals, and developers. It supports browser-based faxing, email-to-fax, phone-camera document scanning, inbound faxing, and mobile… 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
SecurelyFax — where it wins
- 200 included pages and unlimited inbound faxing on Personal
- REST API, HMAC-signed webhooks, and broadcast distribution lists
- AWS KMS encryption, audit logs, and a HIPAA-eligible tier
Where it doesn't
- Pay-as-you-go uses a shared inbound number
- Personal and Pay-as-you-go plans retain files for 30 days
- Integration coverage centers on five listed services
- FaxTerra6.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible fax service for occasional sending, credits, and lightweight team inboxes.
Visit FaxTerraFull verdict → - SecurelyFax5.7/10 · Free plan
A security-focused fax service with a generous Personal plan and developer tools.
Visit SecurelyFaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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