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Head-to-head · Online Fax Services

iFax vs FAX.PLUS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score iFax #10 in Online Fax Services 8.1/10 7-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit iFax
FAX.PLUS #22 in Online Fax Services 6.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit FAX.PLUS

iFax leads on 0 checks, FAX.PLUS on 2, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreiFax · 8.1/10
  • Lowest starting priceFAX.PLUS · $6.99/mo
  • Free planonly FAX.PLUS
  • Free trialonly iFax

iFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.1 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #22.

FAX.PLUS offers free plan; iFax doesn't. FAX.PLUS is cheaper to start at $6.99/mo against $12.49/mo.

iFax is the better fit for teams needing OCR and workflows. FAX.PLUS is the better fit for most individuals, teams, and enterprises.

  • iFax fits best

    Teams needing OCR and workflows

  • FAX.PLUS fits best

    Most individuals, teams, and enterprises

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Side by side

Feature iFax 8.1/10 Visit ↗ FAX.PLUS 6.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.1 6.9
Ranking #10 in Online Fax Services #22 in Online Fax Services
Best for Teams needing OCR and workflows Most individuals, teams, and enterprises
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $12.49/mo $6.99/mo (best)
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, GDPR, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 5 integrations 19 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features iFax 4/4 · FAX.PLUS 4/4
Virtual fax number ✓ ✓
Inbound faxing ✓ ✓
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
International faxing ✓ ✓
Specs
Monthly page allowance 200 pages/mo 200 pages/mo
Compliance support Hipaa and gdpr Hipaa and gdpr
Users included Not checked yet 1 users
Our review
Pros
  • OCR, data extraction, annotations, and eSignatures
  • Shared and personal inboxes with audit trails
  • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and business integrations
  • Free plan plus 200 pages monthly on the $6.99 Basic plan
  • Web, desktop, mobile, email, office, storage, and API access
  • Team controls, integrations, archives, and AI extraction options
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Basic supports sending but not receiving faxes
  • Enterprise pricing requires a volume-based sales discussion
  • Free plan includes only 10 fax pages in total
  • Basic includes one fax number and one member
  • HIPAA support requires Enterprise, advanced security controls, and a BAA
Our verdict

iFax is a cloud fax service for individuals, businesses, and healthcare teams that need to send, receive, and manage faxes online. It supports web, Windows, Mac, iOS, and Android applications, along with virtual fax numbers, number…

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FAX.PLUS is a cloud-based online fax service for individuals, small businesses, teams, and enterprises. It supports sending and receiving faxes through web browsers, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, a Chrome extension, email, supported office…

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  1. iFaxOnline Fax Services 8.17-day trial
  2. FAX.PLUSOnline Fax Services 6.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • iFax — where it wins

    • OCR, data extraction, annotations, and eSignatures
    • Shared and personal inboxes with audit trails
    • Web, desktop, mobile, API, and business integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Basic supports sending but not receiving faxes
    • Enterprise pricing requires a volume-based sales discussion
  • FAX.PLUS — where it wins

    • Free plan plus 200 pages monthly on the $6.99 Basic plan
    • Web, desktop, mobile, email, office, storage, and API access
    • Team controls, integrations, archives, and AI extraction options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan includes only 10 fax pages in total
    • Basic includes one fax number and one member
    • HIPAA support requires Enterprise, advanced security controls, and a BAA

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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