Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
iFax vs FaxTerra
iFax leads on 1 check, FaxTerra 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 scoreiFax · 8.1/10
- Free planonly FaxTerra
- Free trialonly iFax
iFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.1 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #32.
FaxTerra offers free plan; iFax doesn't. iFax leads on monthly page allowance: 200 pages/mo versus 50 pages/mo. On compliance support, iFax gives you Hipaa and gdpr where FaxTerra offers Hipaa.
iFax is the better fit for teams needing OCR and workflows. FaxTerra is the better fit for occasional faxing with free or credit-based options.
- iFax fits best
Teams needing OCR and workflows
- FaxTerra fits best
Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options
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Side by side
| Feature | iFax 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | FaxTerra 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #10 in Online Fax Services | #32 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Teams needing OCR and workflows | Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12.49/mo | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features iFax 4/4 · FaxTerra 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 200 pages/mo (best) | 50 pages/mo |
| Compliance support | Hipaa and gdpr | Hipaa |
| Users included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| 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… Read the review → |
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 → |
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
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
- iFax8.1/10 · 7-day trial
A flexible online fax service for teams that need OCR, workflows, and shared inboxes.
Visit iFaxFull verdict → - FaxTerra6.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible fax service for occasional sending, credits, and lightweight team inboxes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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