Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
iFax vs MetroFax
iFax leads on 0 checks, MetroFax 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 priceMetroFax · $9.96/mo
- Free trialboth
iFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.1 against 7.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #16.
MetroFax is cheaper to start at $9.96/mo against $12.49/mo. MetroFax leads on monthly page allowance: 550 pages/mo versus 200 pages/mo. On compliance support, iFax gives you Hipaa and gdpr where MetroFax offers Hipaa.
iFax is the better fit for teams needing OCR and workflows. MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams.
- iFax fits best
Teams needing OCR and workflows
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
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Side by side
| Feature | iFax 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 7.5 |
| Ranking | #10 in Online Fax Services | #16 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Teams needing OCR and workflows | High-volume small teams |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $12.49/mo | $9.96/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 7 days | 3 days |
| Free trial length | 7 days | 3 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat · 24/7 | Email, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features iFax 4/4 · MetroFax 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 200 pages/mo | 550 pages/mo (best) |
| Compliance support | Hipaa and gdpr | Hipaa |
| Users included | Not checked yet | 10 users |
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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 → |
MetroFax is an online fax service for small businesses and larger organizations that need inbound and outbound faxing across email, web, and mobile apps. It provides dedicated local or toll-free fax numbers, email-to-fax sending, inbound… 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
MetroFax — where it wins
- Up to 3,000 shared send-and-receive pages
- Email, web, iOS, and Android faxing
- Folders, tags, search, retries, and activity logs
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; the free trial lasts 3 days
- Integrations are limited to five listed services
- HIPAA scope requires careful review before selection
- iFax8.1/10 · 7-day trial
A flexible online fax service for teams that need OCR, workflows, and shared inboxes.
Visit iFaxFull verdict → - MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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