Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
iFax vs SecurelyFax
iFax leads on 0 checks, SecurelyFax 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 priceSecurelyFax · $7.99/mo
- Free planonly SecurelyFax
- Free trialonly iFax
- Most featuresiFax · 4 of 4
iFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.1 against 5.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #10 and #35.
SecurelyFax offers free plan; iFax doesn't. SecurelyFax is cheaper to start at $7.99/mo against $12.49/mo. On compliance support, iFax gives you Hipaa and gdpr where SecurelyFax offers Hipaa.
iFax is the better fit for teams needing OCR and workflows. SecurelyFax is the better fit for security-conscious budget users.
- iFax fits best
Teams needing OCR and workflows
- SecurelyFax fits best
Security-conscious budget users
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Side by side
| Feature | iFax 8.1/10 Visit ↗ | SecurelyFax 5.7/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.1 | 5.7 |
| Ranking | #10 in Online Fax Services | #35 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Teams needing OCR and workflows | Security-conscious budget users |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $12.49/mo | $7.99/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 7 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Live chat · 24/7 | |
| Compliance | HIPAA, GDPR, 2FA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 7 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features iFax 4/4 · SecurelyFax 3/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 200 pages/mo | 200 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 → |
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
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
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
- iFax8.1/10 · 7-day trial
A flexible online fax service for teams that need OCR, workflows, and shared inboxes.
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A security-focused fax service with a generous Personal plan and developer tools.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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