Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
MetroFax vs AvoFax
MetroFax leads on 3 checks, AvoFax on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreMetroFax · 7.5/10
- Lowest starting priceMetroFax · $9.96/mo
- Free trialonly MetroFax
MetroFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 7.5 against 5.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #38.
MetroFax is cheaper to start at $9.96/mo against $12/mo. MetroFax leads on monthly page allowance: 550 pages/mo versus 250 pages/mo. MetroFax leads on users included: 10 users versus 1 users.
MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams. AvoFax is the better fit for small teams needing administration.
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
- AvoFax fits best
Small teams needing administration
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Side by side
| Feature | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | AvoFax 5.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 5.4 |
| Ranking | #16 in Online Fax Services | #38 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | High-volume small teams | Small teams needing administration |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.96/mo (best) | $12/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 3 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 5,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MetroFax 4/4 · AvoFax 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 550 pages/mo (best) | 250 pages/mo |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa |
| Users included | 10 users (best) | 1 users |
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| Our verdict | 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 → |
AvoFax is a cloud-based online fax service for sending and receiving faxes without traditional fax hardware or phone lines. It is aimed at solo operators, healthcare organizations, legal teams, medical practices, and multi-department… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
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
AvoFax — where it wins
- Team workspaces include roles, audit logs, and activity timestamps.
- Plans include mobile apps, API access, and broad productivity integrations.
- Secure adds HIPAA compliance with a signed BAA and priority support.
Where it doesn't
- The Pro plan includes only one user seat.
- There is no free plan for evaluating the service.
- Advanced routing and AI features require higher-tier plans.
- MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
Visit MetroFaxFull verdict → - AvoFax5.4/10 · Paid
AvoFax combines team controls, compliance options, integrations, and mobile faxing.
Visit AvoFaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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