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Head-to-head · Online Fax Services

MetroFax vs AvoFax

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score MetroFax #16 in Online Fax Services 7.5/10 3-day trial Free trial✓ 4 of 4 features Visit MetroFax
AvoFax #38 in Online Fax Services 5.4/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • Up to 3,000 shared send-and-receive pages
  • Email, web, iOS, and Android faxing
  • Folders, tags, search, retries, and activity logs
  • 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.
Cons
  • No free plan; the free trial lasts 3 days
  • Integrations are limited to five listed services
  • HIPAA scope requires careful review before selection
  • 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.
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…

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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…

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  1. MetroFaxOnline Fax Services 7.53-day trial
  2. AvoFaxOnline Fax Services 5.4Paid

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.

Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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