Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
MetroFax vs CocoFax
MetroFax leads on 1 check, CocoFax on 0, and 5 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 scoreMetroFax · 7.5/10
- Free trialonly MetroFax
MetroFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 7.5 against 4.1 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #53.
MetroFax leads on monthly page allowance: 550 pages/mo versus 60 pages/mo. On compliance support, CocoFax gives you Hipaa and gdpr where MetroFax offers Hipaa.
MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams. CocoFax is the better fit for low-cost annual faxing.
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
- CocoFax fits best
Low-cost annual faxing
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Side by side
| Feature | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | CocoFax 4.1/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 4.1 |
| Ranking | #16 in Online Fax Services | #53 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | High-volume small teams | Low-cost annual faxing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.96/mo | $83.99/yr |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 3 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Docs · 24/7 |
| Compliance | HIPAA | GDPR, HIPAA, 2FA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 8 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MetroFax 4/4 · CocoFax 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 550 pages/mo (best) | 60 pages/mo |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa and gdpr |
| Users included | 10 users | Not checked yet |
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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 → |
CocoFax is a cloud-based fax service for individuals, teams, and businesses that need to send and receive faxes without relying on a traditional fax machine. It supports web, email, desktop, mobile, and browser-based workflows, with local… 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
CocoFax — where it wins
- Annual-billing plans start at $4.99 per month
- Supports inbound, international, email, mobile, and web faxing
- Integrates with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Chrome
Where it doesn't
- Lite includes only 60 pages per month
- The lower tiers lack team administration features
- Advanced integrations and API access require higher tiers
- MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
Visit MetroFaxFull verdict → - CocoFax4.1/10 · Paid
A low-cost annual fax service with broad coverage, mobile apps, and productivity integrations.
Visit CocoFaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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