Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
MetroFax vs FaxTerra
MetroFax leads on 1 check, FaxTerra on 1, and 4 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 planonly FaxTerra
- Free trialonly MetroFax
MetroFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 7.5 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #32.
FaxTerra offers free plan; MetroFax doesn't. MetroFax leads on monthly page allowance: 550 pages/mo versus 50 pages/mo.
MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams. FaxTerra is the better fit for occasional faxing with free or credit-based options.
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
- FaxTerra fits best
Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options
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Side by side
| Feature | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | FaxTerra 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #16 in Online Fax Services | #32 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | High-volume small teams | Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $9.96/mo | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 3 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features MetroFax 4/4 · FaxTerra 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 550 pages/mo (best) | 50 pages/mo |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa |
| 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 → |
FaxTerra is an online fax service for individuals, teams, offices, and healthcare practices that need to send documents from a browser or mobile device. It supports PDF and image uploads, document preview, delivery confirmations, mobile… 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
FaxTerra — where it wins
- Free plan includes 10 pages per month for US and Canada
- One-time credits start at $1.99 and never expire
- Mobile scanning, inbound faxing, shared inboxes, and HIPAA add-on
Where it doesn't
- Free sending is limited to the US and Canada
- Integrations are not included
- HIPAA compliance requires an optional add-on
- MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
Visit MetroFaxFull verdict → - FaxTerra6.0/10 · Free plan
A flexible fax service for occasional sending, credits, and lightweight team inboxes.
Visit FaxTerraFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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