Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
MetroFax vs Redfax
MetroFax leads on 0 checks, Redfax 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 scoreMetroFax · 7.5/10
- Lowest starting priceRedfax · $3.33/mo
- Free trialonly MetroFax
- Most featuresMetroFax · 4 of 4
MetroFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 7.5 against 3.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #61.
Redfax is cheaper to start at $3.33/mo against $9.96/mo. Redfax leads on monthly page allowance: 600 pages/mo versus 550 pages/mo.
MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams. Redfax is the better fit for high-page low-cost faxing.
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
- Redfax fits best
High-page low-cost faxing
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Side by side
| Feature | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | Redfax 3.2/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 3.2 |
| Ranking | #16 in Online Fax Services | #61 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | High-volume small teams | High-page low-cost faxing |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.96/mo | $3.33/mo (best) |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 3 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Phone |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features MetroFax 4/4 · Redfax 2/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| International faxing | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 550 pages/mo | 600 pages/mo (best) |
| 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 → |
Redfax is a cloud-based online fax service for individuals, small businesses, and higher-volume commercial users. It supports virtual local and toll-free fax numbers, inbound faxes delivered as PDF email attachments, outbound faxing… 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
Redfax — where it wins
- 600 monthly pages listed at the $3.33 monthly starting price
- Web, email, local, and toll-free faxing with number porting
- Fax blasting, signatures, storage, and HIPAA compliance mode
Where it doesn't
- No mobile apps are listed
- Integrations are limited to Google Cloud Print and email
- International faxing costs an additional fee
- MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
Visit MetroFaxFull verdict → - Redfax3.2/10 · Paid
Low-cost, high-volume faxing with broad core features but limited integrations.
Visit RedfaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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