Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
MetroFax vs USFax
MetroFax leads on 3 checks, USFax 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 trialboth
MetroFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 7.5 against 3.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #16 and #63.
MetroFax is cheaper to start at $9.96/mo against $15/mo. MetroFax leads on monthly page allowance: 550 pages/mo versus 300 pages/mo. MetroFax leads on users included: 10 users versus 1 users.
MetroFax is the better fit for high-volume small teams. USFax is the better fit for pay-per-fax and small practice use.
- MetroFax fits best
High-volume small teams
- USFax fits best
Pay-per-fax and small practice use
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Side by side
| Feature | MetroFax 7.5/10 Visit ↗ | USFax 3.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.5 | 3.0 |
| Ranking | #16 in Online Fax Services | #63 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | High-volume small teams | Pay-per-fax and small practice use |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $9.96/mo (best) | $15/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 3 days | 7 days |
| Free trial length | 3 days | 7 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA | HIPAA |
| Integrations | 5 integrations | 2 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features MetroFax 4/4 · USFax 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 550 pages/mo (best) | 300 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 → |
USFax is a cloud-based online fax service for US businesses, including healthcare providers, law firms, agencies, and small offices. It supports sending through a web dashboard, email clients such as Gmail and Outlook, or mobile apps for… 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
USFax — where it wins
- Pay-per-fax option starts at $2.99 with delivery confirmation
- Web, email, iOS, and Android faxing with dedicated US numbers
- Practice and Multi-site plans support teams, permissions, and fax history
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; subscription plans require paid billing after trial periods
- HIPAA coverage depends on signing the vendor's BAA
- Some advanced features are reserved for higher-tier plans
- MetroFax7.5/10 · 3-day trial
A high-volume fax service with generous page allowances and focused integrations.
Visit MetroFaxFull verdict → - USFax3.0/10 · 7-day trial
A flexible fax service for occasional senders, small practices, and multi-site teams.
Visit USFaxFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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