Head-to-head · eFax Software
RingCentral Fax vs FAX.PLUS
RingCentral Fax leads on 1 check, FAX.PLUS on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreRingCentral Fax · 9.0/10
- Free planonly FAX.PLUS
- Free trialonly RingCentral Fax
- Most featuresRingCentral Fax · 3 of 3
RingCentral Fax scores higher on our rubric for efax software: 9.0 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #7.
FAX.PLUS offers free plan; RingCentral Fax doesn't. RingCentral Fax leads on pages per month: 300 pages/mo versus 200 pages/mo.
RingCentral Fax is the better fit for businesses wanting established fax with mobile access. FAX.PLUS is the better fit for individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility.
- RingCentral Fax fits best
Businesses wanting established fax with mobile access
- FAX.PLUS fits best
Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility
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Side by side
| Feature | RingCentral Fax 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | FAX.PLUS 7.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 7.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in eFax Software | #7 in eFax Software |
| Best for | Businesses wanting established fax with mobile access | Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | $6.99/mo |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | 30 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features RingCentral Fax 3/3 · FAX.PLUS 1/3 | ||
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Email-to-fax | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| HIPAA support | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Fax numbers included | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Pages per month | 300 pages/mo (best) | 200 pages/mo |
| Number types | Both | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | RingCentral Fax is a cloud service for businesses that need to send and receive faxes without physical fax machines. It supports web-based faxing, email-to-fax and fax-to-email workflows, inbound local and toll-free numbers, document… Read the review → |
FAX.PLUS lets individuals, small teams, and businesses send and receive faxes without a traditional fax machine. Faxes can be handled through web, desktop, and mobile apps, by email, or through integrations with workplace tools. A free… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
RingCentral Fax — where it wins
- Web, email-to-fax, and mobile faxing workflows
- Local and toll-free inbound numbers with number porting
- Delivery notifications, status tracking, storage, and fax history
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access is through a paid service
- Only the Fax 300 plan is named in the published plans
- No AI features for automated fax workflows
FAX.PLUS — where it wins
- Send and receive faxes through web, desktop, mobile, and email
- Connect workflows with Google, Microsoft, Slack, and Zapier tools
- Higher tiers add multiple numbers, team controls, and API access
Where it doesn't
- The Free plan includes only 10 pages total
- Basic includes one fax number and one member
- Business is limited to 1,000 pages per month
- RingCentral Fax9.0/10 · 30-day trial
Established cloud faxing with email workflows, mobile apps, tracking, and number porting.
Try RingCentral FaxFull verdict → - FAX.PLUS7.9/10 · Free plan
A flexible online fax service with a free tier, monthly page allowances, and team options.
Visit FAX.PLUSFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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