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Head-to-head · eFax Software

WestFax vs FAX.PLUS

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score WestFax #6 in eFax Software 8.4/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit WestFax
FAX.PLUS #7 in eFax Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 1 of 3 features Visit FAX.PLUS

WestFax leads on 1 check, FAX.PLUS on 2, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWestFax · 8.4/10
  • Lowest starting priceFAX.PLUS · $6.99/mo
  • Free planonly FAX.PLUS

WestFax scores higher on our rubric for efax software: 8.4 against 7.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #7.

FAX.PLUS offers free plan; WestFax doesn't. FAX.PLUS is cheaper to start at $6.99/mo against $14.99/mo. WestFax leads on pages per month: 500 pages/mo versus 200 pages/mo.

WestFax is the better fit for teams needing mobile, browser, and API faxing. FAX.PLUS is the better fit for individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility.

  • WestFax fits best

    Teams needing mobile, browser, and API faxing

  • FAX.PLUS fits best

    Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility

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Side by side

Feature WestFax 8.4/10 Visit ↗ FAX.PLUS 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 7.9
Ranking #6 in eFax Software #7 in eFax Software
Best for Teams needing mobile, browser, and API faxing Individuals and small teams seeking low-cost flexibility
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price $14.99/mo $6.99/mo (best)
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Desktop, Mobile, Browser extension
Platforms Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Compliance HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO/SAML, 2FA
Integrations 11 integrations 19 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WestFax 1/3 · FAX.PLUS 1/3
Mobile apps ✓ ✓
Email-to-fax Not checked yet Not checked yet
HIPAA support Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Fax numbers included Not checked yet Not checked yet
Pages per month 500 pages/mo (best) 200 pages/mo
Number types Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Send and receive faxes through browser, email, mobile, and Windows
  • Team plans include multiple fax lines, roles, and access permissions
  • Enterprise adds REST API, webhooks, and unlimited users
  • 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
Cons
  • No free plan; Solo starts at $14.99 per month
  • Solo includes one fax number, limiting shared-line needs
  • API access is listed only for Enterprise
  • 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
Our verdict

WestFax is a cloud fax service for individuals, offices, and organizations that need to send and receive faxes without relying on a fax machine. It supports a browser portal, email-to-fax and fax-to-email, mobile apps, a Windows…

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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…

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  1. WestFaxeFax Software 8.4Paid
  2. FAX.PLUSeFax Software 7.9Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WestFax — where it wins

    • Send and receive faxes through browser, email, mobile, and Windows
    • Team plans include multiple fax lines, roles, and access permissions
    • Enterprise adds REST API, webhooks, and unlimited users

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan; Solo starts at $14.99 per month
    • Solo includes one fax number, limiting shared-line needs
    • API access is listed only for Enterprise
  • 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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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