Head-to-head · Online Fax Services
WestFax vs FaxTerra
WestFax 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 scoreWestFax · 8.3/10
- Free planonly FaxTerra
WestFax scores higher on our rubric for online fax services: 8.3 against 6.0 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #32.
FaxTerra offers free plan; WestFax doesn't. WestFax leads on monthly page allowance: 500 pages/mo versus 50 pages/mo.
WestFax is the better fit for established business faxing. FaxTerra is the better fit for occasional faxing with free or credit-based options.
- WestFax fits best
Established business faxing
- FaxTerra fits best
Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options
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Side by side
| Feature | WestFax 8.3/10 Visit ↗ | FaxTerra 6.0/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.3 | 6.0 |
| Ranking | #8 in Online Fax Services | #32 in Online Fax Services |
| Best for | Established business faxing | Occasional faxing with free or credit-based options |
| Pricing model | Paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $14.99/mo | $49.99/yr |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile, Browser extension | Cloud, Desktop, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension | Web, macOS, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | HIPAA, SOC 2, PCI DSS, 2FA | HIPAA |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features WestFax 4/4 · FaxTerra 4/4 | ||
| Virtual fax number | ✓ | ✓ |
| Inbound faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile apps | ✓ | ✓ |
| International faxing | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Monthly page allowance | 500 pages/mo (best) | 50 pages/mo |
| Compliance support | Hipaa | Hipaa |
| Users included | 1 users | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | WestFax is a cloud fax service for individuals, healthcare practices, teams and enterprise organizations. It supports sending and receiving faxes through a secure web portal, email, iPhone and Android apps, Microsoft Teams, Google… 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
WestFax — where it wins
- 500 pages per month on the $14.99 Solo plan
- Web, email, mobile, Teams, Google Workspace and Chrome access
- HIPAA support with BAA plus Enterprise API and webhook access
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Solo is limited to one user license and one fax number
- International faxing is an add-on across all listed plans
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
- WestFax8.3/10 · Paid
A business-focused fax service with 500 pages on its $14.99 Solo plan.
Visit WestFaxFull 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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