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Head-to-head · Online Fax Services

WestFax vs FaxTerra

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 6 checks side by side
Higher score WestFax #8 in Online Fax Services 8.3/10 Paid ✓ 4 of 4 features Visit WestFax
FaxTerra #32 in Online Fax Services 6.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit 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 ↗
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
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • 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
Cons
  • 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
  • Free sending is limited to the US and Canada
  • Integrations are not included
  • HIPAA compliance requires an optional add-on
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…

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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…

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  1. WestFaxOnline Fax Services 8.3Paid
  2. FaxTerraOnline Fax Services 6.0Free plan

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

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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