eFax Alternatives in 2026
Seven online fax services compared side-by-side on price, page limits, contract terms, and inbox design. Includes pay-per-use options with no monthly subscription. Updated May 2026.
The short answer
eFax dominates the market on brand recognition, not price or user experience. At $19.95/month for 150 sent + 150 received pages, it is the most expensive option per page among the seven services compared here.
If your priority is monthly cost, SRFax ($8.29) and Fax.Plus ($9.99) undercut eFax by half. If your priority is a modern inbox UX, FaxChat is the only service with a chat-style threaded view — every other provider gives you a folder list that looks like 2008 webmail. If your priority is occasional sending without a subscription, only FaxChat and Fax.Plus offer pay-per-use; eFax, RingCentral, HelloFax, SRFax, and iFax all require a monthly plan.
Side-by-side comparison
| Service | Monthly | Send | Receive | Pay-per-use | Contract |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FaxChat | $12 (Pro) | 200 / mo | 300 / mo | $1.50 + $0.30/page | Monthly, cancel anytime |
| eFax | $19.95 | 150 / mo | 150 / mo | Not offered | Monthly or annual, $0.10/page overage |
| Fax.Plus | $9.99 (Premium) | 300 / mo (combined) | 300 / mo (combined) | $0.20–$0.50/page | Monthly |
| RingCentral Fax | $22.99 | Unlimited | Unlimited | Not offered | Annual contract pushed in checkout |
| HelloFax | $9.99 | 300 / mo | Receive add-on | Not offered | Monthly |
| SRFax | $8.29 | 200 / mo | 200 / mo | Not offered | Annual prepay for headline price |
| iFax | $16.67 | 200 / mo | 200 / mo | Not offered | Monthly |
Prices reflect publicly listed plans on each provider's website as of May 2026. Headline rates often require annual prepay; monthly billing is typically more expensive.
Which one is right for you
You send one fax a month or less
Subscriptions are wasted money. Use FaxChat pay-per-use ($1.50 base + $0.30/page, no signup) or Fax.Plus pay-as-you-go ($0.20–$0.50/page). Both let you send a single fax for under $5 with no recurring charge.
You send 50–200 pages a month
FaxChat Pro ($12/mo, 200 send + 300 receive) is the cheapest per-page tier in this volume band, and the only one with a chat-style inbox. SRFax ($8.29/mo) is cheaper if you can prepay annually and tolerate the dated UI.
You send 500+ pages a month
RingCentral Fax (unlimited at $22.99) wins on pure volume. eFax has overage fees that compound quickly above 150 pages; do not pick it for high volume.
You need HIPAA compliance
SRFax and iFax offer HIPAA-tier plans with BAAs. FaxChat, Fax.Plus base tier, and HelloFax are not HIPAA-compliant — do not use them for PHI.
You want a modern inbox
FaxChat is the only service with chat-style threading: each fax number you exchange with becomes a conversation, like SMS or Slack. Every other service compared here uses a folder-based inbox.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free eFax alternative?
Fax.Plus offers a free tier (10 pages, sender only). For receiving you always need either a paid plan or pay-per-use. FaxChat does not have a free tier but charges $1.50 base for ad-hoc sends with no subscription.
Why is eFax more expensive than the alternatives?
eFax has the largest marketing budget and oldest brand in the category. The price premium does not reflect a feature difference; the underlying fax technology is commoditized (T.38 over IP) and every provider on this page uses similar upstream carriers.
Can I port my existing fax number to a different service?
Yes for most US numbers (eFax, RingCentral, Fax.Plus, SRFax, iFax all support porting). Porting takes 5–10 business days and requires a recent bill from the losing carrier. FaxChat number portability is on the roadmap for 2026.
Try FaxChat in 60 seconds
Send your first fax for $1.50 + $0.30/page — no signup required. Or start the $12/mo Pro plan and switch to chat-style threads.