eFax vs PerPageFax
See why PerPageFax is the simpler alternative to eFax for occasional faxing.
eFax is one of the oldest names in online fax. Plans run around $15/month and include a dedicated fax number for receiving, mobile apps, and support for many file types — a solid fit for a business that sends and receives faxes every day.
PerPageFax is the opposite: pay $0.50/page, no account, no verification, no subscription, no recurring charges. If faxing isn't part of your regular workflow, a 5-page fax is a one-time $2.50 and there's nothing to cancel afterward. Here's how the two stack up feature by feature.
The short answer
- You fax occasionally and only need to send: PerPageFax is $0.50/page with no account, no subscription, and nothing to cancel — a 5-page fax is a one-time $2.50.
- You need a dedicated fax number for receiving, mobile apps, or you send 30+ pages every month: eFax is the better fit, and that is what its ~$15/month subscription pays for.
- Both are good services built for different jobs — the break-even math below tells you which one is cheaper for your volume.
eFax vs PerPageFax at a glance
| Feature | eFax | PerPageFax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$15/mo subscription | $0.50/page |
| Account required | Yes | No Wins |
| Free tier | 7-day trial (200 pages) eFax wins | None |
| No subscription | No | Yes Wins |
| File formats | PDF, DOCX, images eFax wins | PDF, images |
| Live status tracking | No | Yes Wins |
| Auto-retry on failure | Unclear | Yes Wins |
| Fax receiving | Yes eFax wins | No |
| Mobile app | Yes eFax wins | No (web only) |
| Setup time | Account + verification | Under 1 minute Wins |
| Cancellation | Contact support | N/A (no subscription) Wins |
The break-even math
eFax starts at roughly $15/month. At PerPageFax’s $0.50/page, that subscription breaks even at about 30 pages per month ($15 ÷ $0.50 = 30). Send fewer than ~30 pages a month and PerPageFax is cheaper every single month — send more than that and eFax’s included pages win. There is no wrong answer, only the one that matches your volume.
Which should you choose?
Choose PerPageFax if…
- You send faxes a few times a year or month — not daily
- You only need to send; receiving isn’t a requirement
- You want to fax now, without creating an account or verifying email
- You never want to think about cancelling a subscription again
Choose eFax if…
- You need a dedicated fax number to receive faxes
- You send 30+ pages per month on a regular schedule
- You want native mobile apps and DOCX support
- You fax as part of a daily business workflow
Why choose PerPageFax?
No subscription
Pay only for what you send at $0.50/page. eFax requires a ~$15/month subscription even if you fax once a year.
No account needed
Send a fax in minutes. eFax requires account creation and verification before you can send anything.
No cancellation hassle
No subscription means nothing to cancel. eFax is known for difficult cancellation processes.
Auto-retry on failure
If delivery fails, we automatically retry. With eFax, you need to contact support.
Frequently asked questions
It depends on volume. eFax starts at roughly $15/month, which breaks even against our $0.50/page rate at about 30 pages per month. If you fax less than that, PerPageFax is cheaper — a 5-page fax is a one-time $2.50 with nothing to cancel.
No — PerPageFax is send-only, which is how we keep pricing at a flat $0.50/page with no subscription. If you need a dedicated number to receive faxes, a subscription service like eFax is the better fit.
eFax offers a 7-day trial that includes 200 pages. After the trial, a subscription (around $15/month and up) is required. PerPageFax has no free tier — you simply pay $0.50 per page you send.
No. Upload your document, enter the fax number, and pay per page. Setup takes under a minute, and there is no account, verification, or subscription to manage afterward.
Failed sends are retried automatically at no extra charge, and you can watch delivery progress live on the status page.