FaxZero vs PerPageFax
See how PerPageFax compares to FaxZero for sending faxes online.
FaxZero is best known for its free tier: up to 5 faxes per day at 3 pages each, with FaxZero branding on the cover page. Paid faxes cost $3.29 each and drop the branding.
PerPageFax charges a flat $0.50/page — a 3-page fax is $1.50 with no ads or branding on your cover page. Where the two services really diverge is everything around the fax: we accept images as well as PDFs, deliver to 35 countries at the same rate, and show live delivery status with automatic retries. Full comparison below.
The short answer
- You need a truly free fax and it’s 3 pages or fewer: FaxZero’s free tier wins on price, full stop — the trade-off is FaxZero branding on your cover page.
- You’re paying: a 3-page fax is $1.50 with PerPageFax vs $3.29 at FaxZero, and we take images and send to 35 countries at one rate.
- Neither service requires an account — this one comes down to free-with-branding vs $0.50/page with no branding.
FaxZero vs PerPageFax at a glance
| Feature | FaxZero | PerPageFax |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free (3pg) or $3.29/fax | $0.50/page |
| Account required | No | No |
| Ads on the website | Many — banners throughout the site | No ads Wins |
| Free tier | 5 faxes/day (3 pages, branded cover) FaxZero wins | None |
| Cover page | Yes (with branding on free) | Yes (optional) Wins |
| File formats | PDF, DOC, DOCX | PDF, PNG, JPG, HEIC, TIFF Wins |
| Live status tracking | No | Yes Wins |
| Auto-retry on failure | Unclear | Yes Wins |
| Fax receiving | No | No |
| Mobile camera upload | No | Yes Wins |
The break-even math
FaxZero’s free tier covers 3 pages per fax, up to 5 faxes per day — if that fits your send and you don’t mind their branding on the cover page, it’s free and nothing beats free. For paid sends, a 3-page fax is $1.50 with PerPageFax vs FaxZero’s flat $3.29.
Which should you choose?
Choose PerPageFax if…
- You’re paying to send — $0.50/page vs FaxZero’s flat $3.29 per fax
- You’re sending images (PNG, JPG, HEIC, TIFF) — FaxZero takes PDF/DOC only
- You’re faxing outside the US — we deliver to 35 countries at the same $0.50 rate
- You want a clean cover page, live tracking, and automatic retries
Choose FaxZero if…
- Your fax is 3 pages or fewer and you don’t mind cover-page branding
- Your documents are already PDF or DOC files
- You need free today and the tradeoffs are fine
Why choose PerPageFax?
Image support
PerPageFax accepts PNG, JPG, HEIC, and TIFF images straight from your phone or computer. FaxZero supports PDF, DOC, and DOCX only — no images.
Live status tracking
Watch your fax deliver in real time with our live status page. FaxZero offers no delivery tracking beyond email.
No branding on cover pages
Our optional cover pages have no ads or branding. FaxZero's free tier adds their branding to every cover page.
Auto-retry on failure
If your fax fails, we automatically retry at no extra charge. No manual requests needed.
Frequently asked questions
Yes — FaxZero lets you send up to 5 faxes per day at 3 pages each for free, with FaxZero branding on the cover page. Paid faxes cost $3.29 each and drop the branding.
Against the free tier, no — free is free if a branded 3-page fax works for you. Against FaxZero’s paid tier, a 3-page fax is $1.50 with PerPageFax vs $3.29 flat at FaxZero.
No — FaxZero supports PDF, DOC, and DOCX only. PerPageFax accepts PDF plus PNG, JPG, HEIC, and TIFF images, so you can fax a photo or phone scan directly.
FaxZero offers email confirmation but no live tracking. PerPageFax gives you a live status page showing real-time delivery progress, with automatic retries if the first attempt fails.