Comparisons · By Povilas Konopackas, founder · Updated May 2026
Compare online fax services, honestly.
We are Shotfax. We have a bias. The comparisons below try to be honest about it: when a competitor is cheaper or better for a particular use case, we say so. When we win, we explain why. Prices verified April 2026 from each provider's public pricing page.
One-on-one comparisons
- Shotfax vs eFax. The subscription-standard versus pay-per-fax. eFax wins for heavy users; Shotfax wins for rare senders.
- Shotfax vs FaxZero. Free with ads on the cover page versus $2.99 clean. When the ad matters.
- Shotfax vs HelloFax (Dropbox Fax). Break-even at three faxes per month. The free tier math.
Category comparisons
- The cheapest way to send one fax in 2026. UPS Store versus online services versus library counter, with current per-page prices.
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