1fax vs FaxTerra
Pay-on-success fax with HIPAA option — see how it compares to FaxTerra on pricing, features, and value.
Pricing Comparison
FaxTerra
10 pages/month
50 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
200 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
1fax
1 free page, no credit card
$1 minimum per fax
Annual add-on for compliance
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FaxTerra | 1fax |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| No branding | ||
| Dedicated number | ||
| Fax inbox | ||
| Send + receive | ||
| Cover page | ||
| PDF preview | ||
| Email notifications | ||
| No contract | ||
| Transparent overage pricing |
1fax — Pros & Cons
What they do well
- First page free, no credit card required
- HIPAA-signed BAA available for $99/year
- International to 13 countries
- Charge drops if delivery fails ("pay on success")
- Real-time delivery tracking and automatic retries
Where FaxTerra wins
- Free tier limited to 1 page per fax (FaxTerra: 10 pages/month)
- Per-page cost is $0.50 vs. FaxTerra's $0.20 flat
- Send-only — no receive capability
- No dedicated fax number
- International coverage is narrower (13 countries vs. FaxTerra's 27+)
The Verdict
1fax is the most feature-rich indie pay-per-page fax service we've tested — with a HIPAA BAA available, pay-on-success billing, and solid international coverage. FaxTerra wins on free tier (10 pages/month vs. 1 page per fax), per-page economics ($0.20 flat vs. $0.50), and international breadth (27+ countries vs. 13). Choose 1fax if you need HIPAA today; choose FaxTerra if you want free monthly pages and broader country coverage.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is 1fax actually free?
1fax gives you 1 free page per fax with no credit card. Additional pages are $0.50 each, with a $1 minimum. FaxTerra offers 10 free pages per month instead of per-fax, which is more useful for most occasional senders.
Does 1fax offer HIPAA compliance?
Yes — 1fax offers a HIPAA Business Associate Agreement as an optional $99/year add-on. FaxTerra's HIPAA tier is currently in development.
What countries does 1fax support?
1fax supports 13 countries including USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, Korea, Singapore, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Switzerland, and Australia. FaxTerra supports 27+ countries.
Does 1fax charge if my fax fails?
No — 1fax drops the charge automatically if delivery fails. FaxTerra refunds failed pages back to your credit balance.