1fax vs FaxTerra
1fax offers a $99/yr HIPAA BAA add-on and pay-on-success billing. FaxTerra has a recurring free tier that 1fax doesn't, lower per-page pricing on credit packs, and its own HIPAA Healthcare plans (signed BAA plus a dedicated number, receiving, and an audit log — from $19.99/mo).
Pricing Comparison
FaxTerra
10 pages/month
50 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
200 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
1000 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
1fax
1 free page, no credit card
$1 minimum per fax
Annual add-on for compliance
1fax pricing verified: July 2026. Competitor pricing changes regularly.
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. as low as $0.10/page with a FaxTerra credit pack
- 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 (as low as $0.10/page vs. $0.50), and international breadth (27 countries vs. 13). For HIPAA, 1fax's $99/yr BAA covers sending only; FaxTerra's Healthcare plans pair a signed BAA with a dedicated number, receiving, per-document encryption, and a 6-year audit log.
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 for its send-only service. FaxTerra offers dedicated HIPAA Healthcare plans (from $19.99/mo) that pair a signed BAA with a dedicated fax number, receiving, per-document encryption, and a 6-year audit log.
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.
- “They sent the fax absolutely free. Kudos!” — Dan
- “Easy and quick and simple” — Manda
- “Quick, easy, responsive” — David
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