WhatTheFax vs FaxTerra
WhatTheFax is an indie pay-per-page service with no free tier. FaxTerra offers 10 free pages per month and lower per-page costs when you need more (credit packs from $1.99 for 10 pages).
Last updated: May 2026
Pricing Comparison
FaxTerra
10 pages/month
50 pages/mo
Includes dedicated fax number
WhatTheFax
Any single-page fax
No minimum
WhatTheFax pricing verified: July 2026. Competitor pricing changes regularly.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | FaxTerra | WhatTheFax |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| No branding | ||
| Dedicated number | ||
| Fax inbox | ||
| Send + receive | ||
| Cover page | ||
| PDF preview | ||
| Email notifications | ||
| No contract | ||
| Transparent overage pricing |
WhatTheFax — Pros & Cons
What they do well
- No signup required
- Transparent flat per-page pricing
- Files deleted after sending
- Delivery confirmation included
Where FaxTerra wins
- No free tier — every fax costs money
- US fax numbers only (international "coming soon")
- Send-only — no receive capability
- No dedicated fax number option
- Per-page pricing is higher than a FaxTerra credit pack
The Verdict
WhatTheFax and FaxTerra are very similar indie pay-per-page services, but FaxTerra offers 10 free pages per month (WhatTheFax has no free tier), cheaper per-page economics when you buy a credit pack ($0.20/page flat vs. $0.50 for the first page), and international faxing to 27 countries (WhatTheFax is US only). If you fax occasionally, FaxTerra's free tier covers most needs; if you exceed it, our Lite pack is $1.99 for 10 pages vs. WhatTheFax's $2.30.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does WhatTheFax have a free tier?
No. WhatTheFax charges $0.50 for the first page and $0.20 for each additional page, with no free allowance. FaxTerra includes 10 free pages per month with no credit card required.
Can WhatTheFax send international faxes?
Not yet — WhatTheFax currently supports US fax numbers only, with international "coming soon." FaxTerra supports faxing to 27 countries including Canada, UK, Australia, and most of Europe.
Can I receive faxes with WhatTheFax?
No, WhatTheFax is send-only. FaxTerra's Starter plan ($4.99/mo) includes a dedicated fax number and inbox for receiving.
Which is cheaper for a 10-page fax — WhatTheFax or FaxTerra?
FaxTerra. A 10-page fax on WhatTheFax costs $2.30 ($0.50 + 9×$0.20). FaxTerra's Lite credit pack covers 10 pages for $1.99, and the credits never expire — leftover pages roll over to your next fax.
- “They sent the fax absolutely free. Kudos!” — Dan
- “Easy and quick and simple” — Manda
- “Quick, easy, responsive” — David