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).
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
WhatTheFax
Any single-page fax
No minimum
WhatTheFax pricing verified: September 2026. Competitor pricing changes regularly.
Feature comparison
| Feature | FaxTerra | WhatTheFax |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 10 pages every month, no credit card | None. Every fax is priced from the first page |
| No branding | ||
| Dedicated number | ||
| Fax inbox | ||
| Send + receive | ||
| Cover page | ||
| PDF preview | ||
| Email notifications | ||
| No contract | ||
| Transparent overage pricing | ||
| HIPAA BAA | $4.99/mo add-on on any paid plan, BAA signed at checkout | No HIPAA or BAA language on any of their published pages |
| Mobile apps | iOS and Android | None. They point you at a mobile browser instead |
| International | 27 countries on every plan, free pages included; a page outside the US and Canada counts as two | US numbers only, with international described as coming soon |
WhatTheFax: pros and 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), a lower price per page when you buy a credit pack ($0.20 a page flat against $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.
Judge it yourself: the screenshot walkthrough shows every screen of FaxTerra before you sign up for anything.
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 x $0.20). FaxTerra's Lite credit pack covers 10 pages for $1.99, and the credits never expire, so leftover pages roll over to your next fax.
- "They sent the fax absolutely free. Kudos!" · Dan
- "No credit card required" · Rob
- "Receive faxes reliably, all for a great price" · R.A.
Switch to a plan that costs less
Every paid plan includes a dedicated number, sending and receiving, and 10 free pages on top. Cancel anytime.
See FaxTerra plansFor a single fax, send it free