- Browser PDF sending: Uploads and sends PDF files from a browser without installing desktop fax software.
- Send and Receive on Active Plans: Official page says plans include a fax number and send/receive access while active.
- Credit Bundles: App lists 100, 500, and 2,000 credits for Basic, Premium, and Pro.
- Online Storage and Email Alerts: Plans include fax storage and notifications when transmission completes.
- Optional Cover Sheet: Public send guide describes an online cover-sheet form.
Fax.Live
Simple cloud-based online faxing for sending and receiving documents anywhere
Updated August 11, 2026
Fax.Live Overview
Fax.Live is a browser-based service for sending and receiving PDF documents without a fax machine. Users work through an online fax number, upload documents in the web app, and receive delivery updates by email.
Online storage and an optional cover sheet help with straightforward fax jobs. This setup suits people who want a simple web workflow. It does not require desktop fax hardware, but it will not replace a document collaboration suite.
Key Features
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Featured |
|---|---|---|
| Free Trial | 7 days (trial; subscription required) | Send and receive PDF faxes during the trial |
| Basic | $6.99/mo monthly or $4.99/mo billed annually ($59.88/year) | 100 fax credits, fax number, storage and email notifications |
| Premium | $16.99/mo monthly or $9.99/mo billed annually ($119.88/year) | 500 fax credits, send/receive workflow and PDF upload |
| Pro | $24.99/mo monthly or $19.99/mo billed annually ($239.88/year) | 2,000 fax credits, higher-volume browser faxing |
Fax.Live prices its active plans around monthly credits, with lower effective prices on annual billing. The signed-in app shows the current trial and checkout terms.
Pricing source: Fax.Live plans
Pros
| Compared with | Why this product may fit better |
|---|---|
| eFax | Fax.Live keeps PDF sending in a clean browser flow and shows simple credit bundles inside the app. Someone who wants a light fax tool can get started faster than with the broader paid service offered by eFax. |
| MyFax | Fax.Live uses a modern upload, notification, and storage flow for people working away from an office machine. MyFax has a longer public track record, but Fax.Live may feel less dated to a browser-first user. |
| Dropbox Fax | Fax.Live does not require a Dropbox account or a shared document workspace. That makes it a more direct choice than Dropbox Fax when the job is simply to send or receive a PDF. |
Cons
| Compared with | Where this product may fall short |
|---|---|
| Fax.Plus | Fax.Live does not publish the same range of API, automation, and compliance options. Teams that need Slack or Zapier links, developer access, or a formal HIPAA path will find more documented depth in Fax.Plus. |
| eFax | Fax.Live keeps important plan limits inside its signed-in app and has a smaller public help footprint. eFax is easier to assess before signup when procurement needs detailed support and business information in public. |
| HelloFax | Fax.Live does not show a native Google Drive or Google Workspace workflow on its public pages. HelloFax is a more natural fit for a team that starts every document in Google's tools. |
Reviews
What reviewers say: Independent feedback is thin, so the single linked review should be treated as an early usability signal rather than proof of long-term reliability or support quality.
- fax.xyz Review: Fax.Live delivers a browser-based experience that feels as easy as sending an email, with no software to download or install. Fax.Live also lets businesses secure a personalized fax number and use built-in document management tools, while encrypting files so only someone with the correct username and password can access them.
