- Browser PDF Faxing: Upload one or more PDFs and send from the web app without hardware.
- 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 4, 2026
Fax.Live Overview
Fax.Live is a browser-based fax service for sending and receiving PDF documents without a fax machine. Its public app currently exposes Basic, Premium, and Pro subscriptions with 100, 500, and 2,000 fax credits respectively, plus a seven-day trial. Plans include a fax number, online storage, email notifications, and send/receive access while the account remains active; the public marketing page does not publish separate feature limits beyond the app’s plan data.
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 |
Pricing source: https://app.fax.live/send
Pros
| Competitor | Pros |
|---|---|
| eFax | Fax.Live keeps the workflow in a browser and exposes simple credit tiers for users who want PDF sending without a broader communications suite. |
| Fax.Plus | Fax.Live makes its credit bundles easy to understand and includes a browser-based trial; Fax.Plus is better when APIs, integrations, or formal compliance are required. |
| MyFax | Fax.Live offers a modern PDF upload-and-notification flow with annual options for remote users who do not need a legacy inbox. |
| Dropbox Fax | Fax.Live does not depend on a Dropbox account or document workspace, so occasional users can use a dedicated service. |
| HelloFax | Fax.Live supports send and receive on active plans and supplies a fax number, while HelloFax is often chosen for Google-centric documents. |
Cons
| Competitor | Cons |
|---|---|
| eFax | Fax.Live leaves plan prices and limits to the signed-in app and offers fewer publicly documented enterprise controls than eFax. |
| Fax.Plus | Fax.Live does not advertise Fax.Plus API, Slack/Zapier, or HIPAA/BAA positioning. |
| MyFax | Fax.Live has a smaller public documentation footprint and credit-based limits than a long-established provider. |
| Dropbox Fax | Fax.Live focuses on transmission and storage rather than shared editing, signing, or Dropbox-native collaboration. |
| HelloFax | Fax.Live public pages do not show native Google Drive/Workspace integration. |
Reviews
- 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.
