AvoFax vs Dropbox Fax

Quick answer: Dropbox Fax (formerly HelloFax) is convenient if you live inside Dropbox and only need occasional outbound faxing. The trade-offs are that receiving faxes requires a paid plan, there is no self-serve BAA, and number porting and a dedicated mobile fax app are not its focus. AvoFax is a dedicated fax service with HIPAA and a signed BAA you can buy directly, mobile apps, and number porting.

See AvoFax and Dropbox Fax side by side

AvoFax also includes a searchable inbox for received faxes, full activity history, contacts, email to fax, and iOS and Android apps.

More of AvoFax

Your received-fax inbox:

Activity and delivery history:

How Dropbox Fax prices it (as of 2026, check Dropbox for current pricing): There is a small free option of 5 total pages (send only) and a pay as you go rate of about $0.99 per fax up to 10 pages, then about $0.20 per page. Paid monthly plans run roughly $9.99 to $39.99 per month depending on volume, with overage around $0.05 per page.

How AvoFax is different

• HIPAA and a signed BAA you can buy directly on the Secure plan. With Dropbox Fax, a self-serve BAA is not available and HIPAA coverage requires going through their sales team.
• Dedicated iOS and Android fax apps, plus number porting so you can keep your number.
• Receiving faxes is included, not gated behind a higher plan.
• A one time lifetime option, plus AvoSign and an AI assistant.

Side by side

• HIPAA plus a BAA: AvoFax yes, self-serve on Secure. Dropbox Fax requires enterprise sales, no self-serve BAA.
• Receiving faxes: AvoFax included. Dropbox Fax requires a paid plan.
• Number porting and mobile apps: AvoFax yes. Dropbox Fax not a focus.
• Pricing model: AvoFax one time or low monthly. Dropbox Fax subscription or pay per fax.

Switching is easy. You can get an AvoFax number, or bring your existing number, here: https://app.avofax.com/promo-pi

Where Dropbox Fax might suit you: if you already use Dropbox heavily and want fax and e-signature folded into that storage workflow for occasional sending.

Bottom line: For a dedicated fax service with HIPAA, a signed BAA, mobile apps, and number porting, AvoFax is the stronger standalone choice. New number: https://app.avofax.com/promo. Get started or port a number: https://app.avofax.com/promo-pi

Updated on: 01/06/2026