AvoFax vs MetroFax

Quick answer: MetroFax is an inexpensive monthly fax service for light, everyday faxing, and it has one of the lowest overage rates in the category. The catch is that MetroFax does not provide a signed BAA, so it is not suitable for protected health information. AvoFax gives you a one time lifetime price and, on the Secure plan, full HIPAA compliance with a signed BAA.

See AvoFax and MetroFax 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 MetroFax prices it (as of 2026, check MetroFax for current pricing): MetroFax is a monthly subscription with tiers around $11.95 per month (about 500 pages), $14.95 per month (about 1,000 pages), and $37.95 per month (about 2,500 pages), with roughly $0.03 per page after your allowance.

How AvoFax is different

• Pay once instead of monthly forever. AvoFax is $199 (Pro) or $299 (Secure) one time, or low monthly plans at $12 to $19.
• HIPAA and a signed BAA. The AvoFax Secure plan is HIPAA compliant with a BAA included. MetroFax does not sign a BAA on any plan and points healthcare users elsewhere.
• A modern app on iOS and Android, plus AvoSign and an AI assistant.

Side by side

• Pricing model: AvoFax one time or low monthly. MetroFax monthly subscription.
• HIPAA and BAA: AvoFax yes on Secure. MetroFax not available.
• Overage per page: AvoFax $0.02. MetroFax about $0.03.
• Own it: AvoFax yes, lifetime. MetroFax no.

Switching is easy. Already have a MetroFax number? You can port it to AvoFax and grab a new one too: https://app.avofax.com/promo-pi

Where MetroFax might suit you: very light, non sensitive personal faxing on a tight monthly budget, or high volume non HIPAA senders who want the lowest overage rate.

Bottom line: If you never send protected health information and want the lowest monthly entry price, MetroFax is an option. If you want to own your fax service or you need HIPAA with a signed BAA, AvoFax is the stronger choice. New number: https://app.avofax.com/promo. Port your number: https://app.avofax.com/promo-pi

Updated on: 01/06/2026