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# SingleFax vs FaxZero: Free Fax or $0.99 Paid Send?
UpdatedOct 13, 2026 [Mircea Rilă](https://singlefax.com/authors/mircea-rila)
Compare FaxZero free and $3.29 paid sending with SingleFax from $0.99. Page limits, cover branding, confirmation and failure refunds checked October 2026.
When you need to send a single fax without signing up for a monthly subscription, two popular options are FaxZero and SingleFax. While both allow you to transmit documents from a web browser without creating a recurring SaaS subscription, their technical architecture, pricing tiers, and document presentation differ significantly.
Here is an in-depth, fair comparison between FaxZero and SingleFax to help you choose the right tool for your document.
## How we compared
- Sources: [FaxZero](https://faxzero.com/), its [FAQ](https://faxzero.com/FAQ.php) and [SingleFax pricing](https://singlefax.com/pricing).
- Checked: 8 October 2026.
- Not tested: we didn't run delivery or speed tests.
- We make SingleFax.
## Choose a free or paid one-time fax
| Sending option | Price and document limit | Cover and failure terms |
| --- | --- | --- |
| FaxZero free | $0; up to 3 pages plus cover, 5 faxes/day | FaxZero branding on the cover |
| FaxZero Almost Free | $3.29; up to 25 pages plus cover | No FaxZero cover branding; failed US/Canada sends refunded |
| SingleFax standard | From $0.99 for up to 10 document pages | SingleFax branding on generated covers; no additional branding on your own included or separately uploaded cover; ordinary destinations charged only on delivery, quote shows exceptions |
See [FaxZero’s current tiers](https://faxzero.com/) and [refund FAQ](https://faxzero.com/FAQ.php). For the provider’s workflow and privacy rather than alternatives, read the FaxZero review.
## Quick Comparison: SingleFax vs FaxZero
| Feature | SingleFax | FaxZero |
| --- | --- | --- |
| **Free Tier** | No (paid base $0.99) | Yes (up to 3 pages + cover page, 5 faxes/day) |
| **Cover branding** | SingleFax branding on generated covers; no additional branding on your own included or separately uploaded cover | FaxZero branding on free tier; paid tier removes it |
| **Paid Send Cost** | **$0.99 for ≤10 pages**, then \~$0.08/p (cap 100) | $3.29 flat for up to 25 pages (Almost Free tier) |
| **Payment Verification** | **$0 on failed delivery** | PayPal upfront; full refund for failed US/Canada sends |
| **Max Pages per Send** | Up to 100 pages | Up to 25 pages on paid tier |
| **Account Required** | No (Guest checkout) | No |
| **International Coverage** | Supported international destinations | US and Canada (International paid options vary) |
| **Fax Numbers** | 30-day ($4.99) or [Lifetime ($97)](https://singlefax.com/lifetime-fax-number) | None (Outbound only) |
| **Privacy information** | [SingleFax policy](https://singlefax.com/privacy-policy) | [FaxZero privacy policy](https://faxzero.com/privacy_policy.php) |
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## 1. Generated and Customer-Provided Cover Pages
Check which cover page you will send and whether it meets the recipient's requirements.
- **FaxZero Free Tier:** The generated cover carries FaxZero branding. It is a real free option for a short ordinary fax when the required cover and destination limits fit. Branding is a presentation choice, not a test of whether medical or legal documents meet their submission requirements.
- **SingleFax:** SingleFax charges a starting fee of $0.99. SingleFax-generated cover pages include SingleFax branding. If your fax already includes your own cover page, or you upload a separate cover file, we add no additional SingleFax branding. We do not add third-party ads to your fax. Check your scan quality and recipient requirements whichever provider you choose.
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## 2. Pricing and Page Limits
Both services avoid recurring monthly subscriptions, but they calculate one-time fees differently:
- **FaxZero:** Offers free sending for up to 3 pages plus a cover sheet (maximum 5 free faxes per day). If your document exceeds 3 pages, or if you want to remove FaxZero cover branding, you must purchase an "Almost Free Fax" for $3.29 (up to 25 pages).
- **SingleFax:** SingleFax uses a granular, page-based model. Sending starts at **$0.99 for up to ten document pages**. If you send an 11-page to 100-page packet, additional document pages cost $0.08 each.
For a 5-page document with your own cover already included or uploaded separately, SingleFax starts at $0.99 and adds no additional SingleFax branding. FaxZero's paid tier costs $3.29 and removes its cover branding. A SingleFax-generated cover still includes SingleFax branding.
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## 3. Pay-on-Success vs Upfront Billing
Telecom networks can experience busy signals, invalid numbers, or disconnected receiving machines.
- **FaxZero Paid Tiers:** Upfront payment is processed when you submit the form. Its FAQ promises a full refund for a failed US/Canada paid fax and a 90% refund for failed international paid faxes.
- **SingleFax Pay-on-Success:** SingleFax places an authorization hold on your credit or debit card. The card is only debited after our telecom infrastructure receives a verified handshake and delivery confirmation from the recipient fax machine. If delivery fails, the hold is released; the bank may keep it pending while processing the release. For destination details, see the [pricing FAQ](https://singlefax.com/pricing).
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## 4. International Reach and Fax Numbers
If your workflow extends beyond standard domestic outbound faxing:
- **Global Destinations:** SingleFax quotes supported international destinations before payment. FaxZero focuses predominantly on US and Canadian numbers, with separate fee structures for international routes.
- **Receiving Faxes:** FaxZero does not offer inbound phone lines. If a recipient needs to fax you back, you cannot use FaxZero to receive it. SingleFax offers a [free fax number](https://singlefax.com/free-fax-number) that receives free for 24 hours, a temporary 30-day fax number for $4.99, or a [Lifetime Fax Number](https://singlefax.com/lifetime-fax-number) for $97, with incoming PDF delivery. Lifetime includes starter credit rather than unlimited fax traffic.
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## Summary: When to Choose Which Service
### Choose FaxZero If:
- You are sending a brief 1 to 3 page personal document within the US or Canada.
- You do not mind FaxZero branding appearing on your cover page.
- You want free sending for an ordinary short fax, and the page, destination and cover restrictions fit.
### Choose SingleFax If:
- You want to use your own included or separately uploaded cover without additional SingleFax branding. Covers generated by SingleFax include its branding.
- You are sending a multi-page document (4 to 100 pages) and prefer a low $0.99 starting rate over a $3.29 flat charge.
- You prefer an authorization released on failed delivery.
- You need a supported international destination and its displayed quote fits your needs.
- You require a temporary or lifetime fax number to receive replies.
Ready to transmit your document? [Send a fax online with SingleFax](https://singlefax.com/send-or-receive-fax?type=send) from $0.99.
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## Related Comparisons and Guides
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For current free and paid limits, confirmation steps and refund terms, read the full FaxZero review, checked 8 October 2026.
## Frequently asked questions
Is FaxZero really free?
FaxZero offers a free tier for documents up to 3 pages (plus a cover page) for up to 5 faxes per day. However, free faxes include FaxZero branding on the cover sheet. The US/Canada paid tier is $3.29 for up to 25 document pages plus its cover.
Does SingleFax add branding to cover pages?
SingleFax-generated cover pages include SingleFax branding. If your fax already includes your own cover page, or you upload a separate cover file, we add no additional SingleFax branding. We do not add third-party ads to your fax.
How do the payment structures of SingleFax and FaxZero compare?
SingleFax faxes start at $0.99 for ten document pages, then about $0.08 each, with $0 on failed delivery. FaxZero charges $3.29 for up to 25 document pages and refunds failed US/Canada paid transmissions in full. Other routes have their own terms.
Can I receive faxes with FaxZero?
No. FaxZero is strictly an outbound send service and does not provide fax numbers. SingleFax offers standalone 30-day fax numbers ($4.99) and lifetime fax numbers ($97).
## Sources
- [FaxZero sending tiers](https://faxzero.com/)
- [FaxZero limits and refunds](https://faxzero.com/FAQ.php)
- [SingleFax pricing](https://singlefax.com/pricing)
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