Faxend vs FaxBurner: Side-by-Side Comparison

Quick overview of both services

Faxend is published by Obzena LLC and runs on the Sinch carrier backbone. It covers 120+ countries and encrypts every fax with AES-256 in transit and at rest. Plans range from a one-time $2.99 Basic purchase up to a $19.99/month Pro subscription with a dedicated inbound number.

FaxBurner has been around since the early 2010s. Its main draw is a free temporary fax number you can claim instantly, no credit card needed. That number expires after 24 hours on the free tier, or you keep it with a paid plan. It works well for one-off inbound faxes but is less focused on outbound volume or compliance.

Both services work on iPhones. Neither requires a physical fax machine. That's roughly where the similarities end.

Pricing compared

Pricing is where the two services diverge most sharply. FaxBurner's free tier gives you one temporary number and up to 25 inbound pages per month. Sending costs extra on every paid tier. Its premium plans start around $4.99/month and climb toward $19.99/month for higher page counts.

Faxend's structure is different. The $2.99 Basic plan is a one-time purchase, not a subscription. You get 5 outbound pages and a 30-day credit window. No account is required to send. That's genuinely unusual in this market.

The Standard plan at $9.99/month adds 20 pages, fax history, and HIPAA coverage. Pro at $19.99/month removes the page cap and gives you a dedicated inbound number with priority delivery. See the full breakdown at faxend.com/pricing.

One honest note: FaxBurner's free tier is genuinely useful if you only need to receive a single fax today and never again. Faxend does not offer a free tier. But $2.99 with no subscription commitment is a low bar for anyone who needs to send.

HIPAA compliance and security

This is the clearest gap between the two services. Faxend is HIPAA-ready on every plan, including the $2.99 one-time Basic option. A Business Associate Agreement is available for covered entities and business associates that need one under HHS HIPAA Security Rule requirements.

FaxBurner does not advertise HIPAA compliance. Their documentation does not mention a BAA. If you work in healthcare, that alone may settle the decision for you.

On the encryption side, Faxend uses AES-256 for data in transit and at rest. FaxBurner uses TLS for transmission but does not publish details about at-rest encryption. For most non-sensitive faxing that's fine. For medical, legal, or financial documents, the difference matters.

Features side by side

FaxBurner's standout feature is the instant temporary number. You open the app, get a number, and share it. Someone faxes you, you read it on your phone. That flow is genuinely fast and requires zero setup. Its real strength is inbound convenience for casual users.

Faxend's strength is outbound reliability. Typical delivery for a single page runs 30 to 60 seconds. International faxing covers 120+ countries. The Pro plan adds priority delivery for time-sensitive documents.

Fax history is available on Faxend's Standard and Pro plans. That means you can pull up a confirmation or re-download a sent document later. On FaxBurner, history access depends on the plan tier and is more limited on lower tiers.

Neither service requires a physical fax machine or a landline. Both convert your document to a standard fax signal over the internet using protocols like T.38, which keeps compatibility with legacy machines on the receiving end.

One area where FaxBurner competes well: the free inbound number for receiving occasional faxes. If you only ever receive faxes and never send them, FaxBurner's free tier is hard to beat on cost. Faxend's inbound number is only on the Pro plan.

Platform and app support

FaxBurner has an iPhone app and a web interface. The app experience is its primary channel and it works smoothly for the inbound use case it was designed around.

Faxend offers a web interface at faxend.com/send and an iPhone app available on the App Store. You can send from either without creating an account on the Basic plan. That matters when you're on a shared or work device and don't want to log in.

If you primarily fax from an iPhone, the Faxend app covers the full workflow: attach a document, enter the recipient number, and send. The step-by-step guide for sending a fax from iPhone walks through the exact process. For a broader look at iPhone fax options, the best fax apps for iPhone in 2026 comparison is worth reading.

Neither service currently has a native Android app. Both work on Android through the mobile web browser.

If you want to avoid monthly fees entirely, Faxend's Basic plan is the closest thing to a no-subscription option. There's a dedicated post on fax apps for iPhone without a subscription that covers this in more detail.

Which service fits which user

FaxBurner is the right pick in one specific scenario: you need a temporary inbound fax number today, you don't plan to send anything, and you don't handle regulated data. The free tier does that job well. Its paid plans are reasonable for users who want a permanent number and mostly receive faxes.

Faxend fits a wider range of situations. The $2.99 one-time plan covers the occasional sender who doesn't want a subscription. Standard and Pro cover businesses, healthcare workers, and anyone who sends regularly and needs compliance documentation.

For healthcare providers specifically, Faxend is the only option here with a clear HIPAA path. That's not a minor detail. It's a legal requirement for covered entities under federal law.

For legal professionals who send sensitive documents, the combination of AES-256 encryption, fax history, and a BAA makes Faxend the more defensible choice. The guide to receiving faxes online explains how the inbound side works if you're setting up a two-way workflow.

If cost is the only factor and you never send faxes, FaxBurner wins on price. For anything beyond that narrow use case, Faxend's pricing structure is more flexible and the compliance story is stronger.

You can start a fax right now at faxend.com/send without creating an account. Written by Faxley, Faxend's editorial specialist.

Frequently asked questions

Does FaxBurner support HIPAA compliance?

FaxBurner does not advertise HIPAA compliance and does not offer a Business Associate Agreement. If you handle protected health information, you need a HIPAA-ready service like Faxend, which includes BAA availability on all plans.

Can I use Faxend without creating an account?

Yes. The $2.99 Basic plan lets you send up to 5 pages without registering an account. You pay once and send directly from faxend.com/send or the iPhone app.

Does FaxBurner let you send faxes for free?

FaxBurner's free tier is focused on receiving faxes, not sending them. Outbound faxing typically requires a paid plan. Check FaxBurner's current pricing page for the latest limits.

Which service is better for international faxing?

Faxend supports 120+ countries via the Sinch carrier network. FaxBurner supports international faxing on paid plans but has fewer published details about coverage. For broad international reach, Faxend is the more documented option.

How fast does Faxend deliver a fax?

A typical single-page fax arrives at the destination in 30 to 60 seconds. Pro plan subscribers get priority delivery, which can be useful for time-sensitive documents.

Can I get a permanent inbound fax number with Faxend?

Yes, but only on the Pro plan at $19.99/month. That plan includes a dedicated inbound fax number, unlimited outbound pages, and priority delivery. FaxBurner offers a permanent number on its paid tiers as well.