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What Is eFax?

eFax, a cloud-based faxing service, is a fast and easy way to send and receive faxes from anywhere on any device. It allows users to safely and securely transmit fax documents to a recipient’s email inbox to ensure the confidentiality of sensitive information. Cloud fax offers a convenient and efficient way to fax, eliminating the need for a fax machine. The eFax mobile app allows you to fax directly from your mobile device, giving you the flexibility to manage your faxes on the go.

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Reviews of eFax

Average score

Overall
4.0
Ease of Use
4.1
Customer Service
3.5
Features
4.1
Value for Money
3.6

Reviews by company size (employees)

  • <50
  • 51-200
  • 201-1,000
  • >1,001
Kelly
Kelly
Branch Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Financial Services, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

one of my most used tools

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: provides me with a tremendous amount of value in customer relations and profitability with the time factor in response time. it gives me an edge over my competition

Pros:

this enables me to receive my faxes no matter where I'm at. it also lets me decide if and who can be added to distribution list. im anle to respond to my merchants regardless of my location.

Cons:

sometimes it can be a little slower than traditional fax to receive. there have been occasions thst i have had to have items faxed to office fax instead.

Candace
Help Desk Analyst in US
Computer Hardware, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

eFax securely sends your documents!

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: eFax by J2 offers end-users the ability to send secured faxes online. End-users can use eFax by J2 to send faxes via a computer desktop, laptop, or mobile device. The benefits of eFax is sending outgoing or receiving incoming faxes via a personally selected fax number. eFax allows users to manage account online. eFax is a great online faxing tool.

Pros:

eFax allows end-users to send documents online. eFax offers a free trial to send 150 pages per transfer. eFax allows end-users to send 150 incoming as well as outgoing faxes per the free trial. eFax does not require an initial activation fee. eFax allows end-users to select personal faxing number. eFax offers two types of subscriptions such as Plus and Pro with two different types of feature prices.

Cons:

eFax at one point in time was a free service and now requires payment. eFax interfaces with a third party cloud storage. eFax collects cookies and session cookies ID per user and their computer. eFax company server stores personal information that may identify the user. eFax is required to maintain information per user for a limited time, within the terms of agreement of privacy, that time frame is unidentifiable.

Mary
HR Specialist in US
Information Technology & Services, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Faxes are NOT Obsolete in HR!

5.0 4 weeks ago New

Comments: In HR, faxes are, unfortunately, here to stay. With eFax, we can send and receive faxes effortlessly! We use this service multiple times per month, primarily for medical paperwork and unemployment documents. It has been immensely helpful for us.

Pros:

The ability to send faxes online is a huge time-saver, and I immensely appreciate the confirmation emails that eFax sends to give me the peace of mind that my fax was successfully transmitted. Receiving faxes is easy with eFax as well since I receive them as attachments to emails, which allows me to download them and skip the hassle of hardcopies.

Cons:

eFax recently updated their website, and the new setup makes it more difficult to send faxes. Thankfully, I still have the option to switch back to the old view, but I have to select it every time I log in. I do not see any value in the redesign.

Alicia
Alicia
CEO in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Law Practice, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
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Mistake to switch to them; very disappointed

1.0 4 years ago

Comments: It has been terrible. They lied about pricing. Customer support is slow, sends you in circles, and gives the wrong answer almost every time. Chat disconnects constantly and they give you the wrong phone numbers to call. I’ve had faxes not go through at times and no way to fix it. I tried to port my numbers out and they play games to avoid releasing the numbers — for six months and counting — while also telling me that I have to keep paying for service until after the numbers are ported or they won’t port them. They claimed to have sent me a PIN (they haven’t) when it’s just the last four of your credit card (not secure). Overall, this is a terrible company and I encourage people to stay away.

Pros:

I switched to eFax for two reasons: it was supposed to be cheaper than Vonage (that turned out to be a lie) and the app is decent for my iPhone. The app is just about the only thing I like, but it’s pretty basic.

Cons:

The company itself has scammy sales people, a difficult to use portal for your account, and the worst customer service in the world. Don’t expect them to help you with any issues at all. They will not understand and send you in circles.

Cecelia
Senior Housing Counselor/Loan Servicing in US
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I use eFax directly or with our 800#. Easy to use.Perfect if you have your directly line to pick up

4.0 6 years ago

Pros:

A like my personal eFax number. I don't have to wait for someone to look up the faxes for me. I go in my fax and access directly. The system saves your faxes for a long time. You can create folders to save the fax into. Sending faxes is easy and it saves the contacts especially when you have multiple requests from a certain agency. Faxes are clear. I love my eFax.

Cons:

It is hard when you only have one number to send and receive faxes to especially when someone other than you handles the faxes. I don't like when you get faxes repeatly from other businesses that do not belong to you.