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Compliance and SecurityCompliance and SecurityBoth are certified for PCI DSS Level 1 for both inbound and outbound faxing, but InterFAX offers a hardened subsystem specifically for handling secure fax data, something ETHERFAX does not clearly match. InterFAX also provides clear options for “delete upon delivery,” full audit trails, and in-country data residency (e.g., for PHIPA in Canada), with certifications such as ISO 27001 and HIPAA fully documented and in place. While ETHERFAX has strong general security, some compliance items like FedRAMP High are still awaiting authorization, and specific deletion or data residency policies aren’t clearly defined. For organizations requiring high assurance, immediate certification, and granular control, InterFAX delivers a more mature and transparent compliance posture, making it an ideal ETHERFAX alternative. |
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Mature IntegrationsMature IntegrationsInterFAX offers a broader range of prebuilt connections with major business and healthcare platforms like Salesforce, Epic, and RamSoft’s PowerServer. It also offers seamless multifunction printer (MFP) integration through a partnership with Konica Minolta, enabling direct faxing from devices without traditional fax servers. InterFAX supports multiple user workflows, including email, web portals, and APIs—making it highly flexible and easy to embed into existing systems. While ETHERFAX has solid developer tools and some integrations, InterFAX provides a more mature, enterprise-ready integration ecosystem tailored to diverse business and healthcare environments. |
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High Volume Workflow OptimizationHigh Volume Workflow OptimizationInterFAX offers high-volume workflow optimization due to its robust support for large-scale fax broadcasting (up to 20,000 recipients), unlimited senders, and scalable cloud infrastructure, eliminating bottlenecks. It offers advanced automation tools like intelligent capture to reduce manual processing, and flexible APIs to integrate with existing systems. Features such as deferred transmission and automatic retries ensure efficient delivery. InterFAX provides detailed reporting and monitoring to manage high volumes effectively. While ETHERFAX supports scalable faxing and peak overflow handling, InterFAX offers a more comprehensive and mature solution for organizations with demanding, high-volume fax workflows. |
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Cloud vs. Hybrid FaxCloud vs. Hybrid FaxInterFAX is the superior ETHERFAX alternative due to its fully cloud-native model, which eliminates the need for on-premises fax servers, phone lines, or hardware maintenance. This results in faster deployment, easier scalability, lower infrastructure costs, and greater reliability through built-in redundancy and high availability. InterFAX also provides consistent security controls across the entire system, simplified remote access for users, and strong migration support for porting existing fax numbers. |
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ScalabilityScalabilityInterFAX easily manages high-volume fax, supporting up to 20,000 faxes per batch, making it ideal for both growing businesses and enterprises with large-scale communication needs. ETHERFAX’s services are scalable when replacing legacy, on-premise faxing infrastructure. However, its hybrid architecture is better suited for certain environments and may not offer the same “cloud-native” scalability as InterFAX. When comparing InterFAX vs ETHERFAX, the latter is unable to deliver on cloud scalability for businesses with significant faxing needs. |
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Customer SupportCustomer SupportInterFAX boasts a higher level of customer service than ETHERFAX by offering more comprehensive 24/7 global support, more localized phone and email help, strong migration and onboarding assistance, faster responses, friendlier personnel, and better documentation resources. While ETHERFAX is praised for its responsive support in standard business hours and reliability, it has limitations in its administrative portal, and does not match InterFAX’s support SLAs or global reach under its standard plan. If your organization needs always‑on support, fast escalation, and minimal friction for onboarding or migration, InterFAX stands out as the preferred solution. |
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Pricing FlexibilityPricing FlexibilityInterFAX offers superior pricing flexibility by providing clear, transparent, and scalable plans without setup fees or long-term contracts. InterFAX allows businesses to choose from tiered subscription options or customized enterprise solutions, with straightforward overage charges and flexible billing methods like prepaid or ongoing credit billing. In contrast, ETHERFAX’s pricing is less transparent, and lacks clarity around overage fees and potential extra costs related to its hybrid-cloud model and on-premises infrastructure, making budgeting more complex. Overall, InterFAX’s flexible and predictable pricing better supports a wide range of business needs. |
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Mobile AccessMobile AccessInterFAX offers advanced mobile access compared to ETHERFAX by providing a secure, web-based control panel accessible from any device. It also seamlessly integrates with Konica Minolta, enabling users to send and receive faxes efficiently from anywhere. While ETHERFAX offers a mobile app and email-to-fax options for mobile faxing, InterFAX’s broader device compatibility and deeper integrations deliver a more flexible, reliable, and consistent mobile faxing experience for businesses. |
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Questions to Ask
Questions to Ask
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Security is critical, and while many providers claim to offer it, they may only offer a few components rather than a fuller, more robust solution. InterFAX goes above and beyond by maintaining full compliance with HIPAA, GDPR, PCI DSS, and other global data privacy standards. InterFAX also offers additional built-in security features like end-to-end encryption, audit trails, “Delete after fax” functionality, and customizable security settings.
InterFAX’s security protocols and extensive compliance with industry regulations position it as the best option for organizations handling sensitive information. High levels of flexibility and customization make InterFAX the clear ETHERFAX alternative for industries like healthcare, finance, and legal services.
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Yes, absolutely! AI-powered cloud faxing is changing the way we communicate by transforming faxed documents into actionable data. InterFAX+AI automates processes such as data capture, verification, and routing to significantly reduce manual intervention, streamline communications, accelerate decision-making, and dramatically improve efficiency for the management of critical documents. InterFAX+AI provides a fully cloud-enabled solution that is designed for future growth and operational efficiency, making it the clear ETHERFAX alternative for businesses prioritizing flexibility and compliance as they infuse AI into their systems to get more done.
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When it comes to technology, you need a solution that can grow and evolve alongside your business and cloud fax is no different. InterFAX is designed for scalability, effortlessly handling high-volume faxing through its cloud-based architecture, which supports bulk faxing and automated workflows.If your business plans to grow, InterFAX is the clear ETHERFAX alternative to meet your needs.
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Investing in a cloud fax solution like InterFAX is worthwhile as it helps reduce costs by eliminating manual processes, retiring legacy hardware and infrastructure, and enhancing accuracy through direct integration with business systems. An investment in the right cloud fax provider is an investment in your future growth.
InterFAX’s flexible pricing model also ensures you’re never locked into a specific volume where you may lose credit. You only pay for what you use with InterFAX, which is a better strategy when compared to ETHERFAX’s rigid pricing plans.
Integrations with Uour Favorite Systems
Integrations with Uour Favorite Systems
InterFAX integrates seamlessly with your existing systems, so you can just get down to business. Our versatile Developer API allows you to customize your cloud fax solution to fit your organization’s specific needs.
Epic
Epic
Our fully managed, HIPAA secure cloud fax integrates and works seamlessly with Epic 2017+. Quickly set up an account, transfer existing fax numbers, and begin faxing securely in minutes with no downtime. Epic is a registered trademark of Epic Systems Corporation.
Salesforce
Salesforce
InterFAX’s Salesforce integration brings cloud fax capabilities to Salesforce users to help them easily integrate fax activities with other important business workflow processes.
OncoEMR
OncoEMR
InterFAX integrates with Flatiron’s OncoEMR to provide oncology practices with an integrated, user friendly cloud fax solution. Access resilient inbound/outbound fax delivery for medical records, referrals, lab results, and other medical documents from the convenience of your EMR.
Leading Email Providers
Leading Email Providers
With InterFAX, securely sending a fax can literally be as easy as sending an email. Users can safely send and receive faxes from within their preferred email interface such as their organization’s Microsoft Outlook account, or they can even be set up to send faxes web-based mail, such as Gmail or Yahoo! Mail.








