| Packetel | Efax Plus | |
| Monthly Fee | $3.95 | $16.95 |
| Included Pages | Unlimited inbound, no outbound pages | 130 inbound, 30 outbound pages |
| Setup Fee | Free | $10.00 |
| Free Trial Period | 2 days | 30 days |
| Overage Rates | n/a | 15 ¢ inbound; 10 ¢ outbound pages |
| Fax Storage | none | 2 years |
| International Sending | n/a | Yes |
| Broadcast | n/a | Yes |
| Fax Alerts | Email and SMS | |
| Fax Logs | Not specified | In online account |
| Sending | No | Yes |
| Receiving | Yes | Yes |
| Available Numbers | Local numbers | Local or toll free numbers |
| Block Junk Faxes | No | No |
| Fax Software | No | Yes |
Summary: Packetel is an affordable receive-only fax service with a monthly fee of $3.95 that lets you receive an unlimited number of fax pages. Efax, on the other hand, is a send and receive service which costs $16.95. It includes 130 inbound and 30 outbound pages, and overage rates of 15 cents for inbound and 10 cents for outbound pages. Efax has more features than Packetel, making it the better choice if you are after functionality and effectiveness.
