Connect and fax documents from cloud storage solutions like Dropbox, Google Drive, Box and OneDrive
Easily integrate iFax with existing workflow software and business apps including EMR and EHR systems
Start small and grow with plans designed to meet your business communication needs at every stage.
| MonthlyPricing | HIPAA Compliance | Security Type |
Programmable API |
API Support | |
| iFax | $25 | Yes | Military-Grade | Yes | 24/7 Live Chat, email, contact form |
| RingCentral | $35 | Yes | TLC | Yes | API Support Portal |
iFax
The iFax PRO for API access goes for $25. This pricing is perfect for businesses with a low budget as you can have the capability to integrate faxing into your existing workflow. Plus, you automatically get other premium features the Pro plan offers, including fax by email, OCR scanning, team setup, Zapier integration, and more.
RingCentral
As for RingCentral, the API access is limited to the Core plan users. If you want access to API with internet fax capabilities, you must choose the Advanced plan, which costs around $35 monthly.
iFax’s API solution is easy to set up, use, and integrate into your existing apps and systems without the added task of building app integrations from scratch. There’s complete documentation that your developers can refer to and sample codes for additional reference.
Meanwhile, with the RingCentral Connect Platform API you can create your application via the application portal. If you want to be sure your integration is successful, you can refer to their detailed tutorial and other resources to help you get started.
“We have so many people using it and it’s very user-friendly. We have volunteers that are older, people that might not be super tech-savvy. It is easy to train people on it fairly quickly and they get the hang of it.”
Jared Walker, Founder
Dollar For.org
Using iFax to send and receive faxes via API duly complies with the regulations and standards set forth by HIPAA, GLBA, GDPR, and other governing bodies. On top of following best practices for safeguarding data, using our service to integrate faxing into your CRM or EHR system will help keep you from violating specific data privacy and information security laws.
Likewise, RingCentral ensures the safety and security of its users in compliance with HIPAA. Its Fax API solution adheres to the highest standards of HIPAA to protect faxes and prevent covered entities from committing violations.
iFax is a secure and dependable service that offers fax through API with 99.999% uptime. With it, you can have peace of mind knowing that your faxes will arrive quickly and accurately. There’s no need to worry about server outages or connection errors. You can fax seamlessly and communicate with clients without interruptions.
Meanwhile, RingCentral offers a reliable Fax API solution to manage tasks and events for both incoming and outgoing faxes. It can be used as a dependable fax provider to improve business workflows and meet organizational goals.
Integrating iFax into existing systems via API frees you from the hassle of using multiple platforms to accomplish specific tasks. And it’s not just sending a fax that our API can do; you can also configure it to allow receiving faxes directly into your CRM or EMR system. Plus, you can monitor fax status, delete delivered faxes, and more.
As for RingCentral, besides integrating Internet fax into ERPs and document management platforms, you can incorporate other communication-focused functionalities such as SMS, MMS, team messaging, webinars, and voice calls.
“Great customer service! The Google Workspace integration has been great for our organization. Everyone likes it compared to our previous service.”
Like how iFax secures every fax that comes and goes within its platform, the same level of security applies to the faxes sent and received via API. iFax’s service implements military-grade encryption to preserve the integrity and confidentiality of transmitted data. It also authenticates each API request using industry-standard protocols to ensure that only authorized users have access.
RingCentral, on the other hand, authenticates all API actions via multiple authentication methods depending on the purpose. It also protects all fax transmissions by letting them go through an encrypted connection (TLS).
“Easy to use and less expensive than maintaining a fax machine and dedicated telephone line.”
