Fax at Ooma: Pricing, Process & Online Alternatives

Ooma includes virtual fax in every Office plan — but only as a bundled add-on to a $19.95/user/month VoIP subscription. This guide covers exactly how Ooma fax works, what it costs, where it falls short, and the best standalone alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does Ooma support faxing?
Yes. Ooma Office includes virtual fax on every plan — Essentials ($19.95), Pro ($24.95), and Pro Plus ($29.95) per user per month. Each user gets a dedicated fax number and receives faxes as PDF email attachments. Physical fax machine support is also available via an ATA adapter. Ooma Home Phone supports faxing on a shared line, but reliability is poor enough that Ooma's own support page recommends keeping a landline for reliable faxing.
How do I send a fax using Ooma Office?
Log in to office.ooma.com/user or open the Ooma Desktop app, click "Send Fax," enter the recipient's number (up to 10 recipients), attach a PDF or TIFF file (max 10 MB combined), optionally add a cover page, and click Send. Incoming faxes arrive automatically as PDF attachments in your email. Mobile fax sending is not supported — only the web portal and desktop app.
Is Ooma fax HIPAA compliant?
Partially. Ooma enables HIPAA mode and will sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) on the Pro and Pro Plus plans ($24.95+/user/month). The entry-level Essentials plan does not include HIPAA mode. Importantly, Ooma explicitly states its service "is not intended to store PHI" and makes no formal HIPAA certification claim — it adds encryption and BAA support, but healthcare organizations should evaluate carefully. See our [guide to HIPAA compliant fax services](/blog/best-hipaa-compliant-fax-services/).
What is the page limit for Ooma fax?
Ooma's Terms of Service cap fax usage at 500 pages per month under their reasonable use policy. Exceeding this is considered a violation. If your organization sends more than 500 pages/month, a dedicated fax service with a higher or unlimited page allowance is a better fit.
Can I fax from my phone using Ooma?
Not directly. Ooma's virtual fax can only be sent from the web portal (office.ooma.com) or the Ooma Desktop app — the Ooma mobile app does not support sending faxes. For mobile faxing, a dedicated app like [mFax](https://mfax.to) lets you send from your iPhone or Android in under 2 minutes.