Retail fax comparison
A FedEx fax alternative when the file is already digital.
FedEx Office is useful when you need a physical self-service copier, staff help, incoming fax pickup, or international faxing. For one U.S. outbound PDF, you can send from your own browser instead.
- Just One Fax
- Online, U.S. outbound
- FedEx Office
- In-store send and receive
- Online price
- $5 fixed
- Store price
- Varies by location
Practical steps
Choose based on the document you have
Use FedEx Office for paper handling
A participating store can be practical when the document exists only on paper, you need copier assistance, or you need a printed confirmation.
Use online for a ready digital file
If you already have a PDF, JPG, or PNG and the recipient is in the U.S., avoid printing and traveling solely to transmit it.
Check destination support
FedEx Office says participating locations support local, long-distance, and international faxing. Just One Fax supports U.S. outbound destinations only.
Verify the current total
FedEx Office states that prices and availability vary by store. Contact the location. Online, review the $5 total and final page count before checkout.
Side-by-side
| Feature | Just One Fax | FedEx Office |
|---|---|---|
| Where | Your browser | Participating physical location |
| Outbound range | U.S. only | Local, long-distance, and international per official page |
| Price | $5 up to 100 pages | Varies by store |
| Paper originals | Scan them first | Self-service copier available at participating stores |
| Receive a fax | Not offered | Some locations; verify locally |
| Confirmation | Status page and email | Printed confirmation available |
What FedEx Office officially offers
FedEx Office’s official fax page describes in-store self-service copier faxing, team-member assistance, local and long-distance sending, international sending, printed confirmation, and a complimentary cover sheet. Some locations can also receive faxes for customer pickup.
The same page says fax availability and pricing can vary by store and directs customers to contact a local location. That makes a universal FedEx fax-price claim unreliable.
The practical difference is physical versus digital
At a store, you can place paper on a copier, pay at the machine, and leave with printed confirmation. That can be the most straightforward option when you do not have a good scan or need someone nearby to explain the machine.
With Just One Fax, you upload the existing digital file from home or work, review it before payment, and receive status electronically. It does not scan paper for you, accept cash, or provide an inbound pickup number.
Do not choose on price alone
For a short fax near an open store, local machine pricing may be competitive. For a longer digital fax, a fixed online transaction can be easier to predict. Travel time, printing, destination type, and whether you need human help also matter.
Check both services’ actual boundaries. An international fax, inbound pickup, oversized paper, or cash payment points toward a participating retail location rather than Just One Fax.
Sources checked for this guide
Retail services and local details can change. These are the official pages used for the comparison; contact the specific location for current availability and price.
Questions, answered
Details before you send.
Does FedEx Office still fax documents?
Its official service page advertises in-store self-service faxing at locations with compatible copiers. Availability can vary, so check your local store.
How much does FedEx Office charge to fax?
FedEx Office says prices vary by store. Contact the location for a current quote based on pages and destination.
Is Just One Fax the same as FedEx online faxing?
No. Just One Fax is an independent online service and is not affiliated with FedEx.
Which option works for international faxing?
Just One Fax does not support international destinations. FedEx Office says participating in-store services can support international faxing; verify availability and price locally.
Ready when the document is
One fax. Five dollars. Then done.
Upload up to 100 prepared pages, review the destination before payment, and track the final result. No account and no subscription.
Send online instead — $5