Sending faxes at Staples means paying per page and per visit, often waiting in line, sharing machines, and tying up employee time.
This calculator compares the true cost of using Staples fax services with online faxing, so you can see your estimated monthly costs side by side and how much your business could save by switching.
A small accounting firm in New York City frequently sends sensitive tax documents and client reports. The team sends about eight faxes per day, each averaging five pages. Using Staples in-store fax services, the office spends roughly $480 per month on service fees and about $200 per month on travel to the store, bringing total monthly costs to approximately $680.
By switching to online faxing with a single account, the office reduces costs to around $14 per month—$8.33 for the subscription, $3 for electricity, and $1 per fax in employee time—while sending faxes directly from their desks without trips to Staples or waiting in line.
We looked at Staples’ per-page fees, typical wait times, and travel, along with staff labor, to create a realistic estimate of your monthly faxing costs—backed by industry research and conservative assumptions.
These numbers highlight just how quickly the costs of in-store faxing add up. Between per-page service fees, travel to the store, and the time your team spends sending each fax, what seems like a small daily task can easily become a significant monthly expense.
By switching to online faxing, you eliminate per-fax charges entirely. There’s no need to make unnecessary trips to a store, stand in line, or juggle paper and toner. Faxes can be sent and received instantly from a computer or mobile device, making the process faster, more secure, and far more convenient for your team.
With a simple monthly subscription, you get predictable costs, streamlined workflows, and more time to focus on the work that really matters—all without the hidden fees and hassle of traditional faxing.
Stop wasting money on per-page fees, travel, and employee time. Switch to online faxing and reduce your monthly faxing expenses to a simple subscription. Fast, convenient, and cost-effective.

