A Closer Look at OpenText Fax Pricing Factors

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Paperless Productivity

Posted on: August 29, 2025

OpenText Fax (formerly RightFax) pricing can look different for two organizations with similar fax volume and user bases. Cloud strategy, workflow requirements, and integrations can drive cost and ROI significantly up or down.

Below, we’ll expand upon some key factors from our previous RightFax pricing guide.

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Deployment Models & Pricing Models

An OpenText solution has two key components: fax software and telephony. Each can run on-prem or in the cloud (i.e., SaaS/PaaS).

  • In a fully on-prem model, the client purchases all software licenses and hardware upfront, and covers ongoing support.
  • In a hybrid model (on-prem fax server with cloud telephony) the client generally purchases fax software licenses but subscribes to cloud telephony.
  • In a fully cloud model, fax software is delivered as a SaaS subscription. Telephony is abstracted away behind the software product and factored into the overall price.

Our managed Private Fax Cloud® is also an option for clients that need on-prem levels of control, but prefer simpler, SaaS-like pricing without IT overhead.

Other Key Pricing Factors

Software licensing is the main factor. It depends primarily on integration and workflow requirements. Fax volume also plays a role, especially with on-prem telephony.

Most features are modular and can be installed at any time, but they’re generally more cost-effective (and less disruptive) as part of the initial deployment.

Native integrations

OpenText Fax has native integrations with most EHR/EMR vendors, major CRMs and ERPs, communication tools like Outlook and Teams, and all network-enabled MFPs.

These are mostly sold as add-on connectors, although some of the most widely used connectors are bundled in higher OpenText Fax license tiers.

API access

All OpenText Fax versions and deployment models support a REST API. Several more APIs and SDKs are available for on-prem users, but may require additional licensing:

  • Embedded codes
  • XML
  • .NET Web Services
  • COM API
  • Java
  • Facsimile Command Language (FCL)

Together, these support integration and automation between OpenText Fax and virtually any legacy application.

Keep in mind that native connectors already cover dozens of use cases without custom code. Your solution architect will help you find the most direct and maintainable option.

Data capture & advanced automation

The content of a fax usually determines how it’s handled. Data capture/extract technology complements OpenText Fax by automating the reading, routing, and processing of a wide range of incoming documents. OpenText and/or third-party technology can deliver near-total automation in many cases. 

Pricing depends on factors like fax volume, document layouts, format consistency, validation procedures, and related workflow steps. Labor savings and efficiency improvements often yield a positive ROI in a matter of months.

Business continuity & disaster recovery

OpenText Fax supports high-availability architecture for critical fax environments, on top of standard redundancy and backup strategies. 

HA and DR pricing reflect the deployment model. On-prem clients will need to purchase additional fax server infrastructure and licensing in addition to redundant telephony. Hybrid clients can take advantage of their cloud telephony provider’s built-in redundancy. SaaS customers can’t directly control backup or failover, but instead look to the SLA specified in their contract.

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We’ve only described a handful of pricing factors among dozens. There are also more fundamental questions of which architecture and integrations are optimal for your unique situation. This not only impacts pricing but determines the ROI you can expect.

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