faxbot ☆

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Description:
Send Faxes via FRITZ!Box

Type: Cask | Latest Version: 2.6.2@0 | Tracked Since: Dec 17, 2025

Links: Homepage | formulae.brew.sh

Category: Productivity

Tags: fax fritzbox productivity utility macos

Install: brew install --cask faxbot

About:
Faxbot is a native macOS application that enables users to send faxes directly from their Mac using a connected FRITZ!Box router. It integrates seamlessly with the system, allowing users to print to a virtual fax printer or use the app's interface to transmit documents. This tool eliminates the need for a physical fax machine or an online fax service, leveraging your existing hardware for a private and cost-effective solution.

Key Features:

Native macOS integration with a virtual fax printer
Direct communication with FRITZ!Box devices over the local network
Support for various document formats via the standard print dialog
Address book for managing frequent contacts

Use Cases:

Sending business documents from a Mac without a physical fax machine
Digitizing fax workflows for home offices using a FRITZ!Box
Maintaining fax communication while transitioning to a paperless office

Alternatives:

Online Fax Services (e.g., eFax, HelloFax) – Faxbot uses your own FRITZ!Box hardware, avoiding monthly subscription fees and per-page costs associated with cloud services.

Version History

Detected	Version	Rev	Change	Commit
Aug 4, 2025 12:05am	2.6.2	0	VERSION_BUMP	d6dd89e3
Nov 24, 2022 5:12am	2.6.2,210621.1	0	NEW	9ff2de01