Best Check Printing Software

Founded in 2012, Online Check Writer has had more than 250,000 customers—including local and federal government agencies, corporations, and small businesses. It also has a relationship with Bank of America that allows you to print Bank of America checks. The company offers check printing software that integrates with over 22,000 banks and QuickBooks accounting software.

Prospective customers can try the service for free for 15 days without a credit card or required payment setup. Additionally, customers have trusted this company to send more than $10 billion in payments. All of this, combined with its outstanding features, make it our top pick among check writing software.

As a web-based service, the company offers both paperless digital checks and physical checks. In addition, customers can use the service to accept payments over the phone, email, fax, and more.

The company offers several different plans, the first being its Pay as You Go plan, which is free to set up and requires an initial $30 recharge to use. The Business plan is available for $49.99 per month, and the Premium plan costs $499.99 per month. There also are customizable Enterprise plans. The ACH charge under the free plan is 1.00% of the check, and it drops to 0.69% for the Business plan, 0.19% for the Premium plan, and 0.09% for Enterprise plans. Under all plans, the ACH fee has a $5 cap. From the company's free individual plan to small business and enterprise offerings, it caters to nearly all types of individuals and companies that may need to print checks.

Founded by a small business owner tired of using Photoshop to create checks for his company, Checkeeper is a web-based check writing program that offers one simple pricing structure with unlimited access. At $14.99 per month, customers can print as many checks as desired on either check stock or blank paper. This software is designed for a busy small business owner who can't be bogged down with complicated system setups, making this our top pick for small businesses.

The company offers a selection that customers can edit and customize as needed. It also integrates with QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Xero, and other accounting applications. For an optional fee of $1.25 per check, the company will also take on the task of mailing checks for customers.

Additional features include batch printing (printing multiple checks at once) and encryption that meets several key standards, including HIPAA compliance, PCI compliance, and SOC II compliance (regulatory guidelines set forth by the American Institute of CPAs).

In addition to a free 14-day trial with no credit card required, Checkeeper offers a 30-day guarantee for customers to try out the program and get a full refund if not satisfied. Unlike other programs, Checkeeper does not require customers to use check stock paper, while still meeting national banking standards. This means that with Checkeeper you won't need special check printing ink or a special printer.

CheckBuilderPro was first created in 2010 by software company Knappster Solutions. The founders were Mac users who didn't want to have to use a Windows device simply to print checks. Seeing the need for a Mac-compatible check printing software, they decided to create such a product. This system seamlessly integrates into Mac OS requirements, making it our top pick for Macs.

Customers can test the software before buying it with the company's free demo available for Mac and Windows devices. This means you can go through the process of creating checks and see for yourself whether this is the best option before committing to paying for the software.

Available for a one-time purchase of $59.95, CheckBuilderPro can be used to make business checks, personal checks, and deposit slips using any brand of check paper. Checks can be customized with your company's logos, signatures, and fonts. The system will also store data so checks can be created in as little as one click. Other features include bank statement reconciliation, custom reports, and transaction tracking. There is also a batch printing add-on.

Print Checks Pro is one of the few companies that offer mobile and desktop-compatible software. It can be used on Windows, iOS, and Android devices with software available for a one-time purchase starting at $29.99. The program's checks can be printed on your bank's personal checks, blank check stock paper, or pre-printed check paper. With this flexibility and a simple interface, Print Checks Pro is perfect for any Windows-based computer, tablet, and printer.

Customers can set up unlimited accounts and customize the checks using the business logo, bank logo, and signatures. Second copies of checks can be printed automatically for personal or business records. For those using the program across multiple devices, the database can be shared between desktop and mobile software versions. You can print three checks per page or a single check per page.

The software doesn't require special ink (it's compatible with your printer's standard ink) and can be used with any type of printer. The company offers both email and phone call support.