Checkeeper is a cloud-based check printing service, so like Check Writer 123 it runs in a browser and charges a monthly fee. Check Writer 123 is browser-based check printing software for Windows, Mac and Chromebook with flat monthly plans from $5.99. This page puts the two side by side so you can see which one fits how you actually print checks.
How we compared: we read each product's public pages in October 2026. We make Check Writer 123, so we are not neutral. We only state what we could see on the other product's site and we word it as listed or according to its site. Prices and features change, so confirm the details with the vendor before you buy.
We could not load checkeeper.com itself when we prepared this page. What we say about it comes from search results and third-party software directories, which describe a 14-day free account, a flat monthly fee, a check template editor and a built-in mailing service. Please confirm current plans and prices on its own site.
Checkeeper and Check Writer 123 at a glance
| Checkeeper | Check Writer 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | Online service in a browser, according to directory listings. | Runs in your web browser. Nothing to install, download or activate. |
| Platforms | Described as running on Mac, Windows and Linux in a browser. | Windows, Mac and Chromebook, on any computer that can open a website and print. |
| Price as listed | Directories list a flat monthly fee. We could not confirm the current price on its site. | $5.99 a month (20 checks, 1 bank account), $10.99 (60 checks, 4 accounts) or $25.99 (unlimited). No per-check fees. Every paid plan has all check templates, batch printing and the check register. Logo, signature and cloud backup come with Mid Tier and Unlimited. |
| Mailing | A built-in print-and-mail service is described. | No mailing service. You print on your own printer. |
| Free trial | A 14-day free account is described. | 14-day free trial, no card needed. |
| Records | A check registry and reports are described. | Searchable check register in your account, with CSV download and a Check Clearing tracker. |
When Checkeeper is the better fit
- You want the service to print and mail checks for you instead of printing them yourself.
- You want a browser-based service that also offers template editing and integrations.
When Check Writer 123 is the better fit
- You print every check on your own printer and want no postage or mailing fees in the mix.
- You want plan limits that are clear: 20, 60 or unlimited checks a month, from $5.99.
- You want a Check Clearing tracker that shows cleared and outstanding checks in two charts.
What does Check Writer 123 cost over three years?
| Plan | Monthly | First year | Three years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Occasional (20 checks, 1 bank account) | $5.99 | $71.88 | $215.64 |
| Mid Tier (60 checks, 4 accounts) | $10.99 | $131.88 | $395.64 |
| Unlimited (no limit) | $25.99 | $311.88 | $935.64 |
These are our plain list prices times the months. You also buy your own paper and ink or toner, with any software. If you only ever print a few checks on one Windows PC and are happy to buy software once, a one-time purchase can cost less over many years. Our plans earn their price when you want the same account on every computer, no installs and updates, and no limit on how you print.
How to decide
- List the computers you print from. If one of them is a Mac or a Chromebook, check that the product runs on it natively.
- Count your checks and bank accounts in a typical month, and note whether more than one person prints.
- Decide whether you need a direct accounting connection. If you do, check exactly which accounting systems it supports.
- Use each product's free trial with one real check on plain paper before you buy paper or toner for any of them.
For the full picture, see the check printing software comparison, the buyer's checklist, or read how our cost compares to buying software once. To try Check Writer 123, start the 14-day free trial. No card is needed.