Checkrun is online check printing built around QuickBooks Online, with approval workflows, remote printing and its own blank check stock. 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.
Checkrun and Check Writer 123 at a glance
| Checkrun | Check Writer 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | QuickBooks Online, according to its page. | Standalone. It works with any accounting system or none. |
| Features it lists | Print in the office or remotely, a print-and-mail service, approval workflows, a mobile app and its own TruPrint blank check stock. | Blank, pre-printed and plain paper, team members, saved payees, batch entry, a register and a Check Clearing tracker. |
| Trust signals | Capterra and Software Advice badges and an Intuit partner badge on the page we read. | Plain pricing, a free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee on the first payment. |
| Price | Not shown on the page we read. It links out to pricing. | $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. |
| Free trial | A risk-free trial is offered. | 14-day free trial, no card needed. |
When Checkrun is the better fit
- Your team works in QuickBooks Online and needs approval steps before checks print.
- You want to buy matching blank check stock from the same company.
- You want a mobile app for approvals.
When Check Writer 123 is the better fit
- You want a simple standalone tool with the price on the page.
- You do not use QuickBooks Online, or you do not want printing tied to it.
- You want to use any blank stock you already have.
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.