PrintBoss is check printing software built mainly around QuickBooks, with an online edition for QuickBooks Online and support for other accounting systems. 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.
PrintBoss and Check Writer 123 at a glance
| PrintBoss | Check Writer 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| Built around | QuickBooks, with support for other accounting systems listed on its site. | Standalone. It works with any accounting system or none. |
| Price as listed | PrintBoss Online for QuickBooks Online listed at $10, $14, $18 and $22 a month per QuickBooks company. A check mailing service is listed at $1.30 per check. | $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 15-day trial for the QuickBooks Online edition, according to its page. | 14-day free trial, no card needed. |
| How it works | Pulls payments you have already entered in your accounting software and prints them. | You enter each check in Check Writer 123, then record it in your books. |
| Extras it lists | Positive pay files, encrypted signatures, per-account passwords and a print-and-mail service. | Team members, a Check Clearing tracker, saved payees, batch entry and a searchable register. |
| Track record | Says it has been in business over 30 years. | A newer, simpler product. |
When PrintBoss is the better fit
- You pay many bills from QuickBooks every week and want no re-typing.
- You need positive pay files or a print-and-mail service.
- You want an Intuit-connected tool with a long track record.
When Check Writer 123 is the better fit
- You write a modest number of checks and do not need your accounting software to drive printing.
- You work with more than one accounting system, or none.
- You want one flat price that does not depend on how many companies you have in QuickBooks.
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.