VersaCheck sells check printing software in several editions, as desktop software for Windows and Mac and as a browser-based VersaCheck Online. 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.
VersaCheck and Check Writer 123 at a glance
| VersaCheck | Check Writer 123 | |
|---|---|---|
| How you get it | Desktop software you install, plus a browser-based VersaCheck Online. A free client download is offered. | Runs in your web browser. Nothing to install, download or activate. |
| Platforms | Windows and Mac desktop editions, and VersaCheck Online in a browser. | Windows, Mac and Chromebook, on any computer that can open a website and print. |
| Price as listed | One-time editions on its store listed from about $129.99 to $499.99 and a Mac edition around $149.99, plus monthly and annual subscription tiers (Silver, Gold, Platinum, PRO). | $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. |
| Choice of products | Several series and editions, so you choose the one that matches your accounting software and needs. | One product and three plans that differ only in checks and accounts. |
| Accounting | Lists QuickBooks, Quicken and Xero integrations on its store page. | No direct accounting connection. You record each check in your books with the same check number. |
| Paper | Blank stock and its own range of checks and printers, according to its store. | Blank check stock, pre-printed stock or plain paper. |
| Free trial | A free client download. | 14-day free trial, no card needed. |
When VersaCheck is the better fit
- You want a direct link to QuickBooks, Quicken or Xero and are happy to choose the right edition.
- You want a wide range of checks, printers and supplies from one brand.
- You prefer to buy desktop software outright.
When Check Writer 123 is the better fit
- You want one simple product with three flat plans and no editions to compare.
- You print on a Mac, Windows and a Chromebook and want no installs.
- You do not need a direct accounting link and are happy to record each check in your books.
- You want to start printing in minutes with a free trial and no card.
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.