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Head-to-head · Check Printing Software

Checkeeper vs SimpleChex

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Checkeeper #7 in Check Printing Software 7.4/10 14-day trial ✓ 2 of 2 features Visit Checkeeper
SimpleChex #8 in Check Printing Software 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SimpleChex

Checkeeper leads on 0 checks, SimpleChex on 1, and 2 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheckeeper · 7.4/10
  • Free planonly SimpleChex

Checkeeper scores higher on our rubric for check printing software: 7.4 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #7 and #8.

SimpleChex offers free plan; Checkeeper doesn't. On accounting import, Checkeeper gives you Direct where SimpleChex offers None. On layout customization, Checkeeper gives you Both where SimpleChex offers Customizable.

Checkeeper is the better fit for web-based printing and mailing workflows. SimpleChex is the better fit for low-cost teams needing approvals and audit history.

  • Checkeeper fits best

    Web-based printing and mailing workflows

  • SimpleChex fits best

    Low-cost teams needing approvals and audit history

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Side by side

Feature Checkeeper 7.4/10 Visit ↗ SimpleChex 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.4 7.2
Ranking #7 in Check Printing Software #8 in Check Printing Software
Best for Web-based printing and mailing workflows Low-cost teams needing approvals and audit history
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $5/mo
Free plan — ✓ (best)
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Live chat · 24/7 Email, Docs
Built for Solo, Small business Solo, Small business
Features Checkeeper 2/2 · SimpleChex 2/2
MICR printing ✓ ✓
Blank-check support ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery model Web Web
Accounting import Direct None
Layout customization Both Customizable
User limit Not published 1 users
Our review
Pros
  • Prints MICR checks on blank paper or check stock
  • Supports batch printing, mailing, and multiple bank accounts
  • Connects with QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Xero, and Harvest
  • Permanent Free plan with MICR printing and signature stamping
  • Prints on plain paper or blank check stock
  • Firm adds team scoping, multi-business workspaces, and audit history
Cons
  • Requires a paid plan after the 14-day free trial
  • Platform access centers on web and API workflows
  • Mailing is an optional add-on rather than part of core printing
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • No listed accounting-software import workflow
  • Free and Solo plans support one business
Our verdict

Checkeeper is web-based check printing and mailing software for businesses, bookkeepers, accountants, and individuals. Its workflow covers customizable check templates, MICR font encoding, printing on blank paper or check stock, and…

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SimpleChex is a web-based check-printing platform for small businesses, bookkeepers, and teams. It generates PDF business checks with the MICR E-13B font, supports printing on plain paper or blank check stock, and can email checks as PDFs.…

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  1. CheckeeperCheck Printing Software 7.414-day trial
  2. SimpleChexCheck Printing Software 7.2Free plan · paid from $5/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Checkeeper — where it wins

    • Prints MICR checks on blank paper or check stock
    • Supports batch printing, mailing, and multiple bank accounts
    • Connects with QuickBooks Online, FreshBooks, Xero, and Harvest

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires a paid plan after the 14-day free trial
    • Platform access centers on web and API workflows
    • Mailing is an optional add-on rather than part of core printing
  • SimpleChex — where it wins

    • Permanent Free plan with MICR printing and signature stamping
    • Prints on plain paper or blank check stock
    • Firm adds team scoping, multi-business workspaces, and audit history

    Where it doesn't

    • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
    • No listed accounting-software import workflow
    • Free and Solo plans support one business

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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