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Head-to-head · Cheque Printing Software

Checkrun vs MultiCHAX

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score Checkrun #5 in Cheque Printing Software 7.1/10 From $50/mo · 15-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit Checkrun
MultiCHAX #7 in Cheque Printing Software 6.7/10 From $129 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit MultiCHAX

Checkrun leads on 0 checks, MultiCHAX on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreCheckrun · 7.1/10

Checkrun scores higher on our rubric for cheque printing software: 7.1 against 6.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.

Checkrun is the better fit for quickBooks Online teams needing payment approvals. MultiCHAX is the better fit for windows desktop users with multiple accounting systems.

  • Checkrun fits best

    QuickBooks Online teams needing payment approvals

  • MultiCHAX fits best

    Windows desktop users with multiple accounting systems

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Side by side

Feature Checkrun 7.1/10 Visit ↗ MultiCHAX 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.1 6.7
Ranking #5 in Cheque Printing Software #7 in Cheque Printing Software
Best for QuickBooks Online teams needing payment approvals Windows desktop users with multiple accounting systems
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $50/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Deployment Cloud, Mobile Desktop
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Windows
Support Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 1 integrations 8 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market
Features Checkrun 0/2 · MultiCHAX 0/2
Stock alignment Not published Not published
Approval workflows Not published Not published
Specs
Cheque formats Not published Not published
Accounting integrations Not published Not published
Print platforms Not published Not published
Bank accounts Not published Not published
Our review
Pros
  • Two-way QuickBooks Online sync connects accounting and payments.
  • Supports local and cloud MICR printing on blank or pre-printed stock.
  • Combines approval workflows, mobile signatures, ACH, and Positive Pay.
  • Prints unlimited MICR checks on blank check stock without an extra fee
  • Works with QuickBooks, Sage 50, Quicken, and other accounting systems
  • Supports multiple accounts, custom layouts, signatures, and access controls
Cons
  • The $50 monthly plan is paired with a $199 one-time implementation fee.
  • Local printing and ACH file export each cost $0.35 per payment.
  • QuickBooks Desktop is not currently supported.
  • Windows desktop deployment only
  • Starter and Professional list QuickBooks compatibility; Sage 50 is in Ultimate
  • Phone support is time-limited by plan
Our verdict

Checkrun is a cloud check-printing and bill-payment service for businesses, accountants, and bookkeepers working in QuickBooks Online. Its web platform handles payments, while iOS and Android apps support mobile approvals and electronic…

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MultiCHAX is Windows desktop software for businesses printing payroll and accounts-payable checks from accounting systems. Its fit is strongest for small and mid-market organizations that want MICR-encoded checks on blank check stock and…

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  1. CheckrunCheque Printing Software 7.1From $50/mo · 15-day trial
  2. MultiCHAXCheque Printing Software 6.7From $129

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Checkrun — where it wins

    • Two-way QuickBooks Online sync connects accounting and payments.
    • Supports local and cloud MICR printing on blank or pre-printed stock.
    • Combines approval workflows, mobile signatures, ACH, and Positive Pay.

    Where it doesn't

    • The $50 monthly plan is paired with a $199 one-time implementation fee.
    • Local printing and ACH file export each cost $0.35 per payment.
    • QuickBooks Desktop is not currently supported.

  • MultiCHAX — where it wins

    • Prints unlimited MICR checks on blank check stock without an extra fee
    • Works with QuickBooks, Sage 50, Quicken, and other accounting systems
    • Supports multiple accounts, custom layouts, signatures, and access controls

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows desktop deployment only
    • Starter and Professional list QuickBooks compatibility; Sage 50 is in Ultimate
    • Phone support is time-limited by plan
  • Checkrun7.1/10 · From $50/mo · 15-day trial

    QuickBooks Online check and ACH payments with approvals, audit trails, and usage fees.

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  • MultiCHAX6.7/10 · From $129

    A Windows desktop check printer with broad accounting compatibility and one-time pricing.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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