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Head-to-head · Check Printing Software

ezCheckPrinting vs SimpleChex

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score ezCheckPrinting #6 in Check Printing Software 7.5/10 From $59 ✓ 2 of 2 features Try ezCheckPrinting
SimpleChex #8 in Check Printing Software 7.2/10 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Free plan✓ 2 of 2 features Visit SimpleChex

ezCheckPrinting leads on 0 checks, SimpleChex on 1, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreezCheckPrinting · 7.5/10
  • Free planonly SimpleChex

ezCheckPrinting scores higher on our rubric for check printing software: 7.5 against 7.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

SimpleChex offers free plan; ezCheckPrinting doesn't. On delivery model, SimpleChex gives you Web where ezCheckPrinting offers Desktop. On accounting import, ezCheckPrinting gives you Direct where SimpleChex offers None. On layout customization, ezCheckPrinting gives you Both where SimpleChex offers Customizable.

ezCheckPrinting is the better fit for affordable desktop check printing. SimpleChex is the better fit for low-cost teams needing approvals and audit history.

  • ezCheckPrinting fits best

    Affordable desktop check printing

  • SimpleChex fits best

    Low-cost teams needing approvals and audit history

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Side by side

Feature ezCheckPrinting 7.5/10 Visit ↗ SimpleChex 7.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.5 7.2
Ranking #6 in Check Printing Software #8 in Check Printing Software
Best for Affordable desktop check printing 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 Desktop Cloud
Platforms Windows, macOS Web
Support Email, Tickets · 24/7 Email, Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features ezCheckPrinting 2/2 · SimpleChex 2/2
MICR printing ✓ ✓
Blank-check support ✓ ✓
Specs
Delivery model Desktop Web
Accounting import Direct None
Layout customization Both Customizable
User limit 1 users 1 users
Our review
Pros
  • Prints on blank or pre-printed stock with MICR support
  • Customizes check, stub, font, label, logo, and signature layouts
  • Offers Windows, macOS, network printing, and accounting integrations
  • 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
  • Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Quicken
  • Single-user pricing does not include network or accounting integration features
  • Trial-printed checks include a watermark
  • Web-only access limits platform flexibility
  • No listed accounting-software import workflow
  • Free and Solo plans support one business
Our verdict

ezCheckPrinting is desktop check-writing and printing software for small businesses, accountants, and other organizations. It supports blank and pre-printed check stock, MICR line printing, multiple check formats, and customization for…

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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. ezCheckPrintingCheck Printing Software 7.5From $59
  2. SimpleChexCheck Printing Software 7.2Free plan · paid from $5/mo

Strengths and trade-offs

  • ezCheckPrinting — where it wins

    • Prints on blank or pre-printed stock with MICR support
    • Customizes check, stub, font, label, logo, and signature layouts
    • Offers Windows, macOS, network printing, and accounting integrations

    Where it doesn't

    • Accounting integrations are limited to QuickBooks and Quicken
    • Single-user pricing does not include network or accounting integration features
    • Trial-printed checks include a watermark

  • 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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