OnlineCheckWriter.com vs MultiCHAX

OnlineCheckWriter.com8.0Visit MultiCHAX6.7Visit

Higher score OnlineCheckWriter.com #2 in Cheque Printing Software 8.0/10 15-day trial ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit site

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MultiCHAX #7 in Cheque Printing Software 6.7/10 From $129 ✓ 0 of 2 features Visit MultiCHAX

• OnlineCheckWriter.com fits best

  Teams combining check runs with other payments

• MultiCHAX fits best

  Windows desktop users with multiple accounting systems

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Side by side

Feature	OnlineCheckWriter.com 8.0/10 Visit ↗	MultiCHAX 6.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	6.7
Ranking	#2 in Cheque Printing Software	#7 in Cheque Printing Software
Best for	Teams combining check runs with other payments	Windows desktop users with multiple accounting systems
Pricing model	Paid	Paid
Starting price	Not published	Not published
Free plan	—	—
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Mobile	Desktop
Platforms	Web	Windows
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Docs	Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations	15 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market
Features OnlineCheckWriter.com 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	Print MICR checks on blank or pre-printed stock, including in batches Supports ACH, wire, eCheck, check mailing, approvals, and activity records Integrates with accounting and payroll tools, with a developer API	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	Paid service; Pay as You Go requires a $30 initial recharge and transaction fees Business and Premium credits are limited to 50 and 500 per month, respectively Enterprise features such as SSO, SCIM, and a dedicated server are tier-specific	Windows desktop deployment only Starter and Professional list QuickBooks compatibility; Sage 50 is in Ultimate Phone support is time-limited by plan
Our verdict	OnlineCheckWriter.com combines check creation and printing with business payment workflows in a web-based service. Teams can print MICR-enabled checks on blank or pre-printed stock, customize templates with a drag-and-drop editor, and… Read the review →	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… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• OnlineCheckWriter.com — where it wins

  • Print MICR checks on blank or pre-printed stock, including in batches
  • Supports ACH, wire, eCheck, check mailing, approvals, and activity records
  • Integrates with accounting and payroll tools, with a developer API

  Where it doesn't

  • Paid service; Pay as You Go requires a $30 initial recharge and transaction fees
  • Business and Premium credits are limited to 50 and 500 per month, respectively
  • Enterprise features such as SSO, SCIM, and a dedicated server are tier-specific

• 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

• OnlineCheckWriter.com8.0/10 · 15-day trial

  A web-based check and payments tool with broad accounting and payroll integrations.

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• MultiCHAX6.7/10 · From $129

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

  Visit MultiCHAXFull verdict →