Check Factory review
A specialized Windows check-printing tool with deep controls and a $799 one-time starting price.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
Check Factory is Windows desktop software for organizations that print MICR checks and business forms from supported accounting applications. It prints MICR-encoded checks on blank check stock and can send output to Windows printers, PDF, or email. A visual form designer supports creating and modifying forms, while multiple checking accounts and multi-user or terminal-server installation scenarios suit accounting teams that need in-house document production. Its strongest fit is a Windows user whose accounting system appears on the supported integration list.
Pricing is organized by accounting system. Passport v12 and above and Sage BusinessWorks each cost $799 one time and include unlimited checking accounts and one year of technical support. Sage MAS 90/200/500 costs $995 one time with the same listed highlights. The published plans show a paid product with no free plan, so the purchase is a substantial upfront commitment for organizations evaluating check-printing software. Pricing is tied to the selected accounting-system integration rather than presented as one consolidated plan.
The feature depth centers on control over check production and account access. Automatic check signing includes configurable signature limits, while permission groups can restrict checking-account access. Multiple-printer groups and multi-part form routing support more involved printing workflows, and optional audit reports cover checking-account activity. Legacy Check Factory version 2 company and account data can also be imported. Choose Check Factory when MICR printing, form customization, routing, and permissions matter within a supported Windows accounting environment. Organizations seeking browser-based delivery, a lower upfront cost, or an accounting system outside its integrations should consider another option.
Questions about Check Factory
What does Check Factory run on? Windows. It runs as a desktop app.
What does Check Factory integrate with? 11 integrations, including QuickBooks, Dynamics SL, Dynamics GP, Sage 50/Peachtree and Macola ES.
Who is Check Factory built for? Small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises (our editorial estimate).
Check Factory pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Prints MICR checks on blank stock with customizable forms
- Supports permissions, signatures, routing, and audit reports
- Integrates with QuickBooks, Dynamics, Sage, Macola, and more
- Where it doesn't
- Windows-only desktop delivery
- Starts at $799 one time
- Pricing varies by accounting system
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