CHECKMAGIC

Paid#14 of 28 in Check Printing Software

CHECKMAGIC: A low-cost Windows check printer for Quicken and QuickBooks workflows. Ranked #14 of 28 in Check Printing Software by our editors (8.0/10); pricing: Paid; best for quicken or QuickBooks users on a budget.

8.0/10★★★★☆Editor score

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At a glance

• Editor score
  8.0 / 10
• Pricing
  Paid
• Best for
  Quicken or QuickBooks users on a budget
• Free plan
  No
• Paid from
  $19.95 one-time
• MICR printing
  Yes
• Facts checked
  21 Sep 2026

• Where it wins

  • Prints checks on blank paper with MICR characters
  • Supports logos, signatures, deposit slips, and multiple accounts
  • Works with laser and inkjet printers

• Where it doesn't

  • Windows desktop software only
  • QuickBooks Online and Mac are not supported
  • The lower-priced edition supports Quicken only

Our verdict on CHECKMAGIC

CHECKMAGIC is Windows desktop software for printing checks from Quicken or QuickBooks onto blank check paper. It adds bank details, check numbers, routing information, and MICR characters in a single print pass. It also supports logos, signatures, deposit slips, several check formats, multiple checking accounts, and laser or inkjet printers. The product fits individuals and businesses that already work in Quicken or QuickBooks and need desktop check printing rather than a recurring subscription service.

The published plans show two one-time purchase options. CHECKMAGIC for Quicken Version 5.1 costs $19.95 and supports Quicken, up to 10 checking accounts, and Windows desktop use. CHECKMAGIC Professional Version 5.5 costs $95.95 and adds QuickBooks support, up to 999 checking accounts, and network operation while retaining Windows desktop delivery. That makes the lower-priced edition suitable for Quicken users with simpler account needs, while the Professional edition is aimed at QuickBooks users, larger account setups, or networked environments.

Its strongest fit is a focused workflow: import or print from Quicken or QuickBooks, use blank check stock, and produce checks with MICR printing in one pass. Multiple-account support, deposit slips, signatures, logos, and printer compatibility extend that core function without changing its desktop orientation. The trade-off is platform and ecosystem scope. CHECKMAGIC does not support QuickBooks Online or Mac, and the Quicken edition does not support QuickBooks. Choose it if Windows compatibility and a one-time purchase match your accounting setup; choose another product if you need Mac, QuickBooks Online, or broader platform coverage.

Questions about CHECKMAGIC

What does CHECKMAGIC run on? Windows. It runs as a desktop app.

What does CHECKMAGIC integrate with? 2 integrations: Quicken and QuickBooks.

Who is CHECKMAGIC built for? Solo users and small businesses (our editorial estimate).

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CHECKMAGIC pricing

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CHECKMAGIC integrations

CHECKMAGIC lists 2 integrations on its own site.

• Quicken
• QuickBooks

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