CHECKPRINT

CHECKPRINT is a browser-based service for creating and printing personal or business checks, with customizable layouts, PDF output, and email delivery. It suits individuals, business owners, and bookkeepers who want to print checks without installing software. Its free plan makes it easy to start, but watermark-free PDFs and longer storage require a paid option.

Overview

CHECKPRINT supports printing on check stock or blank white paper with a regular printer. You can choose top, middle, or bottom check layouts, and save generated checks as PDFs, print them, or email them. The MICR line uses the routing and account numbers you enter in MICR font; the maker says the checks comply with standards for more than 8,000 US banks.

The browser-based approach works across computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones, with no software download required. That flexibility is useful for occasional check creation or access from different devices, though the free plan’s watermark and 30-day storage window constrain ongoing use.

Key features

Check creation and printing

Customizable top, middle, and bottom templates give users some control over check placement, while support for both check stock and blank paper broadens printer options. PDFs can be printed or emailed, making the service useful when checks need to be prepared and shared digitally. The maker’s bank-compatibility claim covers more than 8,000 US banks, but the routing and account details still need to be entered correctly.

Account security and support

The FAQ says passwords are stored as salted hashes and recommends SMS two-factor authentication for sign-ins from unrecognized devices. The privacy policy says personal information is protected during transmission to other websites using encryption such as SSL. An FAQ and contact form are provided for questions.

Pricing

The free plan costs nothing and includes one bank account, unlimited checks, PDFs with a watermark, and storage for 30 days from creation. It is a practical way to try the workflow or handle short-lived needs, but the watermark makes its PDFs less suitable when a clean printable check is required.

For occasional watermark-free checks, the one-time credit packs charge by check credit: Starter credits cost $4.99, paid once for 2 credits, Save credits cost $9.99, paid once for 10 credits, and Scale credits cost $24.99, paid once for 30 credits. Each includes unlimited previews with a void watermark, and one credit removes the watermark. These packs avoid a monthly subscription, but they do not provide the bank-account capacity or subscription-duration storage of the monthly plans.

Start (monthly) costs $10 a month and includes two bank accounts, unlimited checks, PDFs without a watermark, and storage for the subscription duration. Professional (monthly) costs $15 a month and raises the allowance to ten bank accounts, with the same unlimited checks, clean PDFs, and subscription-duration storage. Start suits users managing a small number of accounts; Professional is the better fit for bookkeepers or businesses that need more.

Annual billing lowers the effective cost for users willing to commit: Start (yearly) costs $50 a year, with a stated $70 saving, and Professional (yearly) costs $75 a year, with a stated $105 saving. Both retain their monthly-plan features, including unlimited checks and storage for the subscription duration. The trade-off is paying for a year upfront rather than keeping the monthly option.

Platforms

CHECKPRINT is delivered on the web and supports Android and iOS access. It works on computers, laptops, tablets, and smartphones without a software download, which favors users who want device flexibility over a desktop-only installation.

Who it's for

CHECKPRINT is a good fit for individuals who print checks occasionally, small businesses that want flexible paper and layout options, and bookkeepers managing multiple bank accounts. The free plan is most compelling for testing or temporary use; paid credits suit sporadic watermark-free output, while subscriptions make more sense for repeat printing and longer check retention.

It is less compelling for anyone who needs clean PDFs at no cost or must retain checks beyond 30 days without a paid plan. The free tier’s one-account limit also makes it a poor match for users managing several accounts.

Pros and cons

• Pros: Prints on check stock or blank white paper with a regular printer, so users are not tied to one paper type.
• Pros: Customizable top, middle, and bottom templates, plus PDF and email output, support different check workflows.
• Pros: Unlimited checks on the free and subscription plans make the main constraint account count, watermarking, or retention rather than check volume.
• Cons: Free PDFs carry a watermark and checks are stored for only 30 days, limiting the no-cost plan for regular use or record retention.
• Cons: Credit packs are pay-per-check; users who print frequently may find the monthly or yearly plans a more suitable structure.

Alternatives

Compare check printing software if you want to weigh CHECKPRINT against a broader set of options.

• Zil Money is worth considering if you want an alternative with Android, iOS, web, and API platforms; its free plan has limited monthly transactions.
• ChequePro may suit Windows users who prefer desktop software, with a free tier for one device, up to three bank accounts, and one company.
• SimpleChex is another web option; its free plan is limited to one business, one user, and 10 checks per month.
• VersaCheck is a paid option with Android, iOS, Mac, web, and Windows support.
• CheckWriter is a paid alternative available on Android, iOS, Mac, web, and Windows.
• CheckPrintPro is a paid option with a free trial and hosted plan for unlimited profiles and check printing.
• Checkrun is a paid alternative with a free trial and mobile, web, and Android support.
• PrintBoss offers paid plans for web and Windows, with a free trial.

Verdict

Choose CHECKPRINT if you want a browser-based way to create, customize, and print checks across devices, especially if its credit packs or account-based subscriptions match how often you print. Its combination of blank-paper and check-stock printing, clean PDFs on paid plans, and subscription-duration storage is useful for regular personal or business workflows. Look elsewhere if watermark-free checks at no cost or longer retention without a subscription are essential.