Up to five single checks per day on supported preprinted stock. No login.
CHECK-PRINTING SOFTWARE COMPARISON
QuickBooks vs FreshBooks vs Xero vs VersaCheck—for businesses that just need to print checks.
If you need full bookkeeping, buy accounting software. If you only need to put a payee, amount, date, memo, and signature onto check stock, compare the cost and setup before paying for a larger system.THE SHORT ANSWER
Do not buy an accounting system only for its Print button.
QuickBooks Online and Xero make sense when the check belongs inside books you already maintain there. FreshBooks is primarily an invoicing and accounting product, not a native outgoing-check printer. VersaCheck is dedicated installed software. Print Checks Now is the focused browser option when check printing is the job.
REGULAR PRICE SNAPSHOT
Compare the price after the promotion ends.
US prices checked July 18, 2026. Temporary introductory offers, taxes, payment fees, payroll, extra users, add-ons, check stock, ink, and toner are excluded.Simple Start regular advertised price: about $456 per year.
Lite regular advertised price: about $276 per year.
Early regular advertised price: about $300 per year.
Edition, platform, check paper, ink, toner, and bundle choices affect the purchase.
Need more than occasional checks? Print Checks Now Batch is listed at $15/month for multi-check table entry, CSV upload, and up to 500 checks per month. Account access is manually activated while online billing is being connected.
SIDE-BY-SIDE
The feature comparison depends on the job.
“Not listed” means the vendor's official public pricing or help material reviewed for this page did not present that capability. It does not claim the capability can never be added through another product or integration.| Category | Print Checks Now | QuickBooks Online | FreshBooks | Xero | VersaCheck |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary job | Print checks | Full accounting | Invoicing and accounting | Full accounting | Dedicated check and finance software |
| Regular starting price | $0 | $38/month | $23/month | $25/month | Edition and bundle pricing varies |
| Outgoing check printing | Yes | Yes | Not presented as a native workflow | Yes, for US and Canadian organizations | Yes |
| Full accounting setup required | No | Yes | Yes for its accounting workflow | Yes | No, but account and checkbook setup is required |
| Preprinted voucher stock | Yes | Yes | Not listed | Check style dependent | Yes, edition dependent |
| Three checks per page | Yes | Yes, called Standard | Not listed | Check style dependent | Edition dependent |
| Blank check stock | Business plan | Not directly supported without a third party | Not listed | Workflow dependent | Supported by applicable editions and supplies |
| Several checks at once | Batch plan table or CSV | Print queue supports several checks | Not an outgoing-check workflow | Saved check transactions can be printed | Edition dependent |
| Where it runs | Modern browser | Cloud accounting app | Cloud accounting app | Cloud accounting app | Installed software |
WHO EACH PRODUCT FITS
Choose the smallest system that completes the real workflow.
Best when you only need to print checks.
Use supported preprinted stock in a browser without creating a full accounting file. The Free plan handles occasional single checks; Batch adds table and CSV entry.
See how printing works →Best when QuickBooks already holds the books.
QuickBooks records checks in the accounting system, queues one or several checks, and prints on preprinted Voucher or Standard stock.
Best when invoicing clients is the main job.
FreshBooks emphasizes invoices, online payment collection, expenses, time tracking, and accounting reports. Its official materials do not position it as an outgoing-check printer.
Best when the payment belongs in Xero.
Xero's US and Canadian Pay by Check workflow starts from a bank-account transaction and keeps the check inside the accounting and reconciliation process.
Best when you want installed check software.
VersaCheck uses registered software editions and checkbook setup, with capabilities that vary by edition and the supplies selected.
THE OCCASIONAL-CHECK TEST
If you write four checks this month, what are you paying for?
Accounting subscription
You may also be buying invoicing, reconciliation, reporting, receipt capture, tax tools, dashboards, and other bookkeeping features.
Focused check printing
You enter the check, align the paper, print it, and keep the check contents in the browser. Start at $0 when supported preprinted stock is enough.
COMMON QUESTIONS
Separate check printing from bookkeeping.
Can I print on QuickBooks-compatible check stock without subscribing to QuickBooks Online?
Yes, when the physical stock matches a supported voucher or three-check-per-page layout. Print Checks Now does not connect to or sync with QuickBooks; it prints the payment fields directly from the browser.
Does FreshBooks print outgoing business checks?
The FreshBooks pricing and help material reviewed for this comparison focuses on invoicing, online payments, accounting, and recording checks received as manual payments. It does not present a native outgoing-check printing workflow comparable to QuickBooks Online, Xero, VersaCheck, or Print Checks Now.
Can Xero print checks?
Yes. Xero documents a Pay by Check workflow for US and Canadian organizations. It is part of Xero's broader accounting and bank-transaction workflow.
Is Print Checks Now a replacement for accounting software?
No. It is a focused check-printing tool. Use accounting software when you need a ledger, reconciliation, invoicing, tax reports, or financial statements.
Why does this comparison use regular prices instead of introductory offers?
Introductory discounts change frequently and expire. Regular advertised prices make the recurring cost easier to compare. Always confirm the vendor's current checkout price before buying.
OFFICIAL SOURCES
Verify the current price before subscribing.
Vendor prices and features can change. These official pages were reviewed July 18, 2026.- QuickBooks Online pricing · QuickBooks check-printing instructions
- FreshBooks pricing · FreshBooks manual-payment documentation
- Xero US pricing · Xero Pay by Check instructions
- VersaCheck official documentation · VersaCheck edition comparison
- Print Checks Now pricing and availability
QuickBooks is a trademark of Intuit Inc. FreshBooks, Xero, and VersaCheck are trademarks of their respective owners. Print Checks Now is not affiliated with or endorsed by Intuit, FreshBooks, Xero, or VersaCheck. This comparison is informational and uses public vendor material.
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