OnlineCheckWriter.com vs PrintBoss

OnlineCheckWriter.com is a cloud-based platform for check writing and business payments. It supports printing checks at home or in an office with any printer, as well as mailing checks, eChecks, ACH, wire transfers, invoices, and payment links. Its check-mailing service is listed at $1.25 through USPS or FedEx, including postage and paper charges. The service also supports MICR printing, blank checks, direct accounting imports, and customizable layouts. Businesses can generate payroll checks and send them by email or SMS. Role-based access and approval workflows are available for accountants or clients, and listed integrations include QuickBooks, Xero, Zapier, Zoho Books, Zoho Payroll, and Bill.com. Developer options include an API and white-label solution. It lists web, Android, iOS, and API availability. The cloud platform plan is $5 a month, and a 15-day trial and free plan are listed. The company says it is a financial technology company, not a bank; banking and money movement are provided through partner institutions and licensed providers.

PrintBoss automates check writing and check printing for QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, and other accounting software. PrintBoss Online uses the QuickBooks Online API and updates QuickBooks Online with a printed-check status. It supports top, middle, or bottom check formats and company-logo customization. Other document capabilities include electronic signatures, positive-pay files, ACH payments, email, fax, and PDF archiving. Security controls include encrypted signature files, password-protected bank accounts, employee permissions, and positive-pay functionality. The mobile-ready Online interface lets users generate checks on a device and print when connected to a printer. Plans are priced per QuickBooks company per month: Personal costs $10 a month for one user, Small Business $14 a month for two to four users, Corporation $18 a month for five to nine users, and Enterprise $22 a month for ten or more users. PrintBoss Enterprise is also listed at $795, paid once and includes 500 checks. PrintBoss Online does not support QuickBooks Online Payroll.