OnlineCheckWriter alternative
Just checks. Set up in minutes.
Some platforms try to be your whole payments stack. SimpleChex focuses on writing, printing and emailing checks — so there's less to set up, less to learn and less to pay for.
Why people switch to SimpleChex
Quick setup
Add a bank account and a payee and you're printing. No onboarding calls, no long forms.
Easy to use
One screen to write a check. Built for owners and bookkeepers who don't want another complicated tool.
Clear, low pricing
Free for one business and 10 checks a month. $5/month unlimited. $19/month for up to 10 businesses with a team.
The essentials, done right
Real E-13B MICR on plain paper, emailed checks with a verification page, signatures, history, void and reprint, audit log.
What SimpleChex does — and doesn't
| Feature | SimpleChex |
|---|
| Print checks on plain paper with MICR | Yes |
| Email checks with verification | Yes |
| Multiple businesses, scoped team access | Yes (Firm) |
| QuickBooks payroll PDF → MICR-stamped paychecks | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes, no expiry |
| Physical check mailing | Not yet |
| ACH / card payments | No |
OnlineCheckWriter offers a broader set of payment services; see their site for current features and pricing.
Frequently asked
Is SimpleChex a full replacement?
If you use your current tool to print or email checks, yes. If you rely on mailing, ACH or card payments, SimpleChex doesn't offer those.
How long does it take to get started?
Most people print their first check within a few minutes of signing up.
Can I try it before paying?
Yes. The Free plan is free forever for one business and 10 checks a month.
Simple on purpose.
Free for one business. No credit card to start.