--- description: Learn how Optimum Control can help your business. GetApp provides users in South Africa with the most detailed information on software tools, prices and features. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/getapp/og_logo-94fd2a03a6c7a0e54fc0c9e21a1c0ce9.png title: Optimum Control Reviews, Prices & Ratings | GetApp South Africa 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Food Costing Software](/directory/2735/food-costing/software) > [Optimum Control](/software/2047606/optimum-control) # Optimum Control Canonical: https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047606/optimum-control Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047606/optimum-control?page=2) > Optimum Control was developed to integrate your POS, accounting, and supplier history into a suite of easy-to-use restaurant management tools. It is designed for desktop and iOS. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 7 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 7 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: TracRite Software - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: CA$125,00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate - **Pricing Details**: The pricing listed is for OC Pro, our platform for single location restaurants. For multi-unit chains or multi-revenue centers, please contact us for more information. - **Target Audience**: 11–50 - **Deployment & Platforms**: Windows (Desktop), iPhone (Mobile), iPad (Mobile) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Canada ## Features - Billing & Invoicing - Built-in Accounting - Customizable Reports - Forecasting - Inventory Management - Inventory Optimization - Inventory Tracking - Kitchen/Menu Management - Multi-Location - Nutrition & Allergen Management - Online Ordering - Order Management - Point of Sale (POS) - Recipe Management - Reporting/Analytics - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (11 total) - Aloha - Auphan Dining - Bluestreak - Genius - MicroSale - Profitek POS - Silverware Avrio - SoftTouch - Squirrel POS - TouchBistro - Volanté POS ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - Knowledge Base - Phone Support ## Category - [Food Costing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2735/food-costing/software) ## Related Categories - [Food Costing Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/2735/food-costing/software) - [Inventory Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/324/inventory-management/software) - [Restaurant Management Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/196/restaurant-management/software) - [Inventory Control Software](https://www.getapp.za.com/directory/773/inventory-control/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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It hss more features and much better looking. > > It allowed me to manage my food and liquor costs in a scientific fashion. I caught price changes right away and it saved me a great deal of money. ----- ### "Chef gifts" — 4.0/5 > **Al** | *05 May 2022* | Food & Beverages | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: This program is very effective at keeping you on track with your costs, it minimize pilfering, it help you with your buying minimize waste, and reduce over buying so you can keep your money where it matters > > **Cons**: It is now price like a pizza,in order for you as a customer you always have to buy additional products fo you to get the most of this wonderful program > > I am and always will love this program I would hope it was use to building relationships instead of taken as much as you can ----- ### "We have been using it for 6 months it has provided great insight into our cost of goods." — 4.0/5 > **Steven** | *13 July 2018* | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use has good enterprise functionality . It has good reporting capabilities and easy to follow metrics. It can help inexperienced and experienced managers alike > > **Cons**: It is slow to start up and is not the most visually appealing software. The help desk is hard to get to on the first try but they do call back. When they call back they are very helpful > > Increased awareness and profitability ----- ### "Couldn't live without it\!" — 5.0/5 > **Dan** | *06 November 2017* | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Optimum Control is a centerpiece to my cost and revenue management strategy. The mapping of data to my POS system is very easy, and the analysis of my sales as well as order prediction are tools my management team rely on on a day to day basis. Every restaurant should be monitoring portion sizes, waste management, inventory shrinkage, and menu performance. This system delivers in spades\! In addition to those features, general profitability can be measured and managed if you use the system to its full potential. All of this greatness would be for naught if it were not for the FANTASTIC support received from the Optimum Control team. I have had tech support even stay after their posted support hours to help me track down and error that ended up being due to bad data entry on my part. > > **Cons**: There is a fair amount of setup required to get the most out of this system. Entering recipes is relatively time consuming at first, and tracking yield accurately requires a bit of trial and error. That being said, there is no way that I see the system could be improved, as your recipes are your own. This is largely a one time setup exercise, and once you have your items and products entered, you only have to manage changes or additions. > > Effective cost management. Easy sales management. ----- ### "I have been using Optimum Control for close to 15 years. It keeps my business in line." — 5.0/5 > **Michael** | *03 November 2017* | Hospitality | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: The service is outstanding. Jeff and his team are always available to answer any questions and even go as far as to log in and assist in helping me achieve my goal. Furthermore, they continue to update their software to make it even more robust. It is a user-friendly program. > > The benefits are the following: accurate reports, timely reports, excellent service, outstanding support and an owner, that is very active in his business. he has helped me out on many occasions. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047606/optimum-control?page=2) ## Links - [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.za.com/software/2047606/optimum-control) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | ----- ## Structured Data