Optimum Control 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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User Interface
Popular Alternatives
Pricing and Plans
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User Reviews

Overview

Optimum Control

4.6

(7)

Pricing

Starting at CA$125.00 per month

About Optimum Control

Optimum Control is a restaurant inventory management software solution for desktop and iOS that integrates with existing POS, accounting, and supplier history solutions.

Optimum Control offers more than 70 report types to choose from, allowing businesses to pinpoint cost-saving opportunities.

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Optimum Control User Interface

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Pricing

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Optimum Control Pricing and Plans

Starting price: CA$125.00 per month

Free Trial

Free Version

Basic

CA$125.00

flat rate, per month

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Optimum Control Features

Popular features found in Inventory Management
Alerts/Notifications
Barcode/Ticket Scanning
Forecasting
Inventory Control
Kitting
Multi-Channel Management
Order Management
Reporting/Analytics
Search/Filter
Shipping Management
Supplier Management
Warehouse Management
More features of Optimum Control
Billing & Invoicing
Built-in Accounting
Customizable Reports
Inventory Management
Inventory Optimization
Inventory Tracking
Kitchen/Menu Management
Multi-Location
Nutrition & Allergen Management
Online Ordering
Point of Sale (POS)
Recipe Management
Third-Party Integrations

Optimum Control User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Ratings Breakdown

57%

43%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.7

Value for money

4.6

Customer support

4.4

Functionality

4.4

Have you used Optimum Control and would like to share your experience with others?

Verified

Reviewer

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2017

I have used Optimum since 1999 and it has saved me tons of money

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Optimum accurately costs my recipes and tells me where my variances are. I have caught thieves, over portioning and major waste because of the reports from Optimum.

Cons:

It was getting a very outdated look but I recently upgraded to their new version. It hss more features and much better looking.

Vendor Response

Thank you for the review and for being a loyal customer for 18 years. We are so happy that Optimum Control has helped you save money and cut down on waste in your restaurant. Also we are happy to hear that you have upgraded to Version 5, it is night and day from Version 4 and we are sure that you are going to love using it.

Replied November 2017

Al S.

Verified reviewer

Food & Beverages

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2022

Chef gifts

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

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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

Reasons for choosing Optimum Control

Because it suited my needs and the function amazing and the price was right then. That has now change

Vendor Response

Hi Al, Thank you for your valuable feedback. We're always looking for ways to improve. We like to think of ourselves as partners in your success. Since reintroducing Optimum Control as a SaaS product, we've streamlined our pricing structure to include the majority of the features our customers need to be successful with the product. We would welcome the opportunity to further discuss your concerns.

Replied May 2022

Steven G.

Used daily for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed July 2018

We have been using it for 6 months it has provided great insight into our cost of goods.

Increased awareness and profitability

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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

Vendor Response

Thank you for your review Steven, we are very happy that you are getting a better look at your Cost of Goods. Our Support team is always happy to help if you have any questions about the software, sometimes we experience higher than normal call volumes but as long as you leave a message with our Help Desk our support team will return your call the same business day and usually within the hour.

Replied July 2018

Dan D.

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2017

Couldn't live without it!

Effective cost management. Easy sales management.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Vendor Response

Thanks for the review Dan, and thank you for being a loyal customer for the past 13+ years! We are positive you are going to LOVE Version 5.0!

Replied November 2017

Michael M.

Verified reviewer

Hospitality

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2017

I have been using Optimum Control for close to 15 years. It keeps my business in line.

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.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

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.

Vendor Response

Thanks for your continued loyal support Mike!

Replied November 2017

Jimmy V.

Hospitality

51-200 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2017

Great inventory program. It is second to non. Great support staff. Actually the best support!

reduce my food cost, help me pricing the menu.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Easy to use, in depth analysis reports, saves money. I can place an order in less than 15 min. If I made a mistake in inventory, I can go back and make changes, some inventories will not allow make changes.

Cons:

I have nothing negative to say about optimum control. They are getting better and better! I hope they doing what they are doing. Wish them the best.

Fabian N.

Verified reviewer

Entertainment

Self-Employed

Used daily for free trial

Review source

Reviewed May 2022

Eine Plattform, so viele Funktionen

Ich habe mehrere Software getestet und bin mit Optimum Control sehr zufrieden.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Optimum Control erfasst alle Informationen und die Benutzerfreundlichkeit ist wirklich gut. Es fühlt sich sehr persönlich an. Änderungen können einfach implementiert werden. Der Benutzer benötigt nur minimale Erfahrung, um sich vertraut zu machen.

Cons:

Die Software startet nicht so schnell und hängt gelegentlich. Kann aber auch am Standort oder der Internetverbindung liegen.

Vendor Response

Hi Fabian, Thank you for your review! We strive to make each user's experience the same as yours, and look forward to helping you achieve continued success.

Replied May 2022

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