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Plate IQ
Invoice automation for restaurants
As of 30 August 2026, Plate IQ's pricing is not published; the vendor quotes on request. Plate IQ automates invoice processing and accounts payable for restaurants and hospitality businesses. Softwr lists it under Restaurants. Plate IQ is made by Plate IQ Inc., launched in 2014, available on Web, iOS, Android.
Overview
What Plate IQ does
Plate IQ automates invoice processing and accounts payable for restaurants and hospitality businesses. Using AI and OCR technology, it captures invoice data, tracks prices, and integrates with accounting systems. Plate IQ helps restaurants save time and gain spend visibility.
What people use it for
- Automating invoice processing and accounts payable for restaurants
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Where it falls short
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- Plate IQ has been rebranded to Ottimate, per the vendor: "Plate IQ, now Ottimate, began the journey to becoming the best AP automation AI"
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Pricing
What Plate IQ costs
Taken from the vendor's own pricing page. Prices move, so check before you buy.
Pay per invoice
Free
- Invoice processing
- $0.99 per invoice
Unlimited
$399 /mo
- Unlimited invoices
- Full features
Capabilities
Features
Invoice capture
AP automation
Price tracking
Spend analytics
Vendor management
GL coding
QuickBooks
Integration with QuickBooks
Xero
Integration with Xero
NetSuite
Integration with NetSuite
Sage
Integration with Sage
Web support
Available on web
Ios support
Available on ios
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Questions people ask
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Is pricing published for Ottimate?
No. Ottimate uses a sales-led model and directs visitors to 'Book a Demo' to discuss pricing based on customer needs.
SourceBehind it
Who makes Plate IQ
- Company
- Plate IQ Inc.
- Based in
- New York, New York
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