Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) vs Provi
Ottimate, formerly Plate IQ, is accounts payable automation software. Provi is a US online marketplace for wholesale beer, wine and spirits. Both are listed under Purchasing & Procurement. They differ in audience, platforms and integrations.
Key differences
audience
Audience differs between the profiles. Listed by one product alone: Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ): Restaurant groups with many locations and supplier invoices; Provi: Bars and restaurants that buy alcohol from several distributors.
platforms
Listed platforms: Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ): Web, iOS, Android; Provi: Web.
integrations
The integration lists differ. Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) names 10 integrations and Provi names 2 integrations. No partner appears in every list.
company background
By founding year, Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) (2014) and Provi (2016).
Side by side
| Field | Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) | Provi |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Ottimate, formerly Plate IQ, is accounts payable automation software. | Provi is a US online marketplace for wholesale beer, wine and spirits. |
| Best for | Restaurant groups with many locations and supplier invoices; Accounting firms and bookkeepers; Finance teams needing invoice approvals and vendor payments in one place | Bars and restaurants that buy alcohol from several distributors; Multi-unit restaurant chains; Distributors and their sales reps |
| Pricing model | Quote only | Quote only |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | Not published | Not published |
| Free trial | Not published | Not published |
| Contract | Not published | Not published |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
| Countries | Not published | United States |
| Languages | Not published | Not published |
| Number of integrations | 10 | 2 |
| Certifications | Not published | SOC 2 Type 2 |
| Security practices | SOC badge from A-LIGN shown on site (report type not stated) | Not published |
| Founded | 2014 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Not published | Chicago, United States |
| Owner | Not published | Not published |
| Last reviewed | 29 September 2026 | 29 September 2026 |
Integrations
No partner appears in every list.
Named only by Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ)
- Acumatica
- Aptech
- Blackbaud ERP
- Buz Club Software
- Fourth
- Jonas Club Software
- M3 ERP
- NetSuite
- QuickBooks
- Thomson Reuters
Named only by Provi
- CedarCreek Systems
- Republic National Distributing Company (RNDC)
Which to choose
Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ)
Choose Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ) if you are in one of these groups: Restaurant groups with many locations and supplier invoices; Accounting firms and bookkeepers; Finance teams needing invoice approvals and vendor payments in one place.
Provi
Choose Provi if you are in one of these groups: Bars and restaurants that buy alcohol from several distributors; Multi-unit restaurant chains; Distributors and their sales reps.
Less suited to: Businesses outside the US, or any that need food and supply ordering. Provi covers beverage alcohol sold through the three-tier system in the US.
What we could not confirm
Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ)
- Any price or plan
- Contract term
- Headquarters, employee count, funding
- Security certification details
- Countries and interface languages
- Which integrations apply to which plan
Provi
- Price of Enterprise Plus or any paid plan; whether buyer access is free in general
- Contract term and renewal
- Native mobile apps (only a web product is described)
- Named POS, inventory or accounting integrations
- Funding rounds and investors (a 2022 press release cites $125 million total funding, not itemised)
- Founders
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Sources
Facts on this page come from the pages below. Prices and features change, so confirm with each vendor before you buy.
Ottimate (formerly Plate IQ), reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://ottimate.com/
- Invoice automation featureshttps://ottimate.com/features/
- VendorPayhttps://ottimate.com/feature/vendorpay/
- Mobile apphttps://ottimate.com/feature/mobile-app/
- Integration logoshttps://ottimate.com/integrations/
- Restaurant pagehttps://ottimate.com/industry/restaurants/
- Founded 2014 as Plate IQhttps://ottimate.com/about/
- Customer storieshttps://ottimate.com/customers/
- Supporthttps://ottimate.com/support/
- Bookkeeper casehttps://ottimate.com/reviews/
Provi, reviewed 29 September 2026
- Homepagehttps://www.provi.com
- Company, founding year, marketplace statshttps://www.provi.com/about-us
- Buyer featureshttps://www.provi.com/buyers
- Distributor toolshttps://www.provi.com/distributors
- Rep featureshttps://www.provi.com/reps
- Brand advertisinghttps://www.provi.com/brands
- Chat and free accounthttps://www.provi.com/product/chat
- Team sizehttps://www.provi.com/careers
- Enterprise Plus tierhttps://www.provi.com/company-news/provi-expands-enterprise-beverage-management-platform-with-launch-of-enterprise-plus
- SOC 2 Type IIhttps://www.provi.com/company-news/elevates-tech-soc2
- CedarCreek integrationhttps://www.provi.com/company-news/cedarcreeksystemspartnership
- RNDC integrationhttps://www.provi.com/company-news/rndc-and-provi-finalize-settlement-enter-national-agreement-to-enhance-retailer-connectivity
- SevenFifty combination, 2022https://www.provi.com/company-news/provi-sevenfifty-join-forces-to-create-expanded-b2b-marketplace