# Operative IQ Software Pricing, Alternatives & More 2026 | Capterra > With the help of Capterra, learn about Operative IQ Software - reviews, pricing plans, popular comparisons to other Inventory Management products and more. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/252311/Operative-IQ/alternatives --- # Operative IQ Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on March 13, 2026 Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Description](#description)[Use cases](#use-cases)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) Operative IQ ## What is Operative IQ? At Operative IQ, we are passionate about helping agencies remain service ready. Since 2007, we've worked with hundreds of organizations to repair their processes and manage their medical supply inventory, assets, fleet, and narcotics. We've seen agencies save hundreds of thousands of dollars in supply costs, maintenance costs, and vehicle downtime. We are committed to creating solutions that are designed specifically for first response agencies. ## What is Operative IQ used for? [EMS](https://www.capterra.com/ems-software/)[Fire Department](https://www.capterra.com/fire-department-software/)[Inventory Management](https://www.capterra.com/inventory-management-software/) Overall rating Based on 17 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive \- Neutral \- Negative \- Starting price $185 Per User, Per Month Free trial not available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... 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[4.4 (327)](https://www.capterra.com/p/157262/QuickBase/reviews/) Starting Price $185 Per User, Per Month Starting Price $35 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.2 (17) Ease Of Use 4.1 (0) Value For Money 4.6 (16) Value For Money 4.1 (0) Customer Service 4.6 (17) Customer Service 4.3 (0) ## Operative IQ alternatives Highest Rated [4.8 (1,125)](https://www.capterra.com/p/138689/Booqable/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (683)](https://www.capterra.com/p/132997/Freshservice/reviews/) Starting price $29.00 Per User, Per Month [4.5 (762)](https://www.capterra.com/p/227102/JIRA-Service-Management/reviews/) Starting price $20.00 Per User, Per Month [4.7 (420)](https://www.capterra.com/p/130563/FMX/reviews/) Starting price Contact vendor for pricing ## Features Features with the highest number of reviews are displayed first. Those that have no reviews appear next, sorted alphabetically. Equipment Tracking 5.0 (1) 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the location of specific equipment at all times Asset Tracking Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle Barcode Recognition The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging Barcode/Ticket Scanning Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Communication Management Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Complaint Monitoring Obtain, monitor, and review customer feedback/complaints relating to products and services to improve customer satisfaction Operative IQ 30 features Monitor the usage of assets, such as equipment, tools, software, etc., throughout their lifecycle The ability to identify a barcode on or within an image or packaging Scan barcodes to ensure accurate pricing and label tracking Manage and track all internal and external communication conducted via calls, email, text, or chat Obtain, monitor, and review customer feedback/complaints relating to products and services to improve customer satisfaction Track and manage adherence to policies for any service, product, process, or supplier Import and export data to and from software applications Digitally sign online documents Track the location of specific equipment at all times Management of commercial motor vehicles for work-related purposes For fire departments, volunteer fire departments, public safety agencies, emergency medical service (EMS) teams, and other agencies. Monitor fuel consumption and optimize fuel usage Cross-checking financial records with physical inventory counts and records Monitor product stock levels Track and manage inventory levels to maintain proper supply Maintain and control the stock level of inventory Track and monitor inventory items, such as raw materials, unfinished goods, and ready-to-sell items Group and package individual but related items as one package set Access software remotely via mobile devices Observe and track the demand, usage, progress or quality of a system, product, or user Manage and support multiple locations Ability to link barcodes or serial numbers with specific items for identification Create, send, and track purchase orders and their statuses Receive data and information in real time Notifications that are delivered to users as soon as an event occurs Purchase and replenish product stock based on inventory levels and needs View and track pertinent metrics to find patterns and gain insights from data Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria Manage all supplier data and operations Repair of any type of motor vehicle Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Features 4.3 (17) 4.3 Based on 17 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.6 (16) Basic $185.00 Per User,Per Month Value for money 4.6 (16) 4.6 Based on 16 reviews Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (17) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.6 (17) 4.6 Based on 17 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 17 reviews Filter by rating 5(10) 4(7) 3(0) 2(0) 1(0) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent KG Kerry G. IT Director Government Administration ### "A Sweet Suite of Operations Management Software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 21, 2021 The company has been great to work with. They have excellent support, invest in software development, and have a stable platform that is straightforward to implement. Pros Operative IQ has several useful modules that we use in our everyday operations and has helped mature our fire agency. The narcotics tracking module is straightforward and helped us go from paper to electronic narc tracking. We use the purchasing and inventory modules extensively for tracking EMS supplies, which has vastly streamlined our operation and cut down on expired supply inventory. We also use the inventory and asset management modules to inventory our vehicles and station supplies. The ticketing platform is straightforward and works well for tracking work orders for various departments, such as facilities and IT. Cons The checksheet application used by crews to verify inventories can be somewhat cumbersome to set up for vehicle inventories. However, I've seen the redesign of this area that Operative IQ is releasing in 2022, so Operative IQ's ongoing software development is a plus. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. NB Nick B. District Commander Medical Practice ### "Experience with setup, deployment and continued use" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 7/10 December 17, 2021 This system makes it much easier to keep track of all aspects of our narcotics from delivery administration, expiration dates and audits. If some of the processes could be a little more streamlined or customizable like some of the other systems this would be perfect. Pros The ability to track all aspects of our narcotics is very beneficial to our department due to the high volume we manage. The system makes the process of tracking anything very easy. Cons Some of the processes are "clunky" or redundant. Not being able to set up or customize some of the features makes it difficult since all departments track narcotics in different ways. This makes it difficult for departments to teach existing staff that were used to and have used the current system for a long period of time. Not being able to set up more than 1 email address for when an incident report has been done makes things difficult for supervisors to track there employees. It is also difficult that an administrator is not able to recall/delete something that has been submitted in error. For narcotics this can be very beneficial for tracking. Alternatives considered [EMS Digital Narcotics Tracker](https://www.capterra.com/p/171693/EMS-Digital-Narcotics-Tracker/) [Emergency Logs](https://www.capterra.com/p/182085/Emergency-Logs/) [PSTrax](https://www.capterra.com/p/210778/PSTrax/) Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. RB Ryan B. Operations Specialist Hospital & Health Care ### "Operative IQ in Smaller Size EMS Agency" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 3.0 3.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 5/10 December 10, 2021 We do not use the full capacity of inventory management due to our scale and scope of necessities, so it is kind of a clunky system for performing daily checks and tracking fleet status with simple reporting. I see the utility in the ordering, requesting, and total management perspectives and realize this system would work well for a full inventory management system. So the issue is with my organizational internal processes and workflows more than OPIQ, but at the base level it is a little clunky to operate. When will Frontline be avaialbe? That will streamline most of our issues and personnel adoptions woes. Thanks. Pros It creates a unified platform for fleet and inventory management with ability to create questionnaires on specific periodicities to meet PM and inspection requirements. Cons Checksheet utility is not APP based and frustrating to use from a mobile device. Expiration Date input is finicky at best for items when selecting them from calendar vs hand typing all dates. No "mouse scroll" possibilities from touchpad computer devices. Inconsistent reporting parameters from actual Checksheet to report module that does not seem to be a report design issue as the items are sporadic. Issues with offline use of Checksheet and then sending data packets over once wireless connectivity is restored creating "missed checks" in status reports. Reasons for choosing Operative IQ I adopted this product from my predecessors decisions and am not fully aware or all other options explored, but I do know there was an appeal from all the awards and high praise from conferences and other pitches about 3-5 years back. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. DD Dominique D. Inventory & Supply Manager Hospital & Health Care ### "End User/Administrator Review" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 4.0 4.0 Likelihood to Recommend 8/10 December 9, 2021 Pros The ability to see the activities of the units via the activity log tab on the check sheet. Cons The reports can be difficult to create, especially if you do not use the reporting option often. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SC Shaun C. Operations Manager Hospital & Health Care ### "Excellent narcotic and inventory management software" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2021 Pros Operative IQ has a thorough and effective tracking mechanism for managing narcotics from original receipt to end user use and destruction. It provides a clear bread crumb trail for each transaction that every vial goes through. Cons While the asset and inventory tracking is a valuable part of the software, the RFID component is just beginning to develop. I look forward to seeing this component of the software and the hardware that supports it mature over the next couple of years. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. JL Jorge L. Division Chief Public Safety ### "Operative IQ, the magical partner. " 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 3.0 3.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 December 8, 2021 Operative IQ is a great system for any chief officer, it organized all of our different responsibility and sub department (fleet, EMS, Fire equipment) it also helps to evaluated producibility on restocking and/ or PO . As an user, it gives you a one stop shop for multiple request, ordering and service request to the logistics department on any organization. Pros Operative IQ is a system that could be used for many different applications and to help many needs of any fire rescue department for tracking equipment, vehicles and narcotics to mention a few. Lastly is has become the to go for all fire rescue purchased orders and restoking inventory. Cons The system could be more user friendly, its hard to understand why the set up of different applications has to be done in different menu. (operation and administration menu) Also I would like to see different level of PO approval base on rank structure and not money totals. Reasons for choosing Operative IQ n/a Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. GH Gregory H. Logistics Supervisor Hospital & Health Care ### "Review - PVH EMS" 4.0 Overall Rating 4.0 4.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 2.0 2.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2021 Been good have been using it since it was AmbuTrak Pros I like the ease of functionality and ability to roll out the process quickly. Change a whole series of items with one click. Cons Would enjoy so more tech items to match hospital inventory systems. Have to build a lot of work around currently to ensure the system works. Supply requests, Purchase Orders, Checksheet Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. SB Savannah B. asst, supply manager Medical Practice ### "City Ambulance Service" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2021 Pros Product is easy to use, easy to implement as far as i know. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. KW Kyle W. Logistics Captain Public Safety ### "Does it all!" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 4.0 4.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2021 Repairs would often go without being repaired due to communication breakdown. Now with Service Desk when something is written up for repair the entire department can see that it has been written up as well as track the progress of the repair. This prevents problems from falling through the cracks and becoming worse later. Pros Complete inventory control, from integrated suppliers, ordering from PO, backorder tracking, and all the other features that make a just in time inventory possible. Saves a great deal of money in dead stock and expirations. Also the fleet maintenance module makes keeping track of preventative maintenance and repair costs a breeze. Cons The app is not as user friendly as the web version; however, I have seen some of the things the upcoming version will have, and I am excited because it is going to alleviate those few issues. Reasons for choosing Operative IQ This software was designed with what we do in mind. In order to get all this anywhere else I would have to purchase several different brands of software that may or may not integrate with one another. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. MN Matt N. MIS Coordinator/Firefighter Paramedic Public Safety ### "Operative IQ Review" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 4.0 4.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 December 8, 2021 Our fire service covers over 600 square miles and responds to over 60,000 calls. Our call volume and utilizing Operative IQ for our truck and equipment daily, weekly, and monthly checks, along with documentation of controlled substances has been a very positive experience. We are looking forward to getting the inventory module implementation completed and integrated with our current financial software. Pros We began using Operative IQ to transition from paper controlled substance tracking to electronic. Their system was very user friendly, covered all of our needs and more, and was extremely inexpensive - great "bang for the buck". When implementing the inventory module, questionnaires, and creating reports, their technical support staff (along with my sales rep) were outstanding and very eager to help. Turnaround was very fast and generally spot on with any technical question you can throw at them. The Asset and Fleet management has made tracking our preventative maintenance (and any other maintenance) a much easier process with a "one stop shop" approach to all of our assets. We are also in the process of completing our automated asset maintenance recording of our bunker gear cleaning (firefighter cancer prevention). They also have the ability to work with other vendors to provide either an API interface or a custom integration if you have an existing system you will still be utilizing. Cons The two major cons to this product - inventory value and documentation. The inventory value piece will not be a replacement for any organization that is tracking FIFO or LIFO. It should work great for weighted average cost (WAC). For documentation, the self implementer would have a much easier time of some type if a manual was available to help explain how some of the areas functioned and setting up devices. Reasons for choosing Operative IQ We are not switching from an alternative product, we will be using in conjunction with our financial software. Operative IQ will allow us better tracking (mainly for expiration dates of products that our financial software is not capable of doing) and ordering. We are also implementing RFID technology and looking forward to the future of utilizing "vending machines" technology that Operative IQ already has developed. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. 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