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Key Takeaways

Generated from the text of customer reviews

REALTRAC is a job shop ERP that manages quoting, scheduling, and job costing for machine and fabrication shops. While it lacks built-in accounting and integrations, many users praise the Rightboard visual scheduling tool for eliminating whiteboard chaos. Recently, REALTRAC added a Sensitive Job setting that blocks file access for defense and government contracts requiring CUI protection.

Our Verdict

Realtrac works best for small-to-midsize, custom ‘make-to-order' manufacturing businesses and precision job shops. Pricing is module-based, so businesses only pay for the specific features and users they need rather than a flat enterprise fee. We recommend REALTRAC for shops that need real-time cost tracking and visual scheduling without switching their existing accounting system.

REALTRAC Specifications

  • Production Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Quality Control
  • Work Order Management

REALTRAC Features

Shop Management

This one is the core manufacturing job module. It includes the site-listed functions production jobs, quoting, job order, routing, job costing, and shipping and invoicing. It helps a shop take a customer request, build an estimate, convert it into a production job, define each manufacturing operation, track costs, and complete shipment and invoicing. Because of that, estimators and sales teams can generate faster, and accurate quotes. Meanwhile owners and project managers can immediately check live profit margins on any active job.

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Data Collection

Data Collection is the area used to capture what is happening on the shop floor. REALTRAC lists employee piece count panel and shop floor control within this solution group. Shop-floor employees can record time, work sessions, job progress, and production quantities against the relevant job and operation. This matters because a manufacturing job can appear profitable in an estimate but become unprofitable if labor takes longer than planned; parts are rejected, or work is waiting at a machine. Without actual shop-floor data, a manager only knows what was planned, not what is truly happening.

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Scheduling

REALTRAC lists Rightboard, loading, open job status, and complex job and assemblies under this area. This all helps the shop decide what work should be done, when it should be done, and on which machine or work center. Through this, a scheduler can see a bottleneck, move urgent work forward, or avoid assigning too much work to one machine. Operators gain a clearer view of their next priority, and managers can better assess whether customer delivery dates remain realistic.

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Purchasing And Inventory

This operational module ensures that the materials needed to build custom orders are available when production begins. This area exists because owners and managers need more than order and machine information. They also need a view of quality requirements, employee attendance, operational performance, task completion, launch readiness, and compliance-related activity. For example, a manufacturer preparing to ship a complex part may need to ensure that setup tasks, inspection tasks, production tasks, and shipping tasks are completed in the correct order.

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Accounting Integration And Tax Reporting

This is an interoperability framework built to connect manufacturing data to financial ledger ecosystems. It automatically syncs finalized customer invoices and vendor POs straight into platforms like QuickBooks or Sage 50. This eliminates double data entry entirely. It benefits bookkeepers and CFOs who want to ensure their accounts receivable, accounts payable, and general ledgers match shop floor realities without rekeying receipts.

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Pros And Cons of REALTRAC

Pros

  • Multiple search fields make it easier to find jobs, estimates, and parts

  • Detailed labor cost breakdowns help track expenses and job profitability

  • Multi-level BOM tracking provides better inventory visibility across jobs

Cons

  • Operators cannot split their time across multiple concurrent jobs

  • The dated interface can make navigation and daily use less intuitive

REALTRAC Reviews

Total 64 reviews

4

All reviews are from verified customers

Rating Distribution

5

Stars

34%

4

Stars

44%

3

Stars

16%

2

Stars

5%

1

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2%

Share your experience

P

Patti

Wholesale, 1-10 employees

More than a year

4.0
December 2020

“Realtrac”

Pros

I am very happy with the feature that allows me to attach drawings to Part Numbers when creating a new order. It saves me so much time as the drawings are automatically pulled up every time I process an order, eliminating the need to search through files.

Cons

I wish there was a more convenient way to input a material list.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

8

Value for money

8

Customer Support

9

Functionality

8

A

Abbey

Building Materials, 1-10 employees

Less than 6 months

4.0
November 2020

“Realtrac”

Pros

Their customer service is outstanding, always willing to educate me about their system.

Cons

I find the software to be less than user-friendly. It is challenging to use, and there are too many ways to perform the same task.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

7

Value for money

8

Customer Support

10

Functionality

7

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LOUIS

Oil & Energy, 11-50 employees

More than a year

5.0
November 2020

“REALTRAC POSSIBLY THE FUTURE OF SHOP FLOOR SCHEDULING”

Pros

The search functions are effortless to use, and I appreciate the ability to customize reports and create custom pages tailored to my specific desktop needs.

Cons

There are still some missing features, but I appreciate that Realtrac takes the time to listen to our ideas and potentially include them in future updates. This is great for me, and hopefully, it helps them sell more of their product.

Rating Distribution

Ease of use

10

Value for money

8

Customer Support

10

Functionality

8

Frequently Asked Questions

Who are the typical users of REALTRAC?

Typical users of REALTRAC include machine shops, tools and die shops, fabrication shops, and aerospace manufacturers.

What languages does REALTRAC support?

REALTRAC offers support in the English language.

Does REALTRAC have a mobile app?

Yes, REALTRAC offers a Mobile Web App accessible from any modern device with a web browser.

Does REALTRAC offer an API?

No, the platform does not offer an API.

What other apps does REALTRAC integrate with?

REALTRAC software offers integration with several third-party platforms, including QuickBooks Desktop, QuickBooks Online, and Sage 50 (Peachtree).

What types of pricing plans does REALTRAC offer?

REALTRAC pricing starts at approximately $189/feature/month, based on industry benchmark estimates. Contact us for a custom REALTRAC price quote.

What level of support does REALTRAC offer?

REALTRAC offers support through email, phone, and live chat.