Question 1

What is OpenALPR?

Accepted Answer

**OpenALPR by Rekor** is a powerful **automatic license plate recognition (ALPR)** system that turns any IP, traffic, or security camera into a smart vehicle recognition tool. Whether you’re in law enforcement, parking management, or running a business, OpenALPR delivers real-time data like plate numbers, vehicle make, model, and color—helping you automate tasks and boost security.

Question 2

What are the features of OpenALPR?

Accepted Answer

* **Industry-leading accuracy**: Get reliable plate and vehicle recognition in real-time.  
* **Easy setup**: Install and start using it in under **20 minutes**.  
* **Global support**: Works with license plates from **70+ countries**.  
* **Searchable database**: Find vehicles by plate number or attributes like color and model.  
* **60-day data retention**: Access historical vehicle data for up to two months.  
* **Free updates**: No extra costs for future software upgrades.

Question 3

What are the use cases of OpenALPR?

Accepted Answer

* **Law Enforcement**: Track vehicles of interest and close cases faster.  
* **Parking Operations**: Automate entry/exit and payments.  
* **Property Security**: Monitor suspicious vehicles and protect assets.  
* **Quick Service Restaurants**: Improve drive-thru efficiency and customer loyalty.  
* **Car Washes & Service Centers**: Streamline check-ins and member recognition.  
* **Software Development**: Build custom apps with vehicle intelligence.

Question 4

How to use OpenALPR?

Accepted Answer

1. **Choose your product**: Pick **Rekor Scout®** (for live cameras) or **Rekor CarCheck®** (for image analysis).  
2. **Start a free trial**: No commitment, cancel anytime.  
3. **Connect your camera**: Scout works with most IP cameras.  
4. **Get results**: View plate and vehicle data in your browser or API responses.

Question 5

Does OpenALPR work with any camera?

Accepted Answer

Yes! **Rekor Scout®** supports most IP, traffic, and security cameras.

Question 6

How accurate is the plate recognition?

Accepted Answer

It’s **industry-leading**, with high success rates even in tough conditions.

Question 7

Is there a free trial?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely! Try **Scout or CarCheck** free for **14 days**.

Question 8

Can I use this outside the U.S.?

Accepted Answer

Yep—it supports **70+ countries** and counting.

OpenALPR - Automatic License Plate Recognition