OpenALPR Product Information

Rekor OpenALPR and Rekor Scout – Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) and Vehicle Recognition Platform is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools designed to extract license plate data and vehicle attributes from live video and images. It enables real-time recognition, supports broad international plate coverage, and integrates with cameras and apps to automate security, operations, and data-driven decisions across law enforcement, property management, parking, retail, and other industries. The platform emphasizes speed, accuracy, and flexible deployment (cloud or on-premise) with scalable plans and ongoing software updates.


Use Cases

  • Law Enforcement: real-time plate reads and vehicle intelligence to solve cases and improve safety.
  • Property Security & Automation: monitor access, automate gate control, and alert on plates of interest.
  • Software Development: build custom ALPR/vehicle intelligence apps with accessible APIs and SDKs.
  • Parking Operations: streamline access, payments, and loyalty programs.
  • Car Wash & Service: site selection and customer analytics.
  • Quick Service Restaurants: improve loyalty programs and drive throughput with vehicle data.

Products & Hardware

  • Rekor Scout® Vehicle Recognition Platform: real-time plate and vehicle recognition on IP cameras.
  • Rekor CarCheck® Vehicle Recognition API: image analysis for plates and vehicle attributes.
  • Rekor Edge Pro: All-in-One ALPR System (hardware bundled solution).
  • Rekor Edge Max™ Fixed ALPR System: fixed-location ALPR deployment.
  • Vehicle Recognition SDK: developer toolkit for embedding recognition capabilities.
  • ALPR Code Library: reusable code for ALPR integration.

Key Capabilities

  • Real-time recognition: read license plates and infer vehicle attributes as data streams from cameras.
  • Vehicle insights: beyond plates, obtain make, model, color, and direction of travel.
  • Broad country support: international plate recognition in many countries and growing.
  • Fast setup: quick installation and initial deployment to get systems up and running in under 20 minutes.
  • Searchable databases: perform advanced searches by full/partial plate numbers and vehicle attributes.
  • Data retention: store license plate and vehicle data for up to 60 days for analysis.
  • Software updates: automatic updates included with plans.
  • Flexible deployment: solutions suitable for on-premise or cloud-based workflows.
  • Scalable pricing: multiple plans designed to fit different budgets and use-cases.

How It Works

  • Deploy Rekor Scout® on compatible IP cameras or network video sources.
  • Rekor Scout® analyzes live video to detect and read plates and extract vehicle attributes in real time.
  • Rekor CarCheck® API analyzes still images to return plate and vehicle data in structured formats (e.g., JSON).
  • Use the data to enable alerts, analytics, integration with existing systems, and automated workflows.
  • Access, search, and manage data with a web interface or integrated applications.

Getting Started

  • Start a free trial to test real-time plate and vehicle recognition.
  • Browse documentation for Scout installation, camera compatibility, and supported countries.
  • Access CarCheck documentation for integration examples and code samples.

Plans & Pricing

  • Rekor Scout® Vehicle Recognition Platform: plans start at affordable monthly rates with scalable options.
  • Rekor CarCheck® Vehicle Recognition API: API-based access with tiered pricing starting from a base monthly price.
  • Both products offer updates, support, and integration resources as part of the package.

Safety & Compliance Considerations

  • Use cases should comply with local laws and privacy regulations.
  • Ensure appropriate consent and data handling policies when recording and storing plate/vehicle data.

Core Features

  • Real-time license plate recognition from IP cameras and video streams
  • Vehicle attribute extraction: make, model, color, direction of travel
  • International plate support across dozens of countries
  • Quick deployment: get up and running in under 20 minutes
  • Searchable database with full/partial plate and vehicle attribute queries
  • Data retention up to 60 days with easy retrieval
  • Regular free software updates
  • Flexible deployment: on-premise, edge, or cloud options
  • SDKs and API access for custom integrations
  • Hardware options: Edge Pro and Edge Max ALPR systems for turnkey deployments

Tools & Resources

  • Documentation: Start integrating Rekor's Scout and CarCheck products, with installation guides, API references, and sample code
  • Support & Community: Technical support, knowledge base, and developer forums
  • Company & Security: Information about security practices and compliance

Summary

Rekor OpenALPR and Rekor Scout provide a robust, scalable solution for license plate and vehicle recognition across various industries. It emphasizes real-time insights, broad international coverage, quick deployment, and flexible integration into existing systems to drive security, operations efficiency, and data-driven decisions.