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Insights for modern parking operators

Practical guidance on QR payments, license plate recognition, gateless operations, and guest experience, from the team building OpenSpot.

Compliance & Operations

NYC Parking Software: The Complete Guide for Garage and Lot Operators

New York parks differently from every other city. Attendant operations, DCWP rate filing, digital claim checks, compliant signage, and the Manhattan Resident Parking Tax Exemption. Here is everything NYC operators need to know.

OpenSpoton July 6, 2026
Revenue & Monetization

How a 10-Space Lot Makes $1,500/Month With No Booth, No Gate, No Staff

A 10-space lot in a weekend town can clear $1,500/month or more. here's the math, and why the lots that look too small to bother with are often the ones leaving the most money on the pavement.

OpenSpoton June 30, 2026
Operations & Cost

The Real Cost of Parking Software: Why OpenSpot Charges $0 in SaaS Fees

The price on a parking software contract is almost never the price you pay. Here is every line item legacy platforms don't quote you up front, and how OpenSpot compares.

OpenSpoton June 22, 2026
Guest Experience

What Guests Now Expect From Contactless Parking

Your guests already live in a tap-to-pay, no-download world everywhere else. Your parking is being judged against that standard, whether you meant it to be or not.

OpenSpoton June 9, 2026
Explainer

What Is LPR? How License Plate Recognition Actually Works for Parking

License plate recognition gets talked about like magic. It isn't. It's a camera, some software, and a few decisions that determine whether it works in the real world.

OpenSpoton May 12, 2026
Operations & Cost

The Hidden Cost of Gate-and-Ticket Parking Systems

The barrier arm and the ticket spitter look like a one-time purchase. The real cost shows up every month, for years.

OpenSpoton April 14, 2026