Insights for modern parking operators
Practical guidance on QR payments, license plate recognition, gateless operations, and guest experience, from the team building OpenSpot.
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.
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.
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.
How to Set Up Contactless Parking at Your Hotel (Step by Step)
Moving from tickets and kiosks to contactless parking is less of a construction project than operators expect. Here is the practical sequence, from rates to go-live.
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.
QR Code Parking Payments: How They Work, and Why Operators Are Switching
A QR code turns any guest's phone into a pay station, with nothing to download and nothing to dispense. Here is the whole flow, and why it is replacing kiosks and tickets.
How Much Does a Parking Management System Cost in 2026?
There is no single price for a parking system, because the pricing models are fundamentally different. Here is how to compare them honestly, and what to watch for in each.
Gateless vs. Gated Parking: A Cost and Operations Comparison
Gates control access with a physical barrier. Gateless systems control it with software. The difference shows up in your maintenance budget, your staffing, and your guests' first impression.
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.
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.