License Plate Recognition System Prices 2026
PlakaNet is offline plate recognition software with a fixed-term license: $250 for 6 months or $450 for 12 months. Renew the license at the end of the term to continue using it. Hardware and installation are priced separately; the 7-day trial is free.
- 6- or 12-month license
- No monthly subscription
- 7-day free trial
Choose your offline license term
6- or 12-month software license. Renewal is required for continued use; hardware and installation are priced separately.
Trial
7 days
Try before you commit
- All features, 7 days
- Fully offline use
- No credit card required
6 Months
6-month software license
For short-term use
- Everything in Trial
- All OCR engines
- Email support, 24h response
Annual
12-month software license
equivalent to ~$38/month
Best value choice
- Everything in 6 Months
- Priority support
- Software updates included
Want to add PlakaNet licensing to your projects?
If you work with cameras, barriers, and security systems, talk to us for project-based partner pricing, demo licensing, and technical integration support.
- Partner pricing
- Demo/test license
- Technical documentation
What determines the total cost?
The software license is fixed; total project cost consists of three items.
Hardware
The plate-recognition camera, optional barrier/gate motor, LED display and the mini-PC running the system. Varies with camera count and barrier quality.
Software License
A 6-month software license costs $250; a 12-month license costs $450. The price covers the selected term; renewal is required for continued use. No additional per-camera license fee.
Installation
Site survey, mounting, networking and calibration. Depends on your existing infrastructure; turnkey installations are quoted per project.
How does a fixed-term software license work?
PlakaNet is not a perpetual license. You use the software on your own Windows device for the selected 6- or 12-month term. Renew the license at the end of the term to continue using it. There is no additional per-camera license fee or monthly cloud subscription; hardware and installation are priced separately.
Detailed pricing guides
Pricing FAQ
How much does a license plate recognition system cost?
A PlakaNet software license costs $250 for 6 months or $450 for 12 months. These prices cover only the selected license term. Hardware and installation are priced separately; total project cost depends on the site.
Is the license perpetual, or does it need renewal?
The license is not perpetual; it is valid for 6 or 12 months. Paid renewal is required at the end of the term for continued use. There is no additional per-camera license fee or monthly cloud subscription.
Does the price include installation?
License prices cover the software only. Turnkey installations are quoted per project after a site survey.
Is there a free trial?
Yes. Download the 7-day free trial from the Microsoft Store and test it with your own camera.
What changes the total price?
Camera count, barrier/gate hardware quality, cable distance and site conditions are the main factors.
Get a clear quote for your site
Share your camera count and entrance layout; we will prepare a clear quote with the right license and optional installation.