Compared to the others
We read the public pages of fifteen parking vendors. This is what they say, and what they do not.
| parkfor.now | Operators | City apps | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price on the website | 17%, 65ยข min | Ask sales | Ask sales |
| Driver needs an app | No | Sometimes | Usually |
| Driver needs an account | No | Sometimes | Usually |
| Hardware | A sign | Cameras, their signs | Meters, cameras |
| Subscription or term | None | Revenue share, terms | Contract |
| Where the money lands | Your Stripe account | Theirs, then yours | Theirs, then yours |
| Enforcement | Your tow company, one page | Their cameras and crews | Citation software |
| Smallest customer | One lot, five spaces | Not stated | Cities, campuses |
Operators: companies that run your lot for a share, with their own cameras and signs. City apps: the apps meters and municipalities use. Read on their sites, November 2026.