OpenALPR is described as 'Open source Automatic License Plate Recognition library written in C++ with bindings in C#, Java, Node.js, and Python. The library analyzes images and video streams to identify license plates. The output the text representation of any license plate characters' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are four alternatives to OpenALPR for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Web-based, Android and iPhone apps. The best OpenALPR alternative is V0LT Predator, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OpenALPR are Mobile LPR, ANPR and Plate Recognizer.
Predator is a multi-purpose computer vision platform focused on license plate reading, object recognition, and traditional dash-cam video recording. Predator can analyze both pre-recorded videos and live video captured in real-time.
Mobile LPR is developed especially for mobile utilization. Regardless whether the camera is still or in motion, it captures and processes the images of moving or parking vehicles. You could capture a full image as well as cropped license plate.
ANPR software which: Recognize license plates from many countries in real time without triggers; Work with different IP cameras; Control devices (barriers, lights, etc.); Send emails and display alarms; Communicate with GSM device; API;.
Accurate, Fast, Developer- Friendly Automatic License Plate Recognition software that works in all environments, optimized for your location.
Predator is based on OpenALPR, but adds several features that make it much more practical in many situations. OpenALPR is more of a back-end, while Predator is a full ALPR utility.