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Free · LPRFree LPR software for Windows.
License plate recognition usually costs extra — per camera, per plate or per month. VISEC includes it free, on one camera, for life.
Free LPR software · one camera free for life · plate recognition included · about 30 MB
Works withWindows 10 & 11ONVIF camerasHikvisionDahuaReolinkAxisNvidia GPU
Free · Our pick
VISEC: plate recognition, free on one camera.
Most LPR software charges per camera, per plate read or per month. VISEC is Windows video surveillance software with license plate recognition built in, and its free license covers one camera — for life, not a trial.
- Reads plates at over 100 kph (60 mph), in more than 80% of the world's countries.
- Every plate logged with the time, the camera and a picture — searchable.
- Alerts on plates you choose, and on vehicles with no readable plate.
- Open a gate or barrier for known plates with access control — included.
- Deep-learning recognition, accelerated by an Nvidia graphics card; runs on the CPU without one.
- Works with 99% of ONVIF IP cameras: Hikvision, Dahua, Reolink, Axis, Uniview and more.
- Recordings stay on your PC. No cloud account, no subscription.
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Free LPR: what "free" usually means.
Many products advertise free plate recognition. Check what you actually get.
| What to check | Typical "free" LPR | VISEC free license |
|---|---|---|
| Time limit | 14–30 day trial | None — free for life |
| Per-plate or per-read fees | Often, after a free quota | None |
| Cloud account required | Often | No — runs on your PC |
| Video recording and playback | Separate product | Included |
| Gate / barrier control | Extra module | Included |
| Cameras | Specific models | 99% of ONVIF cameras |
| Free camera count | Varies | 1 camera (more are a one-time purchase) |
Free · Get started
From download to first plate.
Download
About 30 MB. Installs in a few minutes on Windows 10 or 11, 64-bit. No card, no email.
Scan
Press scan; VISEC finds the ONVIF cameras on your network.
Aim
Point one camera at a gate or lane following our setup rules.
Read
Turn on plate recognition and watch the log fill as cars pass.
Free · More reading
Resources.
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The vendor's own guide to camera placement for plate reading.
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Plate recognition as part of a full camera system.
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Free LPR: quick answers.
Is there completely free license plate recognition software?
Yes. VISEC's free license includes license plate recognition on one camera, for life, with no per-plate fees and no trial period.
Does free LPR software work at night?
Yes, with an infrared camera. The software reads what the camera sees; IR makes plates bright and readable in the dark.
Is there open-source LPR?
Yes — open-source libraries exist for developers who want to build their own system. They need programming and camera integration work; VISEC is ready to use with a scan button.
What if I need more than one camera?
Paid VISEC licenses for more cameras are a one-time purchase with no subscription. See VISEC pricing.