Turn your lot into
a paid lot in minutes. For Free.
Drivers scan a QR code or send a text message, then pay from their phone. You set the rates, the money goes to your bank. Parkulo costs you nothing. Ever.
Got a ticket? Look it up by plateWhat owners get
You set the rates and keep them.
Parkulo is software, not an operator. We never take a cut of your parking rate, so every dollar you charge goes to you.
- Set the minimum, hourly rate, and daily cap for each lot
- Payouts go straight to your bank through Stripe
- Free for owners, with every feature and unlimited lots
Any driver can pay in seconds.
Every extra step between a driver and a payment loses you money. Parkulo cuts it down to a scan or a text, then one tap.
- Scan the QR sign or text the Lot ID
- No app or password, just Apple Pay or Google Pay
- Shown on the Parkulo map to drivers nearby
Paid spaces stay paid.
Revenue only holds up if the rules do. Enforcement is part of Parkulo, not an add-on you buy separately.
- Check any plate's status in seconds
- Photo citations that drivers pay or dispute online
- Access for your agents and towing partner
Try it on your lot. It costs you nothing.
Getting set up
You can set up a lot in one sitting.
Create an account and connect Stripe
Stripe onboarding links the bank account your parking revenue is paid into.
Set your rates
Add the lot, then set the first-hour minimum, hourly rate, daily cap, and ticket fine. Turn on monthly permits if you want them.
Put up your sign
Download the QR and text-to-park sign and print it, or order an aluminum sign with mounting hardware from your dashboard.
What the driver sees
Drivers don't install anything. Parking works with the phone's camera, a text message, and Apple Pay or Google Pay.
- Scan or textScan the sign, or text its 6-digit Lot ID and get a link back.
- Pay with the phone's walletApple Pay, Google Pay, or a card. Nobody types a card number into a meter.
- A text before time runs out15 minutes before the session ends, with a link to add time.
- Receipts in one placeSaved vehicles, active sessions, past receipts, and permits on the driver's dashboard.
Parking enforcement for private lots
Type in a license plate and Parkulo shows whether that car paid, has a monthly permit, ran out of time today, or never paid.
- Photo citationsAttach a photo to every ticket. Parkulo won't let the same car be ticketed twice in one day.
- Fines paid onlineDrivers look up a ticket by plate and pay it, or dispute it with photos. You settle disputes from your dashboard.
- Your team or your tow companyGive enforcement agents a login for the lots you choose. Add assistants who can manage lots but can't see billing.
Know what your lot earns
See who parks, when they park, and what each session paid, then set your prices to match.
- Peak times and regularsYour busiest days and hours, and the cars that come back most often.
- CSV exportsSessions, permits, and citations for one lot or all of them, with Stripe fees and your net broken out.
- Listed on the mapEvery active lot gets a public page and a pin on the Parkulo parking map.
Midtown Garage Lot
Lot ID 482913Apartment parking without hang tags
Visitors take resident spots, residents take visitor spots, and the office ends up settling arguments. Parkulo replaces hang tags with resident and guest parking permits tied to license plates, so residents, guests, and the tow company work from the same list.
- Monthly resident permitsInvite residents or let them sign up themselves. Permits bill every month, and residents switch vehicles on their own.
- Paid guest parkingGuests scan the sign and pay a low rate on the same lot.
- Access for your tow companyAn agent login shows which plates are allowed before anyone gets towed.
Make money from an empty lot
Parkulo needs no power, wiring, or equipment, so you can rent out parking by the hour on almost any private lot.
- Church parking lotsLarge lots that sit empty most of the week. Church parking guide
- Stores and restaurantsOpen the lot to evening parking after you close, without an attendant.
- Apartments and officesMonthly permits for residents and staff, hourly rates for visitors.
- Event and stadium parkingA 10-space lot near a stadium or venue can start charging the same day. Event parking guide
An API for cameras and software
Connect license plate cameras, pull activity into your own systems, or let in-dash apps and AI assistants park on a driver's behalf.
- Owner API and LPR camerasCheck plates automatically from cameras and pull session activity for every lot with an API key.
- Payments by AI agentsAgents can quote, start, extend, and end sessions, with a spending limit and protection against double charges.
Parkulo vs. a parking operator
Most paid private lots are run by an operator who installs equipment and keeps a share of what the lot earns. Here's the difference, line by line.
Questions from lot owners
More on fees and payouts on the pricing page.
Can I make money from my parking lot?
Yes. If your lot sits empty for part of the day, like a church lot during the week, a store lot after close, or any lot near a stadium on game day, you can charge for those hours. You set a first-hour minimum, an hourly rate, and a daily cap, and every dollar of your rate is paid out to your bank through Stripe. How to make money from a parking lotHow much does a parking lot payment system cost?
Parkulo costs lot owners nothing, with every feature and unlimited lots. Drivers pay a $0.75 convenience fee on each payment, and Parkulo keeps 10% of paid citations. There's no hardware to buy, and you can print your sign for free.Do drivers need to download an app?
No. Drivers scan the QR code on your sign or text its Lot ID, then pay in their phone's browser with Apple Pay, Google Pay, or a card. There's no app to install and no password to create.How do I enforce parking on my private lot?
Type in a license plate and Parkulo shows whether the car paid, has a monthly permit, or never paid. You can write photo citations that drivers pay or dispute online, and give your tow company a login so they check plates before towing. Rules for ticketing and towing on private property vary by city and state, so check yours before you start. How to stop unauthorized parkingIs paying for parking with a QR code safe?
Scammers have stuck fake QR codes on parking meters to steal card numbers. Every Parkulo sign and texted link opens a page on parkulo.com, so if a code takes a driver anywhere else, they shouldn't pay. Drivers can also text the Lot ID instead of scanning.
Parkulo is free for lot owners.
You keep your full rate. Drivers pay a small convenience fee on each payment, and that's how Parkulo gets paid.
Documentation Guides
Step-by-step instructions for every part of Parkulo.
Guides for parking lot owners
How to earn from a lot, price it, and keep it under control.
Parking somewhere?
Find a lot on the map and start a session. Got a ticket? Look it up by plate to pay or dispute it.