Laneo vs ParkM
Neither sends the property a monthly bill. Laneo adds what ParkM doesn’t have: Entrata, RealPage and Yardi sync, and free guest hours per unit before paid time.
Facts as of October 2026 · next check January 2027
Laneo may fit if you want…
- Residents synced from Entrata, RealPage or Yardi
- Free plate lookup and a violation log for your partner
- Free guest hours per unit before paid time
- Detailed guest rules and a Texas team on site
ParkM may fit if you want…
- No setup fee and no contract
- Permits without a property management sync
Side by side
Numbers in brackets link to sources below.| Topic | Laneo | ParkM |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing to the property | $0 a month. A one-time setup per property, and Laneo’s share comes only out of paid guest revenue, so the property never gets a monthly bill.[1] | No setup fee and no monthly bill. ParkM’s share comes out of permit revenue.[2][3] |
| Who pays for permits | Residents pay $2 a month or less per vehicle, set by the property. No card fees.[1] | Vehicle owners pay a monthly price set by the property. Amounts aren’t published.[3] |
| Guest parking revenue | Guests pay an hourly rate the property sets, after free hours from their host.[1] | Guests or residents buy guest permits from a QR sign, priced hourly, daily or monthly. ParkM shares that revenue with the property.[2][5] |
| Guest rules | Free hours per unit, paid tiers, split bill, nights in a row, nights per month, overnight window, blackout dates, cooldown.[1] | Permits per unit, per night and across the property, plus consecutive nights. Free hours, blackout dates and cooldowns aren’t listed.[2][4] |
| Property management systems | Synced automatically:[1] | None. ParkM says it has no property management integrations today.[4] |
| Gates and access control | On the roadmap:[1] | None. No camera, reader or gate is installed at the property.[6] |
| Enforcement partners | Free plate lookup and violation log for every partner. Patrol also sees the reason and close-match flags.[1] | Partner app with phone plate reading and a VIN check. ParkM doesn’t tow or patrol.[6] |
| Portfolios | Portfolio view included; command center add-on.[1] | One login with a switcher between properties.[4] |
| Signs and hardware | QR signs in English and Spanish come in your launch kit. No other hardware is needed.[1] | Ten standard QR signs included; branded signs cost extra. No hardware.[7] |
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Three things you won’t find on the other side of the table.
- 3Property management systems syncedMove-ins, move-outs and renewals sync from Entrata, RealPage and Yardi. ParkM has no integration today.
- 8Kinds of guest rulesFrom free hours per unit to nights per month, blackout dates and cooldowns, set per property.
- TXA team in TexasWe can walk your garage with you before anything goes live, and support residents in English and Spanish.
Where ParkM is ahead today.
We’d rather you hear it from us.
No setup fee or contract
ParkM charges no setup fee and can be ended with 30 days’ notice. Laneo has a one-time setup per property, set in your proposal.
Wrongful-tow guarantee
ParkM covers a wrongful tow logged in its system, plus up to 24 hours of storage. With Laneo, towing decisions stay with your property and its partner.
Moving from ParkM to Laneo.
- Send us your residentsA rent roll or spreadsheet of residents, units and vehicles, or connect Entrata, RealPage or Yardi.
- Import into LaneoWe check every plate before it’s saved, so nobody starts over.
- Set your rulesFree hours, rates and limits, set with your team on a garage walk.
- Go liveResidents get an invite in English or Spanish, and your partner gets plate lookup.
Questions
Is Laneo a ParkM alternative?
Yes. Both run plate-based permits and paid guest parking for apartment communities, with no monthly bill to the property. Laneo also syncs with Entrata, RealPage and Yardi, and gives each unit free guest hours.
Does ParkM work with Entrata, RealPage or Yardi?
ParkM says it has no property management integrations today. Laneo syncs move-ins, move-outs and renewals from Entrata, RealPage and Yardi automatically, and other systems can use a CSV import.
Do we need to change our towing company?
No. Invite your current partner to Laneo. Plate lookup and the violation log are free for partners, and towing decisions stay with your property and its licensed partner.
How often is this page checked?
Every quarter. The date at the top shows when the facts were last checked.
Sources
- Laneo pricing, getlaneo.com/pricing, checked October 2026
- ParkM, help and FAQs, pricing and contract, checked October 2026
- ParkM, how it works, pricing and permits, checked October 2026
- ParkM, parking management system, product page, checked October 2026
- ParkM, visitor parking permits, guest pricing, checked October 2026
- ParkM, enforcement services, enforcement and hardware, checked October 2026
- ParkM, about, signs and launch, checked October 2026
- ParkM, no bad tow guarantee, guarantee terms, checked October 2026
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See both side by side with your numbers.
Bring your current permit and guest prices. We’ll show what Laneo would charge residents and earn from guest parking.