Question: I need a system that can track vehicle information, including make, model, and color, from surveillance footage.

Plate Recognizer is a full-featured system with high accuracy and speed. It can recognize license plates, extract vehicle information like make, model and color, and works in more than 90 countries. It also offers features like webhooks for real-time notifications and an interface designed to be easy to use, making it a good choice for highway surveillance and toll collection. The software can be installed in a variety of configurations, including on-premise and in the cloud, and offers tiered pricing.

Another contender is OpenALPR, which uses AI and machine learning to improve vehicle recognition. It can provide real-time data on vehicle plate numbers, make, model, color and direction of travel, and has high accuracy. The system is easy to install and comes with a searchable vehicle database, and it can recognize international plates in more than 70 countries. It offers two products: Rekor Scout for IP cameras and Rekor CarCheck for still image analysis, so it's adaptable to a range of industries like law enforcement and property security.

If you want a more integrated system, check out Turing AI. Its cloud video security system offers advanced search and real-time alerts for license plates. It integrates with most existing VMS and third-party cameras, with the ability to share clips instantly and collaborate. Turing AI also offers different licensing options for different needs, so it's a good choice for scaling up for safety and security operations.

Eagle Eye Networks is another cloud-based system that offers advanced AI analytics for video surveillance. It includes license plate recognition, video search and AI analytics, and can integrate with existing ONVIF-conformant cameras. The system is scalable and accessible from anywhere, which means you can manage video retention and camera settings remotely.