Flock vs Axon

Which is Better for Your Organization?

License plate reader (LPR) technology is vital for public safety. See why 6,000+ communities choose Flock’s hassle-free cameras to capture rich vehicle details and close cases faster.

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Critical LPR Capability

Flock Safety

Axon

National LPR Network

Unmatched nationwide network (>20B reads/month across 49 states) for collaboration

Data sharing is limited to agency-specific data/ecosystem; no shared national network

Vehicle Description Search

Flock FreeForm® and Vehicle Signature can recognize thousands of unique vehicle characteristics

Basic plate and vehicle description search.

Challenging Plate Detection

Reads paper, temporary and covered plates; identifies vehicles even with missing plates

Limited detection for challenging plates

Greater Read Accuracy

Focus FOV and superior night vision deliver greater plate read accuracy.

Wide angle FOV and weaker night vision means more missed reads.

Prohibited Searches

Blocks searches tied to prohibited uses to support policy and legal compliance.

No known capability to automatically block specific search query types.

Auditability & Oversight

Every search reason and offense type is logged and reviewable. Automatically surfaces search patterns for review.

Searches logged and auditable. Lacks offense type tracking and automated search flags.

Power Solutions

Proven solar and AC power for installation almost anywhere

Solar power is unproven in extreme environments.

LPR Maturity

8 years of delivering LPR, with +12,000 customers across the US live today.

Outpost was announced in April 2025. Units are still in field trials.

Proven outcomes

Strong 8 year track record of improving case clearance rates and improving investigation efficiency.

Newly introduced solution. Yet to prove it streamlines and expedites real-world investigations at scale.

Why Choose Flock

The Only LPR That Works When Plates Don’t.

LPR captures full vehicle details—even without a plate—day or night, to speed investigations.

Flock's Solution

Our patented Vehicle Signature and advanced NightVision technology capture make, color, damage, and other identifying details, even when plates are obscured. Flock FreeForm™ search allows you to describe a vehicle in plain language and set hotlist alerts for unique details at any time of day or night.

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Axon

Basic plate and vehicle description search limit investigative power.

Unmatched Oversight and Compliance Capabilities

Best in class safety guardrails should be built directly into the platform.

Flock's Solution

Flock Safety helps agencies enforce policy, detect misuse early, and demonstrate accountability. Features like mandatory offense type entry ensure every query is supported by a reason, Audit Assistance Tools streamline review, and Transparency Portals give the public clear visibility into policies and system use.

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Axon

Industry standard search logs and audit capabilities. Lacks mandatory search filters and automated audit assistance tools desired by communities.

Proven Technology, Nationwide Network

You need reliable technology and broad coverage to solve more crimes.

Flock's Solution

8 years of delivering LPR. Field-tested, solar-powered and always connected. Our LPR network of +12,000 customers across the US provides unmatched reach with >20B reads/month across 49 states.

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Axon

Newly introduced solution with a smaller network and restricted data sharing limit crime-solving capabilities.