SpotHero

Find and Book Parking in Seconds

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Find and Book Parking in Seconds

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SpotHero is a digital parking reservation service that connects drivers looking to reserve and pay for parking spaces with parking lots, parking garages and valet services.

Launch tags:Transportation•On-Demand•Tech

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Zengo wallet

is there any difference with Parknow? i usually use Zirx for all day parking because it s so convenient

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12yr ago

SpotHero

Maker

@OurielOhayon - Great question! Here are three different detailed approaches to answering that question: 1. Try it --> May I suggest you download the SpotHero app (iOS or Android), claim promo code HUNT25 for $25 in free parking (this week), and try it for yourself? I'd love feedback at elan@spothero.com. We have a lot that's $12 for 12 hours, just 2 blocks from the AppsFlyer office so with that code you'll get two days of free parking on me. 2. Read what the press says --> Here's VentureBeat's take on SpotHero vs. valet apps: http://venturebeat.com/2014/12/0... 3. My (biased) explanation of the differences --> SpotHero launched in SF 2 days ago, but across the USA we're the #1 ranking and #1 downloaded on-demand parking app in iTunes. Unlike Zirx & ParkNow who are primarily focused on SF, we're in 12 cities so you can use us when you travel to places like like NYC, DC & Chicago. How we're different than ParkNow --> 1. Better UX - Compare spothero.com to parknow.com or look at ratings for each app. You'll see a major difference. 2. Bigger deals - For example, we're $10/day to park at SFO & they are $16 3. More options - While we have 50 locations for our beta launch, we generally offer 200-300 locations in major cities and we'll get there soon in SF as well 4. A+ customer support - Parking isn't always perfect, and we're here to make parking easy via email, phone & social media 7 days a week. Look at any review site and you'll see what I mean How we're different that Zirx and other new valet apps in SF --> - You can get better rates along with more extended hours. As I mentioned above, ~2 blocks from the AppsFlyer office we have a $12 for $12 hour rate. Depending on which valet app you compare that to, if you park daily at your offices thats hundreds or thousands of dollars of savings per year - You can book a spot in advance. No worries that you'll show up last minute and a valet won't be available or timely - You can park overnight. Valet apps don't allow it and charge a hefty fee. This is a big deal if you're in from out of town. - You can choose to park with a garage, lot OR valet. Having a valet come to you isn't a feature we have in SF today, but we've tested a similar service extensively on the East coast. We've found most people like options. - Believe it or not, there are some people out there who don't want some random dude to drive their car around the city all day. By self-parking, you know where your car is, you have immediate access and you have total control. A lot of people prefer that route. - Here's an overview of Zirx vs. their valet competitors: http://parkingexec.com/valet-par... At the end of the day, however, we're all solving similar problems and different drivers will prefer different services. I'd invite you to download the app, use the HUNT25 promo code before you park and please do email elan@spothero.com with your feedback so we can get better and better. Happy parking!

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12yr ago

It may sound too enthusiastic but I seriously think this model (for all sort of markets) as key behavioral change that will determine a new global economy. Sharing spaces and resources will be critical elements on dealing with a planet that is getting small for all this people.

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12yr ago

SpotHero

Maker

@rodrigoprior Absolutely! AirBnB, FlightCar, SpotHero and many, many more!

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12yr ago

Hoop

SpotHero makes parking a breeze. I don't use it often because I don't drive much, but when I do have to deal with parking in the city, it takes away the headache!

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12yr ago

SpotHero

Maker

@startupstella Thanks, Stella! Trello helped us organize our recent market launch in San Francisco!

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12yr ago

SpotHero

Maker

Thanks for all of the support today! If you haven't tried SpotHero yet, feel free to download the mobile app and use promo code HUNT25 for $25 in free parking.

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12yr ago

Zengo wallet

thanks for that answer. the price argument/overnight falls if you have a all you can eat formula with Zirx. The striking argument for me is the per hour price/advanced booking/better ux/support. But the convenience of valet is incredible. once you taste it it's very hard to go back because you skip every friction point of "booking"

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12yr ago

SpotHero

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@OurielOhayon For sure. Thanks for asking and can't argue with the convenience factor! Quick follow-up question: You mention "overnight" fails. I'm not sure about Zirx, but according to Luxe's website, "CAN I PARK OVERNIGHT? We currently do not offer overnight parking. There will be a $50 charge for vehicles that have not been returned at the end of the evening." When I read that, that tells me you can't use an on-demand valet if you're in from out of town and want to park overnight. So one area that we're currently filling a niche valet apps don't serve is with overnight parking for hotels, airports and residential parkers. Is Zirx different than Luxe in this way, or did I miss something? Thanks for the clarification.

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12yr ago

SpotHero

Maker

One other overlooked factor: At the moment, SpotHero is on web + iOS + Android and all reservations are mobile friendly so you never need a piece of paper. I'm under the impression with ParkNow you need a print out (could be wrong) and the valet apps A. don't offer web B. in some cases, don't yet offer Android. In the long run everyone will be available across all major mobile devices, but if you want to buy today or in the near future that's relevant as well.

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12yr ago

I use SpotHero in Chicago. No problems ever with the service. One time I made an error in booking and it was easy to fix with their help desk chat. I even got some credits by referring friends. I can't offer any comparisons to other parking apps, as I have not felt the need or urge to try any of them.

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11yr ago

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