SparkSpot – Private parking spots close to your destination
SparkSpot focuses on unlocking private parking spaces in Flemish cities: driveways, garages or secured courtyards that are often closer to your final destination than public alternatives. The key advantage is that you can reserve in advance, so your spot is guaranteed even during busy weekends or events.
SparkSpot is active in major cities like Bruges, Ghent, Antwerp, Leuven and Kortrijk, as well as coastal towns such as Ostend, Knokke-Heist and Blankenberge. For EV drivers, the app offers convenient charging filters to book a space with a charging point.
Pros: guaranteed reservation, central locations, EV-friendly filters. Best for: city trips, events, weekends at the coast.
EasyPark – Flexible on-street parking
EasyPark is available nationwide and offers start/stop on-street parking. You only pay for the time you actually park, with the option to extend sessions remotely. This makes it ideal for shorter stops in busy city centres.
In addition to on-street parking, EasyPark also integrates with garages in several Flemish cities. For EV drivers, the app provides combined parking and charging in one system. Thanks to Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, you can manage sessions directly from your car display.
Pros: wide Flemish coverage, start/stop flexibility, EV integration. Best for: short city visits and frequent business use.
Q-Park – Covered and contactless parking
Q-Park operates a strong network of parking garages across major Flemish cities like Antwerp, Bruges, Ghent and Leuven. With the Q-Park app, you enter and exit contactlessly via license plate recognition — no ticket or waiting required. Most locations also include EV charging points, making it a reliable choice for electric drivers.
Covered garages mean extra comfort: well-lit, dry, secure and usually located close to shopping streets or train stations. You pay transparent standard rates without additional service fees.
Pros: reliable coverage, contactless entry and exit, EV-ready. Best for: day trips, longer stays in city centres and drivers who prefer convenience.
YellowBrick – On-street parking with clear billing
YellowBrick is available in more than 60 Belgian cities and is especially popular with commuters and business users. The app works with a simple pay-per-use fee or a small weekly subscription. This makes costs predictable and easy to manage.
One of YellowBrick’s strongest features is its administrative clarity. Users receive neat digital invoices and reports, making it convenient for freelancers and companies. For EV drivers, YellowBrick integrates with partners to access a large European charging network.
Pros: simple pricing, excellent reporting, wide coverage in Flanders. Best for: commuters, professionals and SMEs.
Flitsmeister – Navigation and parking in one app
Flitsmeister started as a navigation app but now integrates on-street parking in Belgium via its partnership with 4411. With one app, you manage routes, traffic alerts and parking sessions, which makes it particularly useful for drivers who are often on the road.
Costs are kept transparent: you pay a fixed transaction fee per session, regardless of duration. On top of that, the app’s large community provides real-time traffic and speed camera alerts.
Pros: all-in-one solution, fixed transaction costs, live traffic updates. Best for: frequent drivers, sales reps and anyone who wants navigation and parking in one app.
Other apps: additional but less Flanders-focused
Besides the five main apps (SparkSpot, EasyPark, Q-Park, YellowBrick and Flitsmeister), there are a few others worth mentioning, although they are less directly relevant for everyday parking in Flanders:
- Park-line: part of the EasyPark Group, but with little unique functionality or specific local coverage.
- ANWB Onderweg: mainly focused on EV charging across Europe, while its parking functions only work in the Netherlands.
- Stadsparkeren: useful for Belgians who often park in the Netherlands, but not available in Belgium.
These apps can be helpful for cross-border commuters or EV drivers with an international focus, but they don’t solve the day-to-day parking challenges in Flemish cities.
Comparison table: parking apps in 2025
A clear comparison helps you quickly see which app best fits your needs.
Conclusion: which app should you use?
Parking in Flanders requires the right tools. SparkSpot gives you certainty with reserved private spots close to your destination. EasyPark provides maximum flexibility for on-street sessions. Q-Park delivers comfort in covered garages, with strong EV support. YellowBrick appeals to commuters and business users thanks to its clean billing. Flitsmeister is perfect for frequent drivers who want navigation and parking in one app.
The best choice? Combine one reservation app (SparkSpot or Q-Park) with one on-street app (EasyPark or YellowBrick). That way, you’re always covered — whether for a city trip, quick stop or business visit.
