PayByPhone

Simple, low-cost parking payments

Low FeesNorth AmericaSimple UX

EasyPark

Feature-rich parking across Europe

1,300+ CitiesEV ChargingLive Finder

Which parking app wins?

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Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature by feature — how do they stack up?

Feature	PayByPhone	EasyPark
Pricing / Fees	Free app + $0–$0.50 per session	15% service fee or €3.99/mo subscription
Coverage	North America + select European cities	1,300+ cities across 20+ European countries
Parking Notifications	Expiry reminders before session ends	Expiry reminders + zone-based alerts
Extend Parking	Yes — remotely via the app	Yes — remotely via the app
Parking Finder	Zone code lookup only	Full GPS-based finder with live availability
Payment Methods	Credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal	Credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, SEPA
EV Charging	Not available	Integrated EV charging payments
Languages	11 languages	20+ languages

Pricing / Fees

PBP

Free app + $0–$0.50 per session

15% service fee or €3.99/mo subscription

Coverage

PBP

North America + select European cities

1,300+ cities across 20+ European countries

Parking Notifications

PBP

Expiry reminders before session ends

Expiry reminders + zone-based alerts

Extend Parking

PBP

Yes — remotely via the app

Parking Finder

PBP

Zone code lookup only

Full GPS-based finder with live availability

Payment Methods

PBP

Credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal

Credit/debit, Apple Pay, Google Pay, PayPal, SEPA

EV Charging

PBP

Not available

Integrated EV charging payments

Languages

PBP

11 languages

20+ languages

Strengths & Weaknesses

Every app has trade-offs — here’s the honest breakdown.

PayByPhone

Strengths

Very low or zero transaction fees
Simple, focused interface
Strong presence in North America
No subscription required
Available in 11 languages

Weaknesses

Limited European coverage
No real-time parking availability map
No EV charging integration
Basic zone lookup only

EasyPark

Strengths

Massive European city coverage (1,300+ cities)
Built-in parking finder with live availability
Integrated EV charging support
Pay only for time used — stop early for refund
Business expense splitting feature

Weaknesses

15% service fee adds up on expensive parking
Subscription required to eliminate service fees
Can feel complex for simple parking needs
Limited presence in North America

The Verdict

Which app is right for you?

Choose PayByPhone

Best for simplicity & savings

You park primarily in North America
You want the lowest possible fees
You prefer a simple, no-frills experience
You don't need parking availability maps

Download

Choose EasyPark

Best for coverage & features

You park across Europe regularly
You want real-time parking availability
You need EV charging integration
You're willing to pay for a premium experience

Download

Both apps solve the same core problem — paying for parking without a meter. PayByPhone wins on simplicity and cost, while EasyPark wins on coverage and features. Your best choice depends on where you park and what you need.