Grubhub, DoorDash, and Uber Eats all deliver food, but they don’t always charge the same or deliver from the same restaurants. The best app for you depends on your area and how often you order. Here’s how to compare them in five minutes.
| Item | Approximate figure |
|---|---|
| Delivery fee | often $0 to $6 |
| Service fee | often 10% to 15% |
| Membership | varies: check each app |
| Delivery time | usually 25 to 45 minutes |
How to compare the three apps
- Pick a restaurant you order from often and check it on each app.
- Add the same items to the cart and look at the total at checkout.
- Note the delivery fee, service fee, and estimated delivery time.
- Check which apps offer the restaurant you want. Not every restaurant is on every app.
What to look at for each app
- Fees: the delivery fee, service fee, and small-order fee, if any.
- Membership: whether the app has a plan that lowers fees, and whether it pays off for how often you order.
- Restaurant selection: whether your favorite places are on the app.
- Delivery time: the estimate shown before you order.
- Support: how easy it is to report a missing or wrong order.
Which app should you use?
- If you order often: compare each app’s membership price to your monthly fees, using the numbers on its site.
- If you order rarely: pick the app with the lowest total for the restaurant you want.
- If you order from one restaurant: check whether that restaurant offers its own ordering, which can avoid some fees.
Frequently asked questions
Is one app always cheapest?
No. The cheapest app depends on the restaurant and your address, so compare the total each time.
Can I use more than one app?
Yes. Many people keep two apps installed and check both before they order.
My take
Keep two apps on your phone and compare the total before you order. Don’t pick an app because of its ads. Pick the one that gives you the lowest total for the restaurant you want, with a delivery time you can live with.
Sources
These official pages were used for this guide: www.uber.com. www.uber.com.
