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Food Delivery Apps · Buyer's guide · doordash.com
DoorDash
doordash.comComparison of the top food delivery platforms in the US — DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, and Instacart — covering fees, restaurant selection, subscription value, and who each platform serves best.
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Fees & Subscriptions
Delivery Fee (No Subscription)
Service / Small Order Fees
Subscription Plan
Delivery Fee (No Subscription)
$1.99–$5.99 (distance/restaurant based)
$0.49–$9.99 (varies widely)
$0.99–$4.99
$3.99–$7.99 (grocery orders)
Service / Small Order Fees
Service fee ~10–11% + small order fee under $10 minimum
Service fee 15%+; small order fee common
Service fee ~9.99% + delivery fee
Service fee 5% + heavy order fee possible
Subscription Plan
DashPass — $9.99/month (free delivery on $12+ orders)
Uber One — $9.99/month (Eats + rides discounts)
Grubhub+ — $9.99/month (free with Amazon Prime)
Instacart+ — $9.99/month (free delivery on $35+ orders)
Best Free Subscription Path
DashPass included with Chase Sapphire cards (no extra cost)
Uber One included with some Amex cards
Grubhub+ FREE for Amazon Prime subscribers
Instacart+ free with select Mastercard/Chase offers
Section
Selection & Availability
US Restaurant Partners
Grocery / Convenience Delivery
Geographic Coverage
US Restaurant Partners
700,000+ merchants — largest selection
500,000+ restaurants
375,000+ restaurants
Primarily grocery/retail — not restaurant focused
Grocery / Convenience Delivery
DashMart convenience + select grocery partners
Uber Eats Grocery — select partners
Limited grocery options
1,400+ retail partners — Costco, Aldi, Safeway, Whole Foods, etc.
Geographic Coverage
All 50 US states + Canada + Australia
6,000+ cities globally — best international coverage
US and UK only
US and Canada — 5,500+ cities
Alcohol Delivery
Available in most markets
Strong alcohol delivery via BevMo, Total Wine, etc.
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Delivery Experience
Average Delivery Time
Real-Time Tracking
Average Delivery Time
28–35 minutes average
30–40 minutes average
35–45 minutes average
Grocery: 30–60 minutes (express) or scheduled window
Real-Time Tracking
Leverages Uber driver tracking infrastructure
Real-time shopper tracking + item substitution alerts
Scheduled Delivery
Best scheduled grocery delivery windows
Restaurant Pickup Option
Delivery only — no pickup
Best fit by objective
Pick the right option for the job
Widest restaurant selection and fastest delivery in US cities
DoorDash
700,000+ merchants and #1 US market share means the most restaurant options in most markets — DashPass is included free with Chase Sapphire cards.
Frequent traveler who needs one food delivery app worldwide
Uber Eats
6,000+ cities globally and the Uber app on your phone already — Uber One subscription covers both ride-share discounts and free delivery.
Amazon Prime subscriber who wants free delivery subscription at no added cost
Grubhub
Grubhub+ is included with Amazon Prime at no extra charge — the best value for Prime members who order delivery even occasionally.
Grocery, household, and specialty retail delivery
Instacart
1,400+ retail partners including Costco, Whole Foods, Aldi, and BevMo — no other app matches its grocery and household essentials selection.
Why customers pick DoorDash
- 67%+ US market share — most restaurant options in virtually every US city
- DashPass free with Chase Sapphire Preferred and Reserve cards — huge value for cardholders
- DashMart provides convenience store delivery in 15–30 minutes
- Widest selection of national chains AND local restaurants in most markets
- Fastest average delivery time of major platforms in most US cities
When to consider alternatives
- Service fees and small order fees can make occasional orders expensive without DashPass
- DashPass at $9.99/month only makes sense for 2+ orders per month
- Restaurant quality control varies — experience depends on individual restaurant compliance
- Surge pricing during peak hours can significantly increase total cost