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Delivery apps for restaurants: ranking (2026, draft)

Apps that bring you new customers and deliver your orders, for a commission on each order. They have their own ranking: they aren't a substitute for direct ordering.

Updated Oct 2, 2026Methodology v0.1.0 · Draft
Commission on each order, by appDoorDash Marketplace: Orders the app delivers: 15% to 30% (Basic 15%, Plus 25%, Premier 30%); Pickup orders on the app: 6%. Commission on pickup orders; Card processing included in the commission: Yes. Uber Eats: Orders the app delivers: 20% to 30% (Lite 20%, Plus 25%, Premium 30%); Deliveries to the app's members: 5% (Plus 5%). Extra commission on Uber One orders (Plus). Added to the commission on orders the app delivers; Pickup orders on the app: 7%. Commission on pickup orders (with validated prices); Card processing included in the commission: Yes. Except in New York City and Portland, where the Lite plan charges card processing apart. Grubhub: Every online order: 5% to 20% (Basic 5%, Plus 15%, All-access 20%); Orders the app delivers: 10%. Delivery fee when Grubhub delivers (from 10%). Added to the commission on every online order; Card processing included in the commission: No; Card processing (%): 3.05%; Card processing (per order): 30¢. The apps also charge your customers their own fees, which are not in these numbers. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.Commission oneach order, by app% of each orderEvery online orderOrders the app deliversDeliveries to the app's membersPickup orders on the appOne plan010%20%30%DoorDash MarketplaceCard processing included in the commission: YesBasic 15%Plus 25%Premier 30%Orders the app delivers15% to 30%Commission on pickup ordersPickup orders on the app6%Uber EatsCard processing included in the commission: Yes.Except in New York City and Portland, where the Liteplan charges card processing apart.Lite 20%Plus 25%Premium 30%Orders the app delivers20% to 30%Plus 5%Deliveries to the app's members5%Extra commission on Uber One orders (Plus)Added to the commission on orders the app deliversPickup orders on the app7%Commission on pickup orders (with validated prices)GrubhubCard processing included in the commission: NoCard processing (%): 3.05%Card processing (per order): 30¢Basic 5%Plus 15%All-access 20%Every online order5% to 20%Orders the app delivers10%Delivery fee when Grubhub delivers (from 10%)Added to the commission on every online orderThe apps also charge your customers theirown fees, which are not in these numbers.Data as of Oct 2, 2026
Commission on each order, by appDoorDash Marketplace: Orders the app delivers: 15% to 30% (Basic 15%, Plus 25%, Premier 30%); Pickup orders on the app: 6%. Commission on pickup orders; Card processing included in the commission: Yes. Uber Eats: Orders the app delivers: 20% to 30% (Lite 20%, Plus 25%, Premium 30%); Deliveries to the app's members: 5% (Plus 5%). Extra commission on Uber One orders (Plus). Added to the commission on orders the app delivers; Pickup orders on the app: 7%. Commission on pickup orders (with validated prices); Card processing included in the commission: Yes. Except in New York City and Portland, where the Lite plan charges card processing apart. Grubhub: Every online order: 5% to 20% (Basic 5%, Plus 15%, All-access 20%); Orders the app delivers: 10%. Delivery fee when Grubhub delivers (from 10%). Added to the commission on every online order; Card processing included in the commission: No; Card processing (%): 3.05%; Card processing (per order): 30¢. The apps also charge your customers their own fees, which are not in these numbers. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.Commission oneach order, byapp%Orders the appdeliversPickup orders on theappThe apps also charge your customerstheir own fees, which are not in thesenumbers.% of each order010%20%30%DoorDash MarketplaceCard processing included in the commission: YesBasic 15%Plus 25%Premier 30%Orders the app delivers15% to 30%6%Commission on pickup ordersPickup orders on the app6%Uber EatsCard processing included in the commission: Yes. Except in New York City andPortland, where the Lite plan charges card processing apart.Lite 20%Plus 25%Premium 30%Orders the app delivers20% to 30%Plus 5%Deliveries to the app'smembers5%Extra commission on Uber One orders (Plus)Added to the commission on orders the app delivers7%Commission on pickup orders (with validated prices)Pickup orders on the app7%GrubhubCard processing included in the commission: NoCard processing (%): 3.05% · Card processing (per order): 30¢Basic 5%Plus 15%All-access 20%Every online order5% to 20%10%Delivery fee when Grubhub delivers (from 10%)Orders the app delivers10%Added to the commission on every online orderEvery online orderOrders the app deliversDeliveries to the app's membersPickup orders on the appOne planData as of Oct 2, 2026
Data as of Oct 2, 2026 · Every fee, with its source: DoorDash Marketplace · Uber Eats · Grubhub

Commission on each order, by app

DoorDash Marketplace

  • Orders the app delivers: 15% to 30% (Basic 15%, Plus 25%, Premier 30%)
  • Pickup orders on the app: 6%. Commission on pickup orders
  • Card processing included in the commission: Yes

Uber Eats

  • Orders the app delivers: 20% to 30% (Lite 20%, Plus 25%, Premium 30%)
  • Deliveries to the app's members: 5% (Plus 5%). Extra commission on Uber One orders (Plus). Added to the commission on orders the app delivers
  • Pickup orders on the app: 7%. Commission on pickup orders (with validated prices)
  • Card processing included in the commission: Yes. Except in New York City and Portland, where the Lite plan charges card processing apart.

Grubhub

  • Every online order: 5% to 20% (Basic 5%, Plus 15%, All-access 20%)
  • Orders the app delivers: 10%. Delivery fee when Grubhub delivers (from 10%). Added to the commission on every online order
  • Card processing included in the commission: No
  • Card processing (%): 3.05%
  • Card processing (per order): 30¢

The apps also charge your customers their own fees, which are not in these numbers.

Delivery apps, by RTC ScoreDoorDash Marketplace: 7.5 out of 10, #1 for Delivery apps. Uber Eats: 6.6 out of 10, #2 for Delivery apps. Grubhub: 4.8 out of 10, #3 for Delivery apps. Separate ranking: Delivery apps. Methodology v0.1.0 · Draft. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.Methodology v0.1.0 · DraftDelivery apps,by RTC ScoreSeparate ranking: Delivery apps7.5out of 100510DoorDashMarketplace#1 for Delivery apps6.6out of 100510Uber Eats#2 for Delivery apps4.8out of 100510Grubhub#3 for Delivery appsData as of Oct 2, 2026
Delivery apps, by RTC ScoreDoorDash Marketplace: 7.5 out of 10, #1 for Delivery apps. Uber Eats: 6.6 out of 10, #2 for Delivery apps. Grubhub: 4.8 out of 10, #3 for Delivery apps. Separate ranking: Delivery apps. Methodology v0.1.0 · Draft. Data as of Oct 2, 2026.Delivery apps, by RTC ScoreSeparate ranking: Delivery appsMethodology v0.1.0 · Draft7.5out of 100510DoorDash Marketplace#1 for Delivery apps6.6out of 100510Uber Eats#2 for Delivery apps4.8out of 100510Grubhub#3 for Delivery appsData as of Oct 2, 2026
Data as of Oct 2, 2026 · The ranking below has the detail of each one. How we score

Delivery apps, by RTC Score

Separate ranking: Delivery apps

  • DoorDash Marketplace: 7.5 out of 10, #1 for Delivery apps.
  • Uber Eats: 6.6 out of 10, #2 for Delivery apps.
  • Grubhub: 4.8 out of 10, #3 for Delivery apps.

Methodology v0.1.0 · Draft

The ranking

  1. DoorDash Marketplace

    By DoorDash

    DoorDash's delivery app for restaurants: it lists you to its customers and its Dashers deliver, for 15% to 30% of each delivery and 6% of each pickup, with card processing included and no monthly fee.

    RTC SCORE

    7.5

    #1 for Delivery apps

    Pros

    • Pickup orders cost 6% on every plan if your DoorDash prices match your in-store prices, and card processing is included in the commission.
    • No monthly fee, setup fee or cancellation fee, and you can leave with 7 days' written notice.
    • Phone support 24/7, plus live chat in the tablet and the Business Manager app.

    Cons

    • Deliveries cost 15% on Basic, with a smaller delivery area and without DashPass; DashPass comes only with Plus (25%) or Premier (30%).
    • Marketplace orders don't give you your customers' contact data.
    • Your customers pay DoorDash a delivery fee and a service fee (a percentage of the subtotal) on delivery orders, on top of your prices.
    Initial term
    Month to month
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    PricingContract

    Strongest on 12-month cost of the reference restaurant on the app, 24/7 support, and subscription for your customers.

  2. Uber Eats

    By Uber Eats

    Uber's delivery app for restaurants: it lists you to its customers and its couriers deliver, for 20% to 30% of each delivery and 7% of each pickup, with card processing included, no monthly fee and lower Lite rates published for 13 jurisdictions.

    RTC SCORE

    6.6

    #2 for Delivery apps

    Pros

    • Pickup orders cost 7% if your app prices match your in-store prices, and card processing is included in the commission outside New York City and Portland.
    • No monthly or setup fee, and no early termination fee.
    • Publishes lower Lite rates for 13 jurisdictions.

    Cons

    • Lite charges 20% on deliveries, without Uber One; Uber One comes only with Plus (25%, plus 5% on Uber One orders) or Premium (30%).
    • To leave you must give 60 days' notice, and you can't while an offer or ad you bought is running.
    • Marketplace orders don't give you your customers' contact data.
    Initial term
    Month to month
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    PricingContract

    Strongest on 12-month cost of the reference restaurant on the app, 24/7 support, and subscription for your customers.

  3. Grubhub

    By Grubhub

    Grubhub's delivery app for restaurants: a 5% to 20% marketing commission on every order, plus a delivery fee from 10% when Grubhub delivers and card processing apart (3.05% + 30¢), with no monthly fee and 3 days' notice to leave.

    RTC SCORE

    4.8

    #3 for Delivery apps

    Pros

    • Basic charges a 5% marketing commission per order; pickup and self-delivered orders pay only that, plus card processing.
    • No monthly, setup or cancellation fees, a tablet at no cost to the restaurant, and you can leave with 3 days' written notice.
    • 24/7 care team for live orders.

    Cons

    • Card processing is charged apart: 3.05% + 30¢ per order, Grubhub's standard rate.
    • The delivery fee is published only as "from 10%", and Grubhub+ comes only with Plus (15%) or All-access (20%).
    • Marketplace orders don't give you your customers' contact data.
    Initial term
    Month to month
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    PricingContract

    Strongest on 12-month cost of the reference restaurant on the app, 24/7 support, and subscription for your customers.

This is general information about published contracts, not legal advice: read your own contract and check with a lawyer before you sign.

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