DoorDash vs Uber Eats vs Grubhub: which is best for your restaurant?
Updated October 20, 2026
On a delivery order, DoorDash and Uber Eats each take 15% to 30% depending on the plan, with card processing included, while Grubhub takes from 15% to 30% plus card processing on top. For pickup, DoorDash charges 6% and Uber Eats 7%, but Grubhub charges its full marketing commission of 5% to 20%. On a US$40 delivery order that's US$6 to US$13.52 per order in fees, against about US$1.46 in Stripe fees for the same order placed on your own ordering page. Most restaurants use one or two apps for reach and send repeat customers to a direct link.
In short
- DoorDash: Basic 15%, Plus 25%, Premier 30%; pickup 6%; processing included; no commission for the first 7 days (Basic) or 30 days (Plus, Premier).
- Uber Eats: Lite 20%, Plus 25%, Premium 30%; pickup 7% (10% if your pickup prices don't match in-store prices); self-delivery 15%; 30-day 0% intro rate on Plus and Premium.
- Grubhub: marketing commission 5% (Basic), 15% (Plus) or 20% (All-access), plus a delivery fee from 10% when its drivers deliver, plus card processing.
- City caps: New York City, San Francisco and Seattle limit what apps can charge.
- Direct orders on Menuthere: 0% commission; you pay only Stripe's fee (2.9% + 30¢ in the US) on Lite, US$17 a month.
Fees side by side (as of October 2026)
| DoorDash | Uber Eats | Grubhub | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry plan, app delivers | Basic 15% | Lite 20% | Basic 5% + delivery from 10% = from 15% |
| Middle plan | Plus 25% | Plus 25% | Plus 15% + delivery from 10% = from 25% |
| Top plan | Premier 30% | Premium 30% | All-access 20% + delivery from 10% = from 30% |
| Pickup | 6% on every plan (prices must match in-store) | 7% (10% without matching in-store prices) | The plan's marketing commission (5%, 15% or 20%) |
| You deliver yourself | Plan rates apply | 15% (self-delivery plan) | The marketing commission only |
| Card processing | Included | Included (NYC Lite adds a 3% card fee) | Extra; Grubhub's own 2024 guide put it at 3.05% + 30¢ |
| Intro offer | 0% commission for 7 days (Basic) or 30 days (Plus, Premier) | 0% intro rate for 30 days on Plus and Premium | None listed |
| Tablet | Free during trial, then US$6 a week | From US$4.99 a week | Free |
| Payouts | Weekly direct deposit; daily payouts at no charge if you opt in | Weekly; daily pay available for eligible stores | Direct deposit weekly, twice a week or every two weeks, or a monthly check |
Rates are the apps' published US rates. Uber Eats lists lower Lite rates in some regulated cities, such as 15% in Seattle and Los Angeles. Details, sources and calculators are on our pages for DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub commission in the US.
Worked example: one US$40 order on each app and direct
Prices as of October 2026. Fees are worked on a US$40.00 food subtotal, before tax and tip.
Delivery by the app's couriers
| Channel | Commission | Card processing | Total fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoorDash Basic (15%) | US$6.00 | Included | US$6.00 | US$34.00 |
| DoorDash Plus (25%) | US$10.00 | Included | US$10.00 | US$30.00 |
| DoorDash Premier (30%) | US$12.00 | Included | US$12.00 | US$28.00 |
| Uber Eats Lite (20%) | US$8.00 | Included | US$8.00 | US$32.00 |
| Uber Eats Plus (25%) | US$10.00 | Included | US$10.00 | US$30.00 |
| Uber Eats Premium (30%) | US$12.00 | Included | US$12.00 | US$28.00 |
| Grubhub Basic (5% + 10%) | US$6.00 | US$1.52 | US$7.52 | US$32.48 |
| Grubhub Plus (15% + 10%) | US$10.00 | US$1.52 | US$11.52 | US$28.48 |
| Grubhub All-access (20% + 10%) | US$12.00 | US$1.52 | US$13.52 | US$26.48 |
Pickup
| Channel | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| DoorDash pickup (6%) | US$2.40 | US$37.60 |
| Uber Eats pickup (7%) | US$2.80 | US$37.20 |
| Grubhub Basic pickup (5% + processing) | US$3.52 | US$36.48 |
| Grubhub Plus pickup (15% + processing) | US$7.52 | US$32.48 |
Direct order on your own ordering page
| Channel | Fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|
| Menuthere + your Stripe account (2.9% + 30¢; Menuthere commission 0%) | US$1.46 | US$38.54 |
| Uber Eats Webshop (2.5% + 29¢) | US$1.29 | US$38.71 |
Grubhub processing uses the 3.05% + 30¢ figure from Grubhub's 2024 guide; check your statement for your actual rate. On a direct delivery order you also pay for your own driver or a delivery service. Work out your delivery charge with the delivery fee calculator.
What it adds up to: 300 delivery orders a month at US$40 on DoorDash Plus is US$3,000 in commission. The same orders placed directly cost about US$438 in Stripe fees plus the Menuthere Lite plan at US$17.
Their own direct-ordering products
Each app also sells online ordering for your own website:
- DoorDash online ordering: no commission. Card processing is 3.3% + 30¢ an order on the free Starter tier, or 2.9% + 30¢ on the paid Boost (US$99 a month) and Pro (US$249 a month) tiers.
- Uber Eats Webshop: no commission; 2.5% + 29¢ an order.
- Grubhub Direct: no commission or delivery fees for Grubhub restaurants; you pay the processing fee.
We compare them in are Uber Webshop, DoorDash and Grubhub Direct really commission-free? and in our alternatives to DoorDash online ordering, Grubhub Direct and the Uber Eats storefront.
City fee caps
Three big cities limit delivery app fees:
| City | Cap |
|---|---|
| New York City | 15% for delivery, 5% for basic service and 3% for card processing (or its actual cost); since June 2025 apps may also offer an optional enhanced service at up to 20% more |
| San Francisco | 15% an order, but a platform may charge more if it also offers each covered restaurant a delivery option at 15% or less; chains are excluded |
| Seattle | 15% for deliveries inside city limits; more only for extra services, and only if a 15% package is also offered |
Read more in do city fee caps limit DoorDash fees in NYC, Seattle and San Francisco?
Which app suits which restaurant
- Mostly pickup orders: DoorDash (6%) or Uber Eats (7%) cost far less than Grubhub, where pickup pays the full marketing commission.
- You have your own drivers: Uber Eats' self-delivery plan is 15%; Grubhub charges only its marketing commission, from 5% on Basic, plus processing.
- Lowest entry rate with the app's couriers: DoorDash Basic and Grubhub Basic are both 15% before processing; Grubhub adds card fees.
- In New York City, San Francisco or Seattle: check the capped rates in your city before choosing a plan.
- On more than one app: you can list on several. See can I be on Uber Eats and DoorDash at the same time?
This is a summary of published rates as of October 2026. Contracts can differ, so check your own agreement.
Where Menuthere fits
Menuthere gives you your own ordering page and QR menu with 0% commission, so the apps bring new customers and your link keeps the regulars.
- Free plan: ordering website, QR menu, pickup, delivery and table ordering, up to 50 orders a month, orders sent to your WhatsApp. Customers pay at the counter or on delivery.
- Lite, US$17 a month: card payments through your own Stripe account, so the money goes to your Stripe balance and Stripe pays out to your bank on its own schedule. Also pre-orders, coupons and your own domain. See connect Stripe and Menuthere takes 0% commission.
- Pro, US$39 a month: WhatsApp Business ordering, loyalty points and your own riders.
Menuthere never adds a card surcharge at checkout. To move regulars off the apps, put a QR code with "Order direct next time" in each delivery bag. See the online ordering system for the USA, the best online ordering systems in the USA, pricing, or our alternatives to DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub. All rates: delivery app commission.
FAQs
Which is cheaper for restaurants, DoorDash, Uber Eats or Grubhub?
On delivery, the entry plans start at 15% on DoorDash Basic, 20% on Uber Eats Lite and 15% plus card processing on Grubhub Basic. On pickup, DoorDash at 6% and Uber Eats at 7% are cheapest, because Grubhub charges its full marketing commission on pickup orders.
Does Grubhub charge card processing fees?
Yes. Grubhub says its plan prices don't include payment processing. Its own 2024 pricing guide put the fee at 3.05% plus 30 cents per prepaid order. DoorDash and Uber Eats include processing in their marketplace commission.
What does DoorDash charge restaurants for pickup?
6% of the order on every plan, as long as your pickup menu prices match your in-store prices.
What does Uber Eats charge restaurants in 2026?
20% on Lite, 25% on Plus and 30% on Premium when Uber's couriers deliver, 7% on pickup and 15% if you deliver yourself on the self-delivery plan. Uber raised Lite from 15% to 20% on March 11, 2026.
How often do DoorDash, Uber Eats and Grubhub pay restaurants?
DoorDash pays weekly by direct deposit and offers daily payouts at no charge. Uber Eats pays weekly and offers daily pay to eligible stores. Grubhub pays by direct deposit weekly, twice a week or every two weeks, or by monthly check.
Can I take orders directly without paying commission?
Yes. A Menuthere ordering page charges 0% commission. On the Free plan customers pay at pickup or on delivery; on Lite they pay by card through your own Stripe account, and Stripe charges 2.9% plus 30 cents per US card payment.
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