How much does iFood charge restaurants?
By the Menuthere editorial team · Updated
On iFood a restaurant pays 15.2% per order on the Basic plan (12% commission + 3.2% online-payment fee) and up to 26.2% on the Delivery plan (23% + 3.2%), plus a monthly fee of R$110 or R$150 once you bill over R$1,800 a month. Your own ordering channel charges a flat fee and 0% commission — with Menuthere every order keeps its full value.
- iFood Basic: 12% commission + 3.2% payment = 15.2%; the restaurant handles delivery.
- iFood Delivery: 23% commission + 3.2% payment = 26.2%; iFood handles delivery.
- A monthly fee of R$110 (Basic) or R$150 (Delivery) applies once you bill over R$1,800 a month.
- On a R$100 order you keep about R$84.80 on Basic or R$73.80 on Delivery.
- Your own channel is 0% commission — Menuthere is US$0 on Free, US$17/mo Lite, US$39/mo Pro.
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What are iFood's two commission rates?
iFood has two plans. On the Basic plan the restaurant delivers and pays 12% commission plus a 3.2% online-payment fee, so 15.2% per order. On the Delivery plan iFood delivers and the commission rises to 23%, plus the same 3.2% payment fee, reaching 26.2%. Both plans add a monthly fee once you bill over R$1,800 a month.
| Plan | Commission | Payment fee | Total | Who delivers |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 12% | 3.2% | 15.2% | The restaurant |
| Delivery | 23% | 3.2% | 26.2% | iFood |
How much is left of a R$100 order?
On the Basic plan a R$100 order loses R$12 commission and R$3.20 payment fee, leaving about R$84.80. On the Delivery plan the same order loses R$23 plus R$3.20, leaving about R$73.80. The more you sell on the app, the more the cut adds up, because commission scales with sales.
Does iFood also charge a monthly fee?
Yes. Once a restaurant bills over R$1,800 a month, iFood charges a monthly fee of R$110 on the Basic plan or R$150 on the Delivery plan, on top of the per-order commission. Below that billing threshold the monthly fee does not apply.
How can I lower what I pay iFood?
You cannot change iFood's rate, but you can change how much of your business runs through it. Keep the app for discovery and move repeat customers to your own ordering link, where there is no commission. Send them there with a QR code, your Google listing and WhatsApp.
- Print a QR code for tables and takeaway bags that opens your own menu.
- Add an order link to your Google Business Profile.
- Reorder on WhatsApp for regulars, with no commission.
- Compare the full cost in iFood vs your own site.
Who this is a good fit for
- Owners who want to know the real cost of an iFood order before deciding how much to lean on the app.
- Restaurants that already have repeat customers they could move to a commission-free channel.
Who this is not for
- A brand-new place with no audience yet: iFood's marketplace can bring the first orders while you build your own channel.
- Owners who want iFood to handle the drivers and accept the Delivery-plan rate for that service.
Common follow-up questions
Is the 3.2% payment fee part of iFood's commission?
It is separate from the sales commission but iFood still deducts it, so the real cost per online order is 15.2% on Basic and 26.2% on Delivery.
Can I use iFood and my own channel at the same time?
Yes. Many restaurants keep iFood for discovery and point repeat customers to their own commission-free link. See how to leave iFood without losing customers.
What does Menuthere cost compared with iFood's cut?
Menuthere is 0% commission on every plan. The Free plan is US$0, Lite is US$17/month and Pro is US$39/month — a flat fee instead of a percentage of each order.
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Sources (3)
- iFood fees for restaurants, iFood, read 25 October 2026
- iFood 2026 fees — what is left of R$100, Brendi, read 25 October 2026
- Menuthere pricing — 0% commission on every plan, Menuthere, read 25 October 2026