How we make this list: we compare pricing pages, product documentation and public user reviews. Ratings come from G2, Capterra or Trustpilot, with the date we checked them.
Key takeaways
- DoorDash offers the broadest restaurant and store selection in most US markets, with DashPass at $9.99 per month for free delivery on eligible orders.
- Uber Eats is the strongest choice for people who also use Uber rides, since Uber One at $9.99 per month covers both.
- Grubhub+ also costs $9.99 per month and can be the cheapest option where a reader's favorite restaurants are Grubhub partners.
- No single app is cheapest on every order, because menu prices, delivery fees, and service fees vary by restaurant and location.
- Slice and goPuff serve narrower needs well: local pizza shops and fast convenience delivery.
Ask ten people which food delivery app is best and you will get ten answers based on one street, one restaurant, and one bad delivery. That is the point. Food delivery is local. The best app in one neighborhood can be thin in the next, and the cheapest app for a pizza order can be expensive for groceries. Fees also change the math. Delivery fees, service fees, small order fees, and menu markups can add several dollars to a single order, and a subscription only pays off if ordering is frequent.
This guide compares nine apps that exist today and fit the category, from the three large marketplaces to niche services for pizza, convenience items, and groceries. Prices for subscriptions come from recent pricing coverage checked in October 2026. Per-order fees vary by restaurant, distance, and time, so the figures here are ranges, not promises for a specific order. Check the total at checkout before confirming, because that total is the only price that matters.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Best for | Starting price | Free plan |
|---|
 DoorDash | Broadest selection | Free to download; DashPass $9.99 per month | Yes (free app) |
 Uber Eats | Rides plus food in one membership | Free to download; Uber One $9.99 per month | Yes (free app) |
 Grubhub | Favorite local restaurants and pickup perks | Free to download; Grubhub+ $9.99 per month | Yes (free app) |
 Instacart | Groceries and household shopping | Free to download; Instacart+ from $9.99 per month | Yes (free app) |
 Slice | Local independent pizza shops | Free to download; delivery fees vary | Yes (free app) |
 goPuff | Fast convenience and late-night delivery | Free to download; delivery from $3.95 per order in supported cities | Yes (free app) |
 Walmart+ | Grocery delivery and store perks | Free to download; Walmart+ $12.95 per month or $98 per year | Yes (free app) |
 Favor Delivery | Texas delivery with local runners | Free to download; delivery fees vary | Yes (free app) |
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The best food delivery apps
Starting priceFree to download; DashPass $9.99 per month
Free planYes (free app)
DoorDash is the default choice for most US readers for a simple reason: it usually has the restaurant they want. Beyond restaurants, it covers groceries, convenience items, and retail stores, so one app can handle dinner and a forgotten household item. DashPass, at $9.99 per month or $96 per year, gives free delivery and reduced service fees on eligible orders, usually over $12, plus 5 percent back in credits on pickup orders. For anyone ordering twice a week or more, that membership often pays for itself in delivery fees alone.
The cost without DashPass deserves a closer look. Delivery fees in independent testing ranged from $0 to $3 for many orders, but service fees start near $0.60 and rise with the order total, and a small order fee applies under $12. Menu markups at some restaurants add more. If selection matters most, start here, then compare the same order on one rival app before committing to a membership.
What we like- Largest restaurant and store selection in most markets
- DashPass removes delivery fees on eligible orders over $12
- Pickup orders earn credit for members
Watch out for- Service fees rise with order size
- Small order fee of about $2.50 on orders under $12
- Menu prices at some restaurants are higher than in store
Starting priceFree to download; Uber One $9.99 per month
Free planYes (free app)
Uber Eats makes the most sense for people who already use Uber for rides. Uber One costs $9.99 per month and gives free delivery on eligible food orders, up to 10 percent off eligible orders, and 5 percent off eligible rides, plus a late-order credit promise for members. That bundle is hard to beat for a household that uses both services, because one membership replaces two separate decisions.
Without Uber One, Uber Eats pricing is similar to its rivals: delivery fees vary by store, service fees rise with the order total, and a small order fee applies under about $10. The app is often competitive for national chains, and first-order promotions appear regularly. The main weakness is the $15 minimum for free delivery on most restaurant orders, which is higher than the $12 minimum on DoorDash and Grubhub. For small solo orders, that threshold can push a reader toward a rival or toward pickup.
What we like- Uber One covers rides and food
- Up to 10 percent off eligible orders for members
- Strong coverage for national chains
Watch out for- Minimum order for free delivery is usually $15 for restaurants
- Fees vary widely by store and location
- Menu markups apply at some restaurants
Starting priceFree to download; Grubhub+ $9.99 per month
Free planYes (free app)
Grubhub is the veteran of this list, and it still wins where loyalty to specific restaurants matters. If a reader's regular spots are Grubhub partners, Grubhub+ at $9.99 per month can be cheaper over a month than a rival membership, because free delivery and lower service fees apply to the places they already order from. Amazon Prime members should check for Grubhub+ offers, since free membership periods have been offered through that partnership.
The trade-off is coverage. In many smaller markets, DoorDash lists more restaurants, and Grubhub's service fees can be high on larger orders. Pickup is free on Grubhub and now earns credit for members, which makes it a good choice for readers who live near their favorite restaurants and do not mind collecting the order. Before paying for Grubhub+, list the restaurants ordered most often in the past month and check which app lists them all.
What we like- Grubhub+ gives free delivery on eligible orders over $12
- Pickup customers earn 5 percent back as credit
- Long history with independent restaurants
Watch out for- Selection can be thinner than DoorDash outside major cities
- Service fees in testing ranged from $1.50 to $9
- Small order fee of about $2 on orders under $10
Starting priceFree to download; Instacart+ from $9.99 per month
Free planYes (free app)
Instacart belongs on this list because a large share of food delivery is now groceries, not restaurant meals. The app covers supermarkets, warehouse clubs, pharmacies, and specialty stores, and shoppers pick items, flag substitutions, and deliver the same day in many areas. Instacart+ membership, from $9.99 per month, reduces delivery fees on eligible orders and adds other perks.
Costs need care. Without membership, delivery and service fees apply, and some item prices are marked up compared with the shelf price. Tips for shoppers are separate and should be counted in the total. The quality of a shop depends on the shopper, so readers should rate substitutions clearly and set preferences for produce and meat. For restaurant meals, Instacart is not the pick. For a full grocery order, it often beats restaurant apps on per-item cost, especially when buying in volume.
What we like- Wide grocery and retail store coverage
- Same-day delivery in many areas
- Shoppers can be contacted about substitutions
Watch out for- Item prices can exceed in-store prices
- Delivery and service fees apply without membership
- Quality depends on the individual shopper
Starting priceFree to download; delivery fees vary
Free planYes (free app)
Slice does one thing and does it with care. It lists independent pizzerias, lets readers order directly, and keeps the focus on pizza, wings, and sides rather than a general marketplace. For neighborhoods with strong local pizza shops, Slice can surface places that are buried on larger apps, and ordering through Slice supports those shops more directly than a general marketplace order.
Coverage is the limit. Slice is a pizza app, so it will not help with sushi, groceries, or late-night snacks, and its shop list varies sharply by city. Delivery fees, minimums, and times are set shop by shop, so readers should compare the total with the shop's own delivery or pickup price. Where Slice covers a favorite local shop, it earns a permanent spot on the home screen. Where it does not, it is a second app, not a replacement.
What we like- Focus on independent pizzerias rather than chains
- Ordering supports local shops directly
- Simple pizza-focused interface
Watch out for- Limited to pizza and nearby shops
- Coverage is uneven outside larger cities
- Delivery fees and minimums vary by shop
Starting priceFree to download; delivery from $3.95 per order in supported cities
Free planYes (free app)
goPuff works differently from the marketplace apps. It stocks its own micro-fulfillment centers with snacks, drinks, groceries, household items, and late-night essentials, then delivers from the nearest center. That model gives a flat delivery fee, usually $3.95 per order in supported cities, and delivery times that are often measured in minutes rather than the better part of an hour. For a reader who needs snacks, medicine, or household basics at night, goPuff is the most predictable option here.
The limit is scope. goPuff does not deliver from local restaurants, so it cannot replace DoorDash or Uber Eats for dinner. Its range is convenience and household goods, and availability depends on whether a city has a fulfillment center. A membership option, FAM, offers free delivery on orders over a minimum in some markets, but terms vary, so readers should check the current offer in their city.
What we like- Flat, predictable delivery fee in supported cities
- Warehouse model allows fast delivery, often in minutes
- Wide convenience and household range
Watch out for- Not a restaurant app, so no hot meals from local restaurants
- Coverage limited to supported cities
- Minimum order and membership terms vary
Starting priceFree to download; Walmart+ $12.95 per month or $98 per year
Free planYes (free app)
Walmart+ is a grocery-first membership that earns a place here because so much food spending is now groceries. Members get free delivery on eligible orders over $35 from Walmart stores, plus fuel discounts, free shipping on many online items, and other store perks.
The limit is focus. Walmart+ does not deliver from local restaurants, so it cannot replace DoorDash or Uber Eats for dinner. Its value depends on how often the household orders groceries from Walmart, and delivery windows vary by store and demand. Readers who shop at Walmart regularly should compare Walmart+ with Instacart for a typical weekly shop. Readers who rarely shop there will get little from the membership.
What we like- Free delivery on eligible grocery orders over $35
- Fuel discounts and other store perks included
- Same-day delivery in many areas
Watch out for- Membership cost only pays off with regular Walmart shopping
- Restaurant delivery is not the focus
- Delivery windows vary by store
Starting priceFree to download; delivery fees vary
Free planYes (free app)
Favor Delivery, based in Texas, uses local runners to deliver food, groceries, and other items across Texas cities. That local model gives it deep coverage in its home state, including restaurants and stores that national apps may list less completely. For a reader in Austin, Dallas, Houston, San Antonio, or another Favor city, it is a serious alternative to the national apps.
The limit is geography. Favor does not operate outside Texas, so it cannot be a national recommendation. Within Texas, its restaurant list is smaller than DoorDash in some cities, and delivery fees and wait times vary with demand. Readers in Texas should compare Favor with DoorDash and Uber Eats for their regular restaurants, and keep the app that lists the most favorites at the lowest total. Readers outside Texas should choose from the national apps above.
What we like- Strong Texas coverage with local runners
- Delivers from restaurants and stores, not just one category
- Runner can handle multi-stop errands in some cases
Watch out for- Available only in Texas cities
- Smaller restaurant list than national apps
- Delivery fees and times vary by city and demand
How we chose
We compared pricing pages, membership terms, and public reviews, and we checked each app's homepage to confirm it exists and matches the category. Apps were judged on restaurant and store coverage, membership value, fee transparency, delivery speed, and how easy it is to compare the total at checkout. Per-order fees vary by restaurant, distance, and time, so ranges are shown where a single price would mislead, and readers should confirm the total for their own order before paying.
How to pay less without eating worse
Compare the same order on two apps
Menu prices and fees for the same restaurant can differ by several dollars across apps. Before a large order, build the same basket on two apps and compare the checkout total, including fees and tip.
Let frequency decide the membership
A $9.99 membership pays for itself after about two orders a month if it removes delivery fees, but only on the app actually used. Pick the membership for the app with the most regular restaurants, not the app with the best advertisement. Cancel a membership that goes unused for a month, since all three large memberships are month to month.
Use pickup when it is close
Pickup removes the delivery fee and, on DoorDash and Grubhub, earns credit for members. For restaurants within a short walk or drive, pickup is often the cheapest option of all.
Watch the small print on fees
Small order fees, service fees, and menu markups are where the total grows. Orders under $10 or $12 attract extra fees on most apps, so grouping a small order with a snack or drink can sometimes cost less overall than paying the small order fee.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best food delivery app overall?
DoorDash fits the most readers, because it lists the most restaurants and stores in most US markets. Uber Eats is better for readers who also use Uber rides, and Grubhub is better where a reader's favorite restaurants are Grubhub partners. The best app is usually the one that lists the most favorites in a specific neighborhood.
Are food delivery subscriptions worth it?
For readers ordering twice a week or more, yes. DashPass, Uber One, and Grubhub+ each cost $9.99 per month and remove delivery fees on eligible orders, which usually covers the membership cost after two orders. For readers ordering once a month or less, paying per order is cheaper.
Why is the same meal priced differently on different apps?
Restaurants set menu prices per platform, and each app adds its own delivery fee, service fee, and small order fee. Promotions and membership discounts also differ. That is why the checkout total, not the menu price, is the only fair comparison between apps.
Is it cheaper to order pickup instead of delivery?
Usually, yes. Pickup removes the delivery fee, and members of DashPass and Grubhub+ earn credit on pickup orders. If the restaurant is close, pickup is the cheapest option and avoids delivery delays.
Do these apps deliver groceries too?
Yes, in different ways. DoorDash and Uber Eats both offer grocery delivery in many markets, Instacart specializes in groceries, and goPuff covers convenience and household items. For a full weekly shop, Instacart is usually the strongest choice. For a few missing items, DoorDash or goPuff may be faster.
Sources we checked (8)
- https://www.doordash.com
- https://www.ubereats.com
- https://www.grubhub.com
- https://www.instacart.com
- https://slicelife.com
- https://gopuff.com
- https://www.walmart.com/plus
- https://favordelivery.com
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