DoorDash vs Uber Eats Fees for Restaurants: What You Actually Pay
By Bruno Vasconcellos, founder of Beatus MídiasOctober 2, 2026 · 6 min read
How much do DoorDash and Uber Eats charge restaurants?
| Plan | Delivery commission | Pickup |
|---|---|---|
| DoorDash Basic | 15% | 6% |
| DoorDash Plus | 25% | 6% |
| DoorDash Premier | 30% | 6% |
| Uber Eats Lite | 20% (15% in select cities) | 7% with validated in-store pricing, otherwise 10% |
| Uber Eats Plus | 25% | 7% with validated in-store pricing, otherwise 10% |
| Uber Eats Premium | 30% | 7% with validated in-store pricing, otherwise 10% |
Sources: DoorDash Marketplace pricing and Uber Eats pricing. Plans, trials and city exceptions change; always confirm current terms with the platform before deciding.
What does that mean on a real order?
On a $40 delivery order, a 15% commission is $6, a 25% commission is $10 and a 30% commission is $12. That money comes out before food cost, labor and rent. Higher plans buy more visibility inside the app, but the restaurant pays for that visibility on every single order, including orders from customers who already knew and loved the restaurant.
Are delivery apps bad for restaurants?
Not necessarily. Apps bring discovery: people browsing for something to eat find restaurants they didn't know. The problem is dependence. When most orders, and most regulars, live inside an app, the restaurant pays commission forever on customers it already won, and it can't contact them directly.
How do restaurants keep more margin?
- Use the apps for discovery, and pick the plan based on real numbers, not just visibility.
- Build a direct ordering channel and point your Google profile, social bio and packaging to it.
- Send paid ads to your own channel instead of a marketplace listing.
- Invite app customers to order direct next time, within each platform's rules, with an offer that is worth it to them.
The bottom line
Commission is the price of discovery. Pay it for new customers if it makes sense, but build your own channel so your regulars don't cost you 15% to 30% forever.
Frequently asked questions
What percentage does DoorDash take from restaurants?
DoorDash lists delivery commission of 15% on its Basic plan, 25% on Plus and 30% on Premier, with 6% on pickup orders and no monthly or signup fee, according to its Marketplace pricing page checked in October 2026. Terms can change and trials may apply, so confirm the current rates with DoorDash before choosing a plan.
What percentage does Uber Eats take from restaurants?
Uber Eats lists a 20% marketplace fee on its Lite plan, 15% in select cities, 25% on Plus and 30% on Premium, according to its US pricing page checked in October 2026. Pickup orders carry a 7% fee with validated in-store pricing, or 10% without it. Confirm current terms with Uber Eats, since plans change.
How can a restaurant avoid delivery app commissions?
By growing a direct ordering channel next to the apps. A restaurant's own ordering page avoids marketplace commission on those orders, paying mainly payment processing. Point your Google profile, social media and paid ads to it, and give app customers a good reason to order direct next time, so regulars gradually move to the channel you control.
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