Uber Eats’ stacked fees can inflate a $15 meal to $25+ before you even tip. Here are six food delivery alternatives with lower fees, better restaurant coverage, and options that support local businesses without sky-high commissions.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in Uber Eats's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the U.S., partnering with 300,000+ restaurants. DashPass ($9.99/month) eliminates delivery fees and reduces service fees on orders over $12. Wider restaurant selection than Uber Eats in most suburban and mid-size markets.
Explore DoorDash data →Grubhub partners with 300,000+ restaurants and offers Grubhub+ ($9.99/month) for unlimited free delivery and 5% cashback on pickup. Amazon Prime members get Grubhub+ included for free — making it the best deal if you already subscribe to Prime.
Explore Grubhub data →Instacart delivers from 1,400+ retail banners including Costco, Kroger, and Whole Foods. Instacart+ ($9.99/month) offers unlimited free delivery on orders over $35 and 5% credit back. Also delivers from restaurants in select markets.
Explore Instacart data →Now owned by Uber but still operates as a separate app in many markets. Postmates delivers not just food but groceries, alcohol, and convenience items from virtually any store — 24 hours a day. Good for late-night orders.
Explore Postmates data →Slice connects you directly with independent pizzerias and charges restaurants a flat fee instead of a percentage commission. This means lower prices and more money going to your local pizza shop. Available in thousands of U.S. cities.
Explore Slice data →ChowNow powers direct ordering for independent restaurants — no commissions, so restaurants keep more revenue and can offer lower prices. Supports pickup, delivery, and dine-in ordering through each restaurant’s branded experience.
Explore ChowNow data →We identified these alternatives by analyzing review patterns across food delivery apps. Users leaving Uber Eats most commonly cite excessive fees, inconsistent delivery quality, and limited restaurant availability as their reasons for switching.
Grubhub is the cheapest if you have Amazon Prime, since Grubhub+ is included free. DoorDash and Uber Eats have similar fee structures. For truly low fees, order directly through restaurant apps or platforms like Slice and ChowNow that don’t charge delivery commissions.
DoorDash has wider restaurant coverage in suburban and mid-size U.S. markets. Uber Eats tends to be stronger in major cities and for grocery/alcohol delivery. Both charge similar fees. The best choice depends on which app has more of your favorite restaurants in your area.
Yes. Many restaurants offer free delivery on orders above a certain amount. Pickup orders eliminate delivery fees entirely. Grubhub also waives all delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50, even without Grubhub+.
We analyze App Store metadata, review patterns, and user migration data to surface the best alternatives objectively — no sponsored placements or affiliate rankings.
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