Food delivery apps have become much more common in recent years, generating an estimated $4.3 million in revenue alone in 2020. This market is projected to double in the next year or two.
With the number of people ordering food online, there has been a demand for delivery drivers for apps like UberEats and DoorDash. It can be a great way to generate additional income as a side job or a full-time job.
In this article, you will learn the difference between UberEats and DoorDash. We cover how they work, the requirements to become a driver, how much you can earn, the pros and cons, and ultimately which is better.
UberEats vs. DoorDash: How do they work?
UberEats and DoorDash are two very similar food delivery apps in Canada. Here’s a brief description of how each one works for customers and drivers.
How does Uber Eats work?
UberEats is one of the leading food delivery platforms available in thousands of cities around the world. Customers browse restaurants in their area and can place an order for delivery to their door.
Once the order is placed, nearby Uber delivery drivers are notified and can accept the order. They follow the instructions in the app to get to the restaurant, pick up the order, and drop it off at the customer’s door.
UberEats has the option of contactless delivery or meet at the door.
How does DoorDash work?
Customers log into the DoorDash app and select a restaurant to order from. They pay for the food and wait for the order to arrive.
Like UberEats, DoorDash Dashers can accept orders placed near them. They drive to the restaurant using the in-app navigation, pick up the order, and drop it off for the customer.
When the delivery is successful, Dashers can accept another delivery request.
DoorDash vs UberEats Driver Requirements
After signing up, these are the requirements for DoorDash and UberEats:
How to become an UberEats driver
If you are delivering by car, the requirements are as follows. You should:
- Have a valid driver’s license (requirements vary by location)
- Be at least 21 years old
- Have a 2 or 4 door car less than 20 years old
- Have proof of eligibility to work
- Complete the vetting process
If you are delivering by bicycle or on foot, you must have proof of work eligibility and pass the background check.
How to become a DoorDash driver
DoorDash drivers can make deliveries using a car, scooter, or bicycle. The requirements to register are:
- You must be 18 years or older.
- You must have an iPhone or Android smartphone and install the DoorDash app
- If you use a car, you must have a valid driver’s license, more than 1 year of driving experience, a clean driving record, and car insurance
The requirements to become a Dasher are less stringent than for UberEats, especially if you use a scooter or bike.
UberEats vs DoorDash Driver Pay: How Much Can You Earn?
The win rate for the two apps is a bit different. Here’s what you can earn as an UberEats vs DoorDash driver.
How much do UberEats drivers earn?
Uber doesn’t specify how much you can earn as a delivery driver. There is no information on their website that says how much you can earn per delivery or per hour.
Earnings for UberEats drivers vary by city, deliveries completed, distance, and other factors.
In Canada, an UberEats driver earns an average of $17.44 per hour. The annual salary averages around $54,368, according to Glass door.
How much do DoorDash drivers make?
Dashers earn a base salary of $2 to over $10 for each delivery they make. Actual base payment ranges are based on estimated time to complete delivery, distance, and convenience of order.
DoorDash drivers earn an average of $24.70 per hour in Ontario, but this rate depends on how many orders they complete, customer tips, and other factors.
Pros and cons of UberEats and DoorDash
UberEats and DoorDash have their pros and cons. Here are the biggest pros and cons of working for DoorDash and UberEats.
UberEats Professionals
- You can work as many or as few hours as you like in your schedule
- You can deliver with a car, bike or scooter.
- Withdraw with Instant Pay with as little as $1
- Keep 100% of the tips you receive
Cons of UberEats
- Uber does not indicate the base pay rate until you sign up
- low average pay
- Many say that Uber has bad customer service
DoorDash Professionals
- Flexible hours, work when you want
- You keep 100% of tips and shipping costs
- Earning bonuses like max payout and challenges can increase your earnings
- You can schedule blocks of time for future deliveries
DoorDash Cons
- Tips always vary by customer.
- Base pay rates are always different depending on the distance and deliveries you accept
- You cannot work unless it is a busy time or you have scheduled a block of time in advance
DoorDash vs UberEats: How to Earn More
DoorDash and UberEats offer promotions and ways you can earn more when you deliver food.
Tips to earn more with UberEats
There are quite a few ways you can increase your earnings with UberEats.
If there is a busy area in your city, try to limit your radius and only accept orders within that area. There will be more opportunities to complete deliveries, since you will be close and able to accept orders immediately. You will save time, gas and earn more money.
Take advantage of Surge times. During peak hours, you can earn up to 2-3 times what you normally would. To find areas with Surge prices, look for the highlighted areas on the UberEats map. They will usually appear in the same areas and times each week.
When you sign up as an UberEats driver, you can also get a referral code to share with your friends and invite them to sign up. The exact amount of the reward varies by city, but it could increase your earnings by a few hundred dollars.
Lastly, be extra courteous and deliver orders on time. If you do a good job and the customers are satisfied, they will more than likely give you a tip, of which you keep 100%.
How to Earn More as a DoorDash Driver
DoorDash offers three promotions to increase your earnings:
Challenges: When Dashers complete a set number of deliveries within a set period of time, they can earn extra money through incentives.
Peak Pay: At peak times during the day, you can earn more with Peak Pay, which is added to your total earnings when you accept a delivery.
Guaranteed earnings: These are offers sent via SMS or email to Dashers. They receive a pay incentive for earning at least a specified amount of money within a specified number of days (not including tips).
In addition to those incentives, Dashers can earn deliveries by accepting orders from nearby restaurants or delivery destinations on the same route.
DoorDash vs UberEats: Customer Service
Customer service is for the following:
Uber Eats customer service
If you need to contact customer service, the UberEats phone number is 833-275-3287.
Uber also offers 24/7 support for drivers through the mobile app.
Uber claims to provide excellent customer service; however, some negative reviews on TrustPilot say otherwise.
DoorDash Customer Service
If there is a problem with an order, Dashers can email [email protected]. For urgent delivery issues, they can call (855) 973-1040.
DoorDash Drive support FAQ can be found here.
Which is better: DoorDash or UberEats?
DoorDash promises drivers an average base salary of $2 to $10+ plus 100% of any tips they receive. Meanwhile, UberEats doesn’t indicate how much drivers can earn. It appears that UberEats’ hourly rate is less than DoorDash’s at just $17.44 per hour.
If both delivery apps are available in your city, try DoorDash for a higher average salary.
DoorDash has more features and earning opportunities for drivers and fewer vehicle restrictions than UberEats.
You can work as a driver for both delivery apps at the same time, so if you’re not sure which one to choose, try both and decide which one works best for you.
Check out our full DoorDash driver review and Uber driver review for more details.
frequent questions
Which is more popular: DoorDash or UberEats?
According to Second Bloomberg measureDoorDash and its subsidiaries accounted for 59% of US meal delivery sales, and UberEats accounted for 24% as of May 2022. Therefore, DoorDash is more popular in most cities.
What is the difference between the Dashpass and the UberEats pass?
Both Dashpass and Uber Eats Pass are monthly subscription services that cost $9.99/month. Dashpass lets you get free delivery on orders over $12, and Uber Eats Pass gives you free delivery plus a 5% discount on eligible orders over $15.
Which is cheaper: DoorDash or UberEats?
UberEats and Doordash are very similarly priced, so it mostly depends on the location and the restaurant you order from. Both food delivery apps charge a delivery fee of $2 to $5 per order if you don’t have a Dashpass or Uber Eats Pass.
Can you work for UberEats and DoorDash?
Yes, you can work for both food delivery apps at the same time. In fact, Uber encourages drivers to deliver using UberEats in their spare time along with their other jobs.
What makes DoorDash different from UberEats?
DoorDash and UberEats are very similar delivery apps. Both are easy to use and intuitive, but DoorDash tends to pay better and have more flexible features for drivers, including advance shift scheduling and fewer vehicle restrictions than UberEats.
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