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DoorDash alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll food delivery apps

Top picks

Common reasons people leave DoorDash: fees and tips add significantly to order totals, and dashPass discounts require meeting store minimums. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces DoorDash, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Deliveroo currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Deliveroo logoDeliverooFree plan + paid£4.99 a monthNoWeb, iOS, Android7 of 764.8
2Domino's logoDomino'sFree—NoiOS, Android, Web4 of 440.9
3Swiggy logoSwiggyFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 540.0
4Instacart logoInstacartFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 340.0
  1. Deliveroo logo

    1. DeliverooTop pick

    Best for: People in the UK and Deliveroo's other markets who want restaurant and grocery delivery

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from DoorDash

    The usual pick in the UK and several European and Middle Eastern markets.

    Pros

    • Strong restaurant selection in UK cities
    • Supermarket grocery delivery alongside takeaways
    • Plus membership can be linked to Amazon Prime
    • Workplace and student options

    Cons

    • Only available in a small number of countries
    • Free delivery on Plus requires a minimum order
    • Fees vary by restaurant and distance
    Visit Deliveroo Compare with DoorDashDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Deliveroo a good DoorDash alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Founded
    2013, London
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Countries
    Seven
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Grocery delivery
    Since 2018
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Membership
    Plus Gold: £4.99/month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus Gold plan
    £4.99 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus Gold free delivery
    Orders over £10 at restaurants, £15 at shops
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
    Plus Silver plan
    Only available through partners
    Checked Nov 8, 2026deliveroo.co.uk(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Domino's logo

    2. Domino's

    Best for: Pizza fans who order Domino's often and want live order tracking and loyalty points

    FreeiOS, Android, Web

    40.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from DoorDash

    Ordering pizza straight from Domino's avoids marketplace fees and adds its own live tracker.

    Pros

    • Live order tracker shows each stage from prep to delivery
    • Many ways to order, including voice assistants and text
    • Pizza builder makes custom orders and saved favourites quick
    • Coupons and deals are collected in one place

    Cons

    • Only orders from Domino's stores
    • Menus, prices and deals differ by store and country
    • Some countries use separate regional apps and accounts
    Visit Domino's Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.37
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Domino's a good DoorDash alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Online ordering since
    2007
    Checked Nov 8, 2026biz.dominos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Share of sales from digital orders
    More than 85%
    Checked Nov 8, 2026biz.dominos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Order tracking
    Domino's Tracker, since 2008
    Checked Nov 8, 2026biz.dominos.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ways to order
    iPhone, iPad, Android, Alexa, text
    Checked Nov 8, 2026biz.dominos.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Swiggy logo

    3. Swiggy

    Best for: People in Indian cities who want food, groceries and dining deals from one app

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from DoorDash

    The main DoorDash-style restaurant delivery app if you live in or move to India.

    Pros

    • Food delivery, Instamart groceries and Dineout bookings in a single app
    • Large restaurant network across hundreds of Indian cities
    • Swiggy One membership bundles free delivery across services

    Cons

    • Only available in India
    • Platform, packaging and surge fees add up on small orders
    • Coverage and Instamart availability are thinner outside big cities
    Visit Swiggy Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Swiggy a good DoorDash alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Food delivery launched
    2014
    Checked Nov 8, 2026swiggy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Grocery delivery
    Swiggy Instamart, since 2020
    Checked Nov 8, 2026swiggy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Membership
    Swiggy One, since 2021
    Checked Nov 8, 2026swiggy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Dining out
    Dineout, acquired in 2022
    Checked Nov 8, 2026swiggy.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Users
    120 million+ transacting users
    Checked Nov 8, 2026swiggy.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Instacart logo

    4. Instacart

    Best for: US and Canadian households who want groceries from familiar stores without the trip

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from DoorDash

    Built around groceries from many local stores, with a shopper who picks items and handles substitutions.

    Pros

    • Shops from many different chains and local stores in one app
    • Same-day delivery or pickup in most US and Canadian cities
    • Chat with your shopper to approve substitutions while they pick

    Cons

    • Item prices at some stores are marked up compared with in-store
    • Delivery fees, service fees and tips add up on small orders
    • Only available in the US and Canada
    Visit Instacart Compare with DoorDashDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Instacart a good DoorDash alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Smart cart
    Caper Cart
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.instacart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Retailer storefronts
    White-label sites and apps
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.instacart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Ad network reach
    1,500+ retailer banners
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.instacart.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best DoorDash alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Deliveroo logo

Best DoorDash alternative for most people

Deliveroo

The usual pick in the UK and several European and Middle Eastern markets.

Domino's logo

Best DoorDash alternative for a free option

Domino's

Ordering pizza straight from Domino's avoids marketplace fees and adds its own live tracker.

Swiggy logo

Best DoorDash alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Swiggy

The main DoorDash-style restaurant delivery app if you live in or move to India.

Instacart logo

Best DoorDash alternative for iPhone and Android

Instacart

Built around groceries from many local stores, with a shopper who picks items and handles substitutions.

Deliveroo logo

Best DoorDash alternative for working in the browser

Deliveroo

The usual pick in the UK and several European and Middle Eastern markets.

DoorDash alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to DoorDash?

Deliveroo ranks first right now. The usual pick in the UK and several European and Middle Eastern markets. Domino's and Swiggy follow it in our ranking.

DoorDash vs Deliveroo: what's the difference?

Both DoorDash and Deliveroo are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is DoorDash free?

DoorDash is free with paid plans. Membership: DashPass: $0 delivery fees on eligible orders. Checked on DoorDash's own site, November 2026.

Is there a free alternative to DoorDash?

Yes. Deliveroo (free plan + paid), Domino's (free), Swiggy (free plan + paid) and Instacart (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to DoorDash?

None of the 4 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from DoorDash?

The complaints we hear most: fees and tips add significantly to order totals; dashPass discounts require meeting store minimums; coverage outside North America and Australia is limited.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces DoorDash, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.