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Instacart alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • DoorDash logo

    Best overall

    DoorDash

    Free plan + paid

  • Walmart logo

    Best free option

    Walmart

    Starting price: $98 a year (Walmart+ annual)

Common reasons people leave Instacart: item prices at some stores are marked up compared with in-store, and delivery fees, service fees and tips add up on small orders. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Instacart, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. DoorDash currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1DoorDash logoDoorDashFree plan + paid—NoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 466.5
2Walmart logoWalmartFree plan + paid$98 a year (Walmart+ annual)NoWeb, Android, iOS8 of 852.6
3Target logoTargetFree plan + paid$10.99/month or $99/yearNoWeb, Android, iOS5 of 551.2
4Amazon logoAmazonFree plan + paid$14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)NoWeb, Android, iOS7 of 750.0
  1. DoorDash logo

    1. DoorDashTop pick

    Best for: US and Canadian customers who order delivery often and want a broad choice of stores

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instacart

    Also delivers groceries and convenience items from many stores, with DashPass covering food and grocery fees.

    Pros

    • Very wide restaurant and store coverage in the US
    • DashPass also covers Caviar orders
    • Grocery, retail, flowers and pet delivery in one app
    • 24/7 chat and phone support

    Cons

    • Fees and tips add significantly to order totals
    • DashPass discounts require meeting store minimums
    • Coverage outside North America and Australia is limited
    Visit DoorDash Compare with InstacartDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    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 DoorDash a good Instacart alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Membership
    DashPass: $0 delivery fees on eligible orders
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.doordash.com(opens source in a new tab)
    DashPass countries
    US and Canada
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.doordash.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Caviar
    DashPass benefits apply on Caviar
    Checked Nov 8, 2026help.doordash.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Grocery delivery
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026about.doordash.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Walmart logo

    2. Walmart

    Best for: US households who want low-price groceries and essentials delivered or ready for pickup

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instacart

    Walmart+ delivers groceries from Walmart stores at Walmart's own prices, without a per-store markup.

    Pros

    • Groceries and general merchandise in one order, with store pickup
    • Walmart+ costs less per year than Amazon Prime
    • Thousands of US stores for pickup and in-person returns
    • Half-price Walmart+ for students and government assistance recipients

    Cons

    • Free grocery delivery needs a $35 minimum even with Walmart+
    • Marketplace sellers mixed with Walmart's own stock make shipping and returns uneven
    • Walmart.com and Walmart+ serve only US customers
    Visit Walmart Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    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 Walmart a good Instacart alternative?

    Verified facts

    8 of 8 verified
    Walmart+ price
    $98 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Walmart+ trial
    30 days for $1
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free delivery minimum
    $35 with Walmart+
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student price
    $49 per year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stores
    More than 10,900 in 19 countries
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $98 a year (Walmart+ annual)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days for $1
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Student discount
    $49 a year or $6.47 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026walmart.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Target logo

    3. Target

    Best for: US shoppers who like Target's own brands and want quick pickup or same-day delivery

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    51.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instacart

    Same-day delivery and Drive Up pickup for Target groceries and household goods.

    Pros

    • Drive-up and in-store pickup are quick and free
    • Target-only home, kids and clothing brands
    • Free loyalty program with regular personalised deals
    • Circle 360 adds an extra 30 days to return items

    Cons

    • Smaller catalogue than Amazon or Walmart
    • Same-day delivery through Circle 360 only at select stores
    • US only
    Visit Target Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.341
    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 Target a good Instacart alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Target Circle
    Free to join
    Checked Nov 8, 2026target.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Circle 360 price
    $10.99/month or $99/year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026target.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Circle 360 returns
    Extra 30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026target.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Stores
    More than 2,000 in the US
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.target.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner of
    Shipt and Roundel
    Checked Nov 8, 2026corporate.target.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Amazon logo

    4. Amazon

    Best for: Shoppers who want the widest selection and fast delivery, especially Prime members

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    50.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Instacart

    Prime members get grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in many US cities without per-store markups.

    Pros

    • Largest selection of almost any online store
    • Fast free delivery on eligible items with Prime
    • Easy returns on most items sold or shipped by Amazon
    • Prime bundles video, music and photo storage

    Cons

    • Search results are crowded with sponsored listings and lookalike brands
    • Marketplace seller quality is uneven
    • Prime is a fairly expensive yearly subscription
    Visit Amazon Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.338
    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 Amazon a good Instacart alternative?

    Verified facts

    7 of 7 verified
    Photo storage
    Unlimited with Prime
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Used goods
    Amazon Resale
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime Annual plan
    $139 a year
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime for Young Adults plan
    $7.49 a month
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Prime Access plan
    $6.99 a month for eligible government assistance recipients
    Checked Nov 8, 2026amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Instacart alternative for…

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

DoorDash logo

Best Instacart alternative for most people

DoorDash

Also delivers groceries and convenience items from many stores, with DashPass covering food and grocery fees.

Walmart logo

Best Instacart alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Walmart

Walmart+ delivers groceries from Walmart stores at Walmart's own prices, without a per-store markup.

Target logo

Best Instacart alternative for iPhone and Android

Target

Same-day delivery and Drive Up pickup for Target groceries and household goods.

Amazon logo

Best Instacart alternative for working in the browser

Amazon

Prime members get grocery delivery from Amazon Fresh and Whole Foods in many US cities without per-store markups.

Instacart alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Instacart?

DoorDash ranks first right now. Also delivers groceries and convenience items from many stores, with DashPass covering food and grocery fees. Walmart and Target follow it in our ranking.

Instacart vs DoorDash: what's the difference?

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

Is Instacart free?

Instacart is free with paid plans.

How much do Instacart alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Instacart alternatives: Walmart, $98 a year (Walmart+ annual); Target, $10.99/month or $99/year; Amazon, $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly). Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Instacart?

Yes. DoorDash (free plan + paid), Walmart (free plan + paid), Target (free plan + paid) and Amazon (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Instacart?

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

Why do people switch from Instacart?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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