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Sainsbury's alternatives: 3 apps ranked by verified data

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

Top picks

  • Deliveroo logo

    Best overall

    Deliveroo

    Plus Gold plan: £4.99 a month

  • Amazon logo

    Best free option

    Amazon

    Starting price: $14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)

Common reasons people leave Sainsbury's: only available in the UK, and delivery charges and a minimum basket apply. We ranked 3 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Sainsbury's, 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
2Amazon logoAmazonFree plan + paid$14.99 a month (Prime Monthly)NoWeb, Android, iOS7 of 752.6
3Morrisons logoMorrisonsFree—NoWeb, iOS, Android5 of 542.3
  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 Sainsbury's

    Rapid grocery delivery from several supermarkets in about half an hour, good for top-up shops.

    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 Details 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 Sainsbury's 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. Amazon logo

    2. Amazon

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

    Free plan + paidWeb, Android, iOS

    52.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sainsbury's

    Amazon Fresh and Prime groceries in parts of the UK, alongside household goods in one basket.

    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 ×0.346
    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 Amazon a good Sainsbury's 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)
  3. Morrisons logo

    3. Morrisons

    Best for: UK households near a Morrisons who want fresh-counter quality with home delivery or collection.

    FreeWeb, iOS, Android

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Sainsbury's

    Similar big-four range and delivery slots, with Market Street fresh counters and More Card points.

    Pros

    • Home delivery slots every day of the week plus Click & Collect
    • Delivery Pass lowers costs for regular weekly shops
    • Free More Card turns points into vouchers
    • Also available for rapid delivery through several delivery apps

    Cons

    • £25 minimum basket for online orders
    • Delivery Pass is an extra cost on top of the basket for regular savings
    • Loyalty points apply only to selected products
    Visit Morrisons Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    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 Morrisons a good Sainsbury's alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Minimum order
    £25
    Checked Nov 8, 2026groceries.morrisons.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Click & Collect
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morrisons.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery Pass
    Monthly, 6-month or annual
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morrisons.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Delivery days
    7 days a week
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morrisons.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Loyalty card
    More Card, free
    Checked Nov 8, 2026morrisons.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Sainsbury's alternative for…

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

Deliveroo logo

Best Sainsbury's alternative for most people

Deliveroo

Rapid grocery delivery from several supermarkets in about half an hour, good for top-up shops.

Morrisons logo

Best Sainsbury's alternative for a free option

Morrisons

Similar big-four range and delivery slots, with Market Street fresh counters and More Card points.

Amazon logo

Best Sainsbury's alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Amazon

Amazon Fresh and Prime groceries in parts of the UK, alongside household goods in one basket.

Deliveroo logo

Best Sainsbury's alternative for iPhone and Android

Deliveroo

Rapid grocery delivery from several supermarkets in about half an hour, good for top-up shops.

Deliveroo logo

Best Sainsbury's alternative for working in the browser

Deliveroo

Rapid grocery delivery from several supermarkets in about half an hour, good for top-up shops.

Sainsbury's alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Sainsbury's?

Deliveroo ranks first right now. Rapid grocery delivery from several supermarkets in about half an hour, good for top-up shops. Amazon and Morrisons follow it in our ranking.

Sainsbury's vs Deliveroo: what's the difference?

Sainsbury's is free to use; Deliveroo is free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.

Is Sainsbury's free?

Sainsbury's is free to use. Loyalty prices: Nectar Prices. Checked on Sainsbury's's own site, November 2026.

How much do Sainsbury's alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Sainsbury's alternatives: Deliveroo, £4.99 a month; 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 Sainsbury's?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Sainsbury's?

None of the 3 alternatives in this list is open source.

Why do people switch from Sainsbury's?

The complaints we hear most: only available in the UK; delivery charges and a minimum basket apply; best prices need a Nectar card linked to the account.

How is this list ranked?

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