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Grubhub
Grubhub
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Food Delivery
Perks for top-rated drivers (Driver Recognition program)
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2.4
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Estimated Earnings:
$
15
 - $
25
 / hour
Work Availability:
High
Promotion:
N/A
Geography:
Nationwide
Pros & Cons
Requirements
Features
Pros

  • High work availability
  • Multiple delivery methods (car, scooter, bike)
  • Rewards programs (Driver Recognition program)
  • Schedule future work shifts or start work immediately
  • High earnings per delivery due to more frequent large orders from catering
  • Easy app navigation - everything is one click or swipe away

Cons

  • Vehicle-related expenses (gas, maintenance, rentals)
  • Drivers are ranked; rejecting orders can mean you receive less orders in future
  • No zoning in app; deliveries can be sent across entire city
  • Long wait times at restaurants Long sign-up process (sometimes takes months)
  • Scheduling a future work shift is very competitive

Age 19+
Age 19+
Background Check
Background Check
Driver License
Driver License
Smartphone
Smartphone
Vehicle Insurance
Vehicle Insurance

  • Worker perks
  • Tiered rewards program
  • Sign-up bonus
  • Multiple transportation methods
  • Schedule shifts
  • In-app chat support for workers
  • Phone support for workers
  • Full earnings transparency
  • Employee Status
  • Dedicated iOS/Android app
  • Independent contractor status

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
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2.4
Uber Eats
Uber Eats
| 
Food Delivery
Best In-App User Experience
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4.0
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Estimated Earnings:
$
15
 - $
25
 / hour
Work Availability:
High
Promotion:
Earnings guarantee (by city)
Geography:
Nationwide
Pros & Cons
Requirements
Features
Pros

  • High work availability (leader in many locations)
  • Multiple delivery methods (car, scooter, bike, on-foot)
  • Deliver whenever and wherever – just press "Go"
  • Less waiting at restaurants compared to other apps Get paid (per minute) when restaurant order is stuck
  • Great for breakfast hours (due to Starbucks partnership)
  • Flawless in-app map and reliable app that rarely crashes

Cons

  • Vehicle-related expenses (gas, maintenance, rentals)
  • Order screen has less info when taking multiple orders Surge pay received sometimes inconsistent than what’s shown on map
  • Lack of worker support makes it hard to contest a “did not deliver” order
  • Hard to switch cities, taking 1-2 weeks to deliver in another city

Driver License
Driver License
Age 21+
Age 21+
Background Check
Background Check
Smartphone
Smartphone
Vehicle: Bike
Vehicle: Bike

  • Worker perks
  • Tiered rewards program
  • Sign-up bonus
  • Multiple transportation methods
  • Schedule shifts
  • In-app chat support for workers
  • Phone support for workers
  • Full earnings transparency
  • Employee Status
  • Dedicated iOS/Android app
  • Independent contractor status

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
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DoorDash
DoorDash
| 
Food Delivery
Starting Out in Food Delivery
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4.3
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Estimated Earnings:
$
15
 - $
25
 / hour
Work Availability:
High
Promotion:
N/A
Geography:
Nationwide
Pros & Cons
Requirements
Features
Pros

  • High work availability as market leader for on-demand delivery
  • Multiple delivery methods (car, scooter, bike, on-foot)
  • Rewards programs (Top Dasher program)
  • Schedule future work shifts or “Dash Now” to start work immediately
  • User-friendly app with consistent interface when receiving orders
  • In-app chat and phone support for workers

Cons

  • Vehicle-related expenses (gas, maintenance, rentals)
  • Periodic pay structure changes (every 3-6 months)
  • Lower base pay when taking on multiple orders on a single trip
  • Occasional app bugs, glitches, and crashes
  • Sometimes takes you out of designated delivery zone (wasting time/gas)

Vehicle: Car
Vehicle: Car
Vehicle: Bike
Vehicle: Bike
Vehicle: Scooter
Vehicle: Scooter
Driver License
Driver License
Background Check
Background Check

  • Worker perks
  • Tiered rewards program
  • Sign-up bonus
  • Multiple transportation methods
  • Schedule shifts
  • Dedicated iOS/Android worker app
  • Phone support for workers
  • Independent contractor status
  • Full earnings transparency
  • Employee status

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
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4.3
Shipt
Shipt
| 
Grocery Delivery
Highest worker satisfaction
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3.0
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Estimated Earnings:
$
 - $
 / hour
Work Availability:
Medium
Promotion:
Up to $200 sign-up bonus
Geography:
Available locations...
Pros & Cons
Requirements
Features
Pros

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Cons

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Form of Transportation
Form of Transportation
Lift Objects (30-50lbs)
Lift Objects (30-50lbs)
Background Check
Background Check

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  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
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Instacart
Instacart
| 
Grocery Delivery
Highest worker satisfaction
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2.0
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Estimated Earnings:
$
 - $
 / hour
Work Availability:
High
Promotion:
Up to $300 sign-up bonus
Geography:
Available locations...
Pros & Cons
Requirements
Features
Pros

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Cons

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  • Quod est est in fugit beatae aliquid.
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Lift Objects (30-50lbs)
Lift Objects (30-50lbs)
Background Check
Background Check
Driver License
Driver License

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  • Pointing
  • Unorthographic life
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  • Semikoli
  • Pityful a rethoric

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Bank Reconciliation
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