Delivery Commission Calculator: DoorDash, Uber Eats Fees
See exactly how much DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub commissions cost your restaurant per month and per year, then compare that to running your own ordering system.
You pay delivery apps
$3,020 / month
$36,234 per year
Monthly order revenue
$10,500
Commission (25%)
$2,625
Processing fees
$395
Compare to an owned ordering system
Yearly savings potential
$34,434
5 year savings potential
$172,170
What this tool does
This calculator takes your monthly delivery order volume and average order value, applies a real commission tier from DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub (or a custom rate you enter), and shows the dollar amount those platforms keep every month and every year. It optionally layers on standard card processing fees of 2.9 percent plus 30 cents per order, since most restaurants pay that on top of commission. Below the headline number, it compares your current delivery-app cost against a flat monthly fee for an owned online ordering system, showing yearly and five year savings side by side so you can see the real gap in plain dollars.
Who it's for
Independent restaurant owners, multi-location operators, and pizza or takeout shops who rely on third-party delivery apps and want a clear number for what commission is actually costing them, not a vague sense that fees are high. It is built for owners weighing whether to add or expand an owned online ordering setup for pickup and their own delivery, alongside the marketplace apps rather than instead of them.
How to use it
- Enter how many delivery orders you get per month across all platforms.
- Enter your average order value in dollars.
- Pick a platform and tier (DoorDash, Uber Eats, Grubhub, or Custom) to load a realistic commission rate, or type your own rate.
- Toggle on card processing fees if you want the 2.9 percent plus 30 cent estimate included.
- Review the monthly and yearly commission cost, then adjust the owned-system monthly cost field to see your projected yearly and five year savings.
Good to know
Commission tiers and processing rates vary by market, contract negotiations, and promotions, so treat these figures as informed estimates, not an exact invoice match. Owned ordering systems still carry setup and maintenance costs beyond the flat monthly figure, and they do not replace the customer discovery and delivery logistics that marketplace apps provide, they work best alongside them for pickup and direct orders.
Frequently asked questions
How much commission does DoorDash actually take from restaurants?
DoorDash's Basic plan runs around 15 percent commission, Plus around 25 percent, and Premier around 30 percent, with each tier adding more marketing placement and delivery radius. On a $1,000 month in orders, that is a $150 to $300 swing in fees depending on which plan a restaurant is enrolled in.
Do delivery apps charge card processing fees on top of commission?
Yes, most platforms pass through payment processing separately from commission, typically around 2.9 percent plus 30 cents per transaction, similar to standard card processing. This calculator lets you toggle that estimate on so the total cost reflects both commission and processing rather than commission alone.
Is it worth switching to an owned online ordering system?
For pickup orders and any delivery you handle in-house, an owned system with a flat monthly cost is almost always cheaper than paying 15 to 30 percent commission per order once volume is meaningful. Marketplace apps still bring in new customers you would not otherwise reach, so most profitable restaurants run both rather than dropping delivery apps entirely.
At what order volume does an owned ordering system pay for itself?
At a $150 per month flat cost and a 25 percent commission rate, an owned system breaks even against roughly 20 to 25 delivery-equivalent orders per month at a $30 average order value. Above that volume, every additional order routed through pickup or an owned channel is close to pure savings compared to the marketplace commission.
Why do Uber Eats and Grubhub commission rates vary so much?
Each platform offers multiple tiers, generally Lite, Plus or Standard, and Premier, that trade a lower commission for less marketing exposure, a smaller delivery radius, or fewer promotional placements in the app. Restaurants on a lower tier pay less commission but typically see less visibility in search and recommendation results.
Does this calculator account for restaurants using multiple delivery platforms at once?
The calculator models one platform and tier at a time using your combined monthly order count and average order value. To compare platforms, run the calculation once per platform with the order volume specific to that app, then add the monthly totals together for a blended picture.