Uber Eats vs DoorDash: Which Driver App is Better?

For many people looking for a side hustle source of income, they may not have the luxury of working for a variety of different companies, but must instead choose to work for only one or two due to time constraints. With this in mind, it is necessary to choose the delivery service to work for that best fits your needs. One of the main deciding factors over which service to choose for new drivers involves the driver’s app itself. The mobile application that connects clients with drivers is the cornerstone of the delivery business. If the app is too cumbersome or difficult to use, it might not be worth the effort of working for the business, especially if there is no real difference in pay. Both Uber Eats and DoorDash are two of the biggest delivery companies in the food delivery market, and both have excellent mobile applications. But if you can only choose one, which one should you pick based on its driver app? How do Uber Eats Delivery Driver vs DoorDash driver apps compare?

Uber Eats

The order acceptance screen on Uber Eats shows the restaurant, but it will not show the address of the client until the order is accepted. You will be able to see the cross streets, so the map gives you a general idea of where you will be working. But this can still be problematic for some drivers, and those who are accepting orders might want to know exactly where they are going. Accepting an order in the Uber Eats driver app is easy, as is declining an order. Uber Eats also does not interrogate you if you decline an order, but instead makes it as simple as a single click.

DoorDash

Drivers report that the DoorDash acceptance screen for an order provides more information than Uber Eats. DoorDash will show you the location of the restaurant, where you are delivering, and what you can expect to earn. It will also estimate the time of travel based on the distance between the two. Accepting an order only requires the driver to click “accept”, although declining an order is far more tedious in DoorDash. If you decline the order, you must explain why, and there are multiple screens to click through before the decline is accepted, and drivers are occasionally penalized for too many declines.

Summary

Both companies have their upsides and downsides, and much will depend on when you prefer to deliver, the demand and availability in your area, and how much information you feel you need about the order upfront before accepting it. On the other hand, if declining an order easily is important to you, it may not matter that DoorDash presents more information on its acceptance screen. Drivers should also remember that this type of industry is very market-dependent, and in one particular area, one service might be more favored than another. Before choosing to work with any service, drivers would do well to do some research into the market in their own area, which service is most prominent, and perhaps consider YouTube videos such as this one comparing various driver apps before signing up. Uber Eats Delivery Driver vs DoorDash driver pay is similar, so be familiar with the unique aspects of each service before deciding.

FAQ

1. What types of deliveries are available through Uber Eats and DoorDash?

Both services provide grocery orders and restaurant orders, but DoorDash will get more grocery orders than Uber Eats. Uber Eats receives more restaurant orders.

2. Which service offers more opportunities for drivers?

If a driver wants to focus specifically on food delivery, then DoorDash tends to receive a higher market share in this industry. On the other hand, Uber Eats drivers are also regular Uber drivers, and if they and their vehicles qualify, they have the option of also accepting passenger trips in addition to food orders, giving a wide variety of earning options.

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