Best Food Delivery App to Work

You have probably used a food delivery app, but did you know you can make money working for one?

With COVID-19 causing a massive interruption to how people live their daily lives, one shift that occurred was how people went about getting their food. Whether it was groceries or take-out, many started relying on the services of food delivery apps to help them.

And where there is a demand, there is always an opportunity. This is why today we will share the best food delivery apps to work for, how much you can make, and the pros and cons of working in food delivery!

How much can you make with delivery apps?

But before we get to the list of best food delivery apps to work for in 2021, it’s worth touching on the subject of earnings. 

As with driving for most delivery apps, the amount you earn depends on how much time you’re willing to invest. However, a rough earnings figure is $15-$20/hour. It’s always best to check the T’s & C’s of the food delivery app you’re driving for to find out exactly what you’re going to earn for each order.

*Earnings don't account for vehicle use, gas, insurance, etc. which can count against your overall annual earnings.

That said, here are the best food delivery apps to work for in 2021:

Best Food Delivery Apps to Make Money:

1. Postmates

Postmates prides itself on the fact it will deliver “anything from anywhere” and that includes food. Perhaps Postmates biggest advantage is that it’s available in all 50 states and it’s really easy to get started.

How much you earn is determined by Postmates algorithm, which takes into account factors like pick-up, drop-off, mileage, and time spent in the store or restaurant (N.B.rates vary by location).

All you need to do is download the Postmates Fleet app (there’s a different app for arranging deliveries) for Android or iOS to get started.

Postmates driver requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to background and DMV checks

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2. DoorDash

DoorDash is similar to Postmates in that it delivers more than just food and is available in almost every city and state across the US. In fact, DoorDash says it services over 4,000 cities in the US, Canada, and Australia.

DoorDash is one of the best food delivery apps to work for as it pays a minimum rate per delivery and lets dashers keep 100% of any tips they earn.

To become a Dasher (driver) for DoorDash, you’ll need to download the DoorDash – Driver app for Android or iOS.

Doordash driver (dasher) requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to background and DMV checks

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3. InstaCart

InstaCart’s popularity is down to the fact that it offers two distinct services: full-service shopper and in-store shopper.

As a full-service shopper you will be expected to take orders (via the InstaCart app), go into a store and find the goods, then deliver everything to the customer. As an in-store shopper you will take orders, shop for them, and then arrange for the goods to be picked up. It’s important to note that in-store shoppers are limited to 29 hours or less per week and aren’t considered independent contractors, like full-service shoppers.

To get started with InstaCart, you’ll need to download the Instacart Shopper app for Android or iOS.

InstaCart Shopper requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Be able to lift 50 lbs

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4. Shipt Shopper

As a Shipt Shopper you’ll mainly deliver groceries, but that includes food, which still makes it one of the best food delivery apps to work for in 2021, right!?

Shipt makes things easier for its drivers by suggesting which shops they should get goods from according to the location of the customer.

To get started with Shipt, you’ll need to download the Shipt Shopper app for Android or iOS.

Shipt Shopper requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle which is 1997 model or newer
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Know your groceries
• Be able to lift 40 lbs

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5. Caviar

Caviar started out life as a high-end food delivery app. But since it was taken over by DoorDash in 2019 (for a rather handsome $410m), it has diversified into offering all kinds of foods.

To give its drivers the opportunity to accept jobs that are convenient for them, Caviar provides full details for every order, including earnings, pick-up point, and destination.

To get started with Caviar, you’ll need to download the Caviar app for Android or iOS.

Caviar driver requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Have been driving for at least 2 years

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6. Grubhub

Grubhub was one of the first food delivery apps and it’s still one of the best to work for in 2021. Founded back in 2004, it now caters for customers who want goods from convenience stores, as well as restaurants.

Grubhub allows its drivers to see the total payout amount and destination before accepting an order.

To get started with Grubhub, you’ll need to download the Grubhub app for Android or iOS.

Grubhub driver requirements:

• Be at least 19 years old (21 in Chicago & Las Vegas)
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Have a checking account that accepts direct deposits

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7. Uber Eats

Uber Eats is based in California and thanks to Uber’s enormous customer base, it’s one of the fastest-growing food delivery apps going (helped by the fact new customers get a free gift card for their first order).

Incredibly, since the start of 2020, Uber Eats has witnessed orders through its app increase by 197%.

A nice touch is that the Uber Eats app has an automatic default tipping option which can boost your earnings.

To get started with Uber Eats, you’ll need to download the Uber Driver app for Android or iOS.

Uber Eats driver requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old if biking or the minimum driving age in your city
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Have proof of residency

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8. Favor

Texas-based delivery service, Favor, is owned by H-E-B, a popular Texas-based food retailer, and serves major markets like Austin, Dallas/Fort Worth, Houston, as well as a bunch of cities like Odessa, Amarillo, Temple, San Antonio, and more.

Favor drivers, known as ‘runners’, can secure a minimum hourly rate if they schedule their hours in advance. This can make it easier for you to plan ahead.

To get started with Favor, you’ll need to download the Favor Runner app for Android or iOS.

Favor driver requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to a background check

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9. Amazon Flex

Amazon Flex is the online retail giant’s delivery service for Prime Now, AmazonFresh, and Amazon Restaurant Delivery, which means you get to deliver more than just food.

One thing to note is that you’re more likely to get tips delivering food vs. packages, so if your charm and tip game are strong, opt for the food delivery gigs.

To get started with Amazon Flex, you’ll need to download the Amazon Flex app for Android or iOS.

Amazon Flex driver requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (4 doors for Prime deliveries)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to a background check

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10. goPuff

Available in around 500 cities across the United States, goPuff provides delivery services for food, groceries, essentials, medicines, and more.

The unique thing about goPuff is that customer orders are fulfilled from the firm’s warehouse, not a regular store. All deliveries are also situated within a 30-minute radius of the warehouse.

To get started with goPuff, you’ll need to download the goDrive app for Android or iOS.

goPuff driver requirements:

• Be at least 21 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to a background check

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11. Bite Squad

You probably haven't heard of Bite Squad (yet) considering they're only in 14 states, but you can still make money delivering food with them!

Bite Squad is relatively smaller than the other food delivery apps on our list, available in just 14 states — Florida, Arkansas, Hawaii, Minnesota, South Carolina, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Ohio, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Wisconsin. — (at time of writing). 

But that doesn’t mean you should automatically overlook it.

Bite Squad works just like most of the other apps on our list, although drivers are required to schedule blocks of hours when they want to work.

To get started with Bite Squad, you’ll need to download the Bite Squad app for Android or iOS.

Bite Squad driver requirements:

• Be at least 18 years old
• Have access to a reliable, insured vehicle (scooter, car, bicycle, etc.)
• Have a clean, valid driver’s license (where applicable)
• Agree to a background check

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Pros & Cons to Working For Delivery Apps

The pros to working for delivery apps include:

• Work when and where you want
• You can control your hours, thus making it a part-time or full-time gig
• There are opprunties to make more during busy times with some apps
• You're helping small businesses and also those who can't get food due to COVID

Cons to working for delivery apps:

• Operating on a 1099 status, for some this is seen as a con with no benefits, etc.
• Not always a consistent source of income
• Wear and tear on your vehicle – increased mileage depreciates car value
• Auto insurance costs can increase
• To make a full-time income, one must clock large amounts of hours
• Othe side hustles might be less active

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The Final Word on Food Delivery Gigs –

You can make money delivering food to people in 2021, but that isn't anything new. In fact, people have been making money for years delivering pizza and Chinese food.

That said, delivery apps that pay you make the game a lot better in that you have the control! You're not required to work specific hours or even at all, making it one of the best ways to make money on the side.

And with current trends, the forecast for growth only seems to be bigger as companies like Postmates, Uber Eats, GrubHub, Doordash grow!