Delivery Commission Calculator
Compare taking orders directly vs. through DoorDash, Uber Eats, or Grubhub. Enter your order value and commission rate to see the real cost per order and per month.
On a $28.00 order at 25% commission you lose $7.00 per order. Taking those orders directly through WhatsApp, Instagram, or a QR menu keeps that money in your business.
How delivery-app commissions work
Delivery marketplaces like DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub typically charge restaurants a commission of 15–30% on every order, plus card and service fees. On thin restaurant margins, a 25–30% cut can turn a profitable order into a break-even one. This calculator shows exactly how much each order — and each month — costs you, so you can compare it against taking orders directly.
How to use it
- Enter your average order value — the typical ticket size.
- Enter how many orders per month come through the app.
- Enter the app's commission rate (check your statement — many are 25–30%).
The result is what you lose to commissions per order, per month, and per year — money you keep when customers order directly through WhatsApp, Instagram, or a QR menu.
Frequently asked questions
Is it cheaper to take orders directly?
Usually, yes. Direct ordering avoids the marketplace commission entirely; your only cost is the payment processing fee (typically ~3%). The trade-off is that you drive your own demand rather than borrowing the app's.