Grubhub
Per-order fees / Grubhub+ ~$9.99/mo
DoorDash
Per-order fees / DashPass ~$9.99/mo
Grubhub is a long-running US delivery app with strong coverage in some cities and Grubhub+. DoorDash is the largest US delivery app with the broadest selection and DashPass. Grubhub wins where its city coverage is strong; DoorDash wins on overall selection and reach.
Pick Grubhub if you live in a city where its restaurant coverage and perks are strong.
Pick DoorDash if you want the broadest overall US restaurant selection and reach.
Grubhub and DoorDash are both major US food-delivery apps, but their strengths vary by location. Grubhub is a long-running player with strong restaurant coverage in certain cities (especially some major metros) and its Grubhub+ subscription for reduced fees and perks. DoorDash has the largest overall US market share and the broadest selection in most areas, plus DashPass for reduced fees.
On price, both charge per-order fees and offer subscriptions around $9.99 a month (Grubhub+, DashPass). The choice is mostly strong city-specific coverage (Grubhub) versus the broadest overall selection and reach (DoorDash).
We compare restaurant selection, fees, subscriptions, coverage, and value.
| Quick facts | Grubhub | DoorDash |
|---|---|---|
| Overall US selection | Strong (city-dependent) | Best-in-class |
| City-specific strength | Best-in-class (some metros) | Strong |
| Subscription | Grubhub+ ~$9.99/mo | DashPass ~$9.99/mo |
| Coverage breadth | Good | Best-in-class |
| Best for | Strong-coverage cities | Broadest selection |
Each row reflects the feature on each product's current public release.
| Feature | G Grubhub | D DoorDash |
|---|---|---|
| Broad restaurant selection | Strong | Best-in-class |
| Strong in certain cities | Best-in-class | Strong |
| Delivery subscription | Grubhub+ | DashPass |
| Coverage breadth | Good | Best-in-class |
| Reduced fees with subscription | Yes | Yes |
| App experience | Strong | Best-in-class |
| Grocery & non-restaurant | Good | Strong |
| Rewards / perks | Strong | Best-in-class |
Pricing and features change often. Always verify the current details on each product's official site. Last reviewed 2026-06-26.
Things neither product's marketing page leads with.
Grubhub can be excellent in cities where it is strong, but its overall coverage trails DoorDash in many areas.
DoorDash has the broadest selection and reach, but Grubhub may have more of your favorites in certain metros.
Selection is highly local, so check which app has more nearby restaurants you like.
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