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About Doordash
DoorDash is the largest food delivery platform in the United States, holding approximately 67% market share as of 2024. Founded in 2013 by Tony Xu, Stanley Tang, Andy Fang, and Evan Moore in Palo Alto, California, DoorDash went public in December 2020 at a $39 billion valuation. The platform connects consumers, restaurants (600,000+ merchants), and Dashers (delivery drivers) across the US, Canada, Australia, Japan, and Germany. DoorDash generates revenue through delivery fees ($2-$8 per order), service fees (10-15% of order subtotal), and DashPass subscriptions ($9.99/month for unlimited $0 delivery fees on orders over $12). DashPass has over 15 million subscribers. The company expanded beyond restaurant delivery into grocery (DoorDash Drive, Grocery), convenience, and alcohol delivery. DoorDash's logistics platform, DoorDash Drive, also powers white-label delivery for enterprise retailers. In 2024, DoorDash generated approximately $10 billion in revenue. The company has been profitable on an adjusted EBITDA basis since 2023.
Frequently Asked Questions
DoorDash vs Uber Eats: which is cheaper?
Pricing varies by order, restaurant, and time. DoorDash typically charges $2-8 in delivery fees plus a 10-15% service fee. Uber Eats has similar fees but often runs more promotions. DashPass ($9.99/month) offers free delivery on eligible orders, making it cheaper for frequent users. Uber One ($9.99/month) similarly waives fees on Uber Eats. For one-off orders, compare both apps at checkout — prices differ by market.
How much do DoorDash drivers make?
DoorDash Dashers earn an average of $15-25 per hour including tips, though earnings vary significantly by market, time of day, and efficiency. Base pay is typically $2-10 per order, with tips averaging $3-5. Top Dashers in dense urban markets can earn $25-35/hour during peak times. DoorDash does not guarantee a minimum hourly wage beyond the base pay structure.
What is DashPass and is it worth it?
DashPass is DoorDash's subscription at $9.99/month (or $96/year) that provides $0 delivery fees on eligible orders over $12, reduced service fees (~5% vs 10-15%), and 5% credits back on eligible pickup orders. It pays for itself after roughly 2-3 orders per month, making it worthwhile for anyone ordering more than once a week.
Top Alternatives to Doordash
Uber Eats
Second-largest US platform, bundled with Uber One subscription
Grubhub
Strong in NYC and Chicago, Amazon Prime member perks
Instacart
Grocery-focused delivery from major supermarket chains
Postmates
Acquired by Uber, now merged into Uber Eats
Caviar
Premium restaurant focus, acquired by DoorDash in 2019