Grubhub fee guide - checked October 17, 2026
Grubhub charges restaurants a 5%, 15% or 20% marketing commission on each order, depending on the plan. When Grubhub's drivers deliver, a delivery fee starting at 10% is added. Card processing is charged on top: $0.30 plus 3.05% per order in Grubhub's own calculator. On a $35 delivery order on Plus, you keep $24.88.
Grubhub plans
Grubhub sells three Marketplace plans. Each charges a marketing commission on every order that comes through the Grubhub and Seamless apps. The figures are read from Grubhub's pricing page, last updated by Grubhub on April 7, 2026. Grubhub notes that pricing in select markets may differ and that local laws can lower it.
| Plan | Marketing commission | With Grubhub drivers | Customer delivery fee | What the plan adds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic | 5% | 15% (5% + 10%) | Standard customer delivery fee | Placement on Grubhub and Seamless, ordering link, account support, free menu photoshoot, Grubhub+ members |
| Plus | 15% | 25% (15% + 10%) | Lower customer delivery fee | Everything in Basic, plus a monthly ad credit equal to your commission rate on Grubhub Ads |
| All-access (Premium in Grubhub's fine print) | 20% | 30% (20% + 10%) | Lowest customer delivery fee | Everything in Plus and Grubhub's highest level of support |
The “with Grubhub drivers” column uses the 10% starting delivery fee. The top plan is labelled All-access on the plan cards and Premium in the same page's fine print. Grubhub's footnote limits the ad credit to Plus or Premium merchants, although the Basic card lists it too. Older Grubhub blog posts from 2022 still show different plan prices. Use the current pricing page and your own agreement.
The fee most guides miss
The pricing page footnote reads “Does not include payment processing fees.” Grubhub's profit calculator lists the processing fee as $0.30 plus 3.05%, covering card processing and fraud monitoring. Your exact rate is set in your Marketplace Agreement.
On a $35 order, processing is $1.37, about 3.9 points on top of the plan. Basic with Grubhub drivers is 15% on paper and 18.9% in practice. DoorDash and Uber Eats state that card processing is inside their commission, so compare the totals, not the headline percentages.
One order, every channel
Same $35 subtotal, every way Grubhub can handle it, next to your own ordering site. Grubhub processing is $0.30 plus 3.05%. Orderitto orders pay Stripe's 2.9% plus $0.30. Driver costs for your own deliveries are not included.
| How the order is handled | Fees | Total fees | You keep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic, your own driver delivers | 5% ($1.75) + processing $1.37 | $3.12 | $31.88 |
| Basic, Grubhub driver delivers | 15% ($5.25) + processing $1.37 | $6.62 | $28.38 |
| Plus, your own driver delivers | 15% ($5.25) + processing $1.37 | $6.62 | $28.38 |
| Plus, Grubhub driver delivers | 25% ($8.75) + processing $1.37 | $10.12 | $24.88 |
| All-access, your own driver delivers | 20% ($7.00) + processing $1.37 | $8.37 | $26.63 |
| All-access, Grubhub driver delivers | 30% ($10.50) + processing $1.37 | $11.87 | $23.13 |
| Grubhub Direct, your own website | Processing only, $1.37 | $1.37 | $33.63 |
| Orderitto, your own website and app | Stripe 2.9% + $0.30 = $1.32 | $1.32 | $33.68 before the flat monthly fee |
Grubhub vs DoorDash vs Uber Eats
A $35 delivery order handled by each app's own drivers, processing included. DoorDash figures were read from DoorDash's merchant pricing on September 5, 2026. Uber Eats figures were read from Uber Eats merchant pricing on October 3, 2026. Grubhub figures were read on October 17, 2026.
| Tier | Grubhub | DoorDash | Uber Eats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry plan | Basic: 15% + $1.37 processing = $6.62 (18.9%) | Basic: 15% = $5.25, processing included | Lite: 20% = $7.00, card fees included |
| Middle plan | Plus: 25% + $1.37 processing = $10.12 (28.9%) | Plus: 25% = $8.75, processing included | Plus: 25% = $8.75, card fees included |
| Top plan | All-access: 30% + $1.37 processing = $11.87 (33.9%) | Premier: 30% = $10.50, processing included | Premium: 30% = $10.50, card fees included |
With each app's own drivers, Grubhub costs more than DoorDash at every tier once processing is counted, and more than Uber Eats on the middle and top plans. Uber Eats Lite is the dearest entry plan, but drops to 15% in New Jersey, New York City and 11 other listed markets. Grubhub is cheapest when you deliver yourself: Basic with your own driver is $3.12 on the same order, against the 15% Uber Eats lists for self-delivery.
A real month
300 orders at a $35 subtotal on Plus with Grubhub drivers. 200 come from people who found you on Grubhub. 100 come from regulars who already know your restaurant. Orderitto Starter is $149 a month after a $799 setup fee, from Orderitto's pricing page on October 17, 2026.
| Line | Everything on Grubhub | Regulars on your own site |
|---|---|---|
| 200 orders from customers who found you on Grubhub | 200 x $10.12 = $2,024 | Stay on Grubhub Plus: $2,024 |
| 100 orders from regulars who already know you | 100 x $10.12 = $1,012 | Moved to your own site: 100 x $1.32 = $132 |
| Direct-ordering software | $0 | $149 a month (Orderitto Starter) |
| Monthly fees | $3,036 | $2,305 |
| Year one | $36,432 | $28,459 including the $799 setup fee |
Moving 100 regulars saves $731 a month, or $7,973 in year one after the setup fee. The 100 direct orders still need delivery: your own driver, pickup, or a courier you pay per trip. That cost is not in the table.
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From the Grubhub Merchant Terms, effective December 17, 2024, and Grubhub's FAQ, read October 17, 2026.
The terms say all Customer Data is “the sole and exclusive property” of Grubhub, and the restaurant may not use it for targeted marketing. The people who order from you on Grubhub are Grubhub's customers.
Grubhub has “the sole right to determine” the delivery fee, delivery area and availability. Its pricing page says delivery fees start at 10% and that pricing in select markets may differ.
Either side can end the agreement for any reason on three days' written notice, and email counts. Grubhub's FAQ says there are no cancellation fees. Grubhub can also change the terms without prior notice.
Grubhub pays by direct deposit weekly, twice a week or every two weeks, or by monthly check. Any pay, statement or commission dispute must be raised within 90 days of the payment.
Grubhub Direct
Grubhub says eligible Marketplace restaurants can join Grubhub Direct with hosting, commission and delivery fees waived, paying only order processing. It includes access to your customer data. It is a fair option, and it is cheaper per order than any Marketplace plan.
You are staying on Grubhub Marketplace anyway and want a simple ordering website at no monthly cost. Your menu and business details import from your Grubhub account.
You want the ordering site to stay yours if you leave Grubhub. You want a branded mobile app, loyalty and promo codes, or a Clover POS connection. Orderitto Pro includes those for $249 a month after a $1,299 setup fee.
Fee caps
Grubhub's pricing page says its fees may change to meet local rules. These are the caps found in government sources on October 17, 2026. Check your own city before you sign.
| Place | Rule | Status |
|---|---|---|
| New York City | Delivery fee capped at 15%, basic listing at 5%, card transaction fee at 3%. Since June 30, 2025 an optional enhanced service fee of up to 20% is allowed, only if a 5% basic plan is also offered. | In force (NYC Department of Consumer and Worker Protection) |
| Jersey City, NJ | 5% cap on the listing-only option when the restaurant delivers itself. Apps that offer delivery tiers must offer one core delivery tier at 15% or less. | In force since August 1, 2024 (Ordinance 24-037) |
| New Jersey (statewide) | Bill A1019 would cap app fees at 20% of an order, or 10% when the restaurant delivers. A restaurant could choose up to 25% for extra advertising or services. | Proposed, not law. The bill text reads "pre-filed for introduction in the 2026 session." |
| San Francisco | 15% cap per order. Since January 31, 2023 an app is exempt if it offers every restaurant a core delivery option at 15% or less. | In force with that exemption (sf.gov) |
| Seattle | Delivery fees inside city limits capped at 15% of the order. A restaurant can opt into higher fees only for extra services. | In force (Ordinance 126639) |
| Chicago | No current cap found. The 2021 emergency caps expired October 31, 2021. | Expired |
Cited numbers
Grubhub marketing commissions run from 5% to 20% by plan; using Grubhub Delivery adds a delivery fee starting at 10%.
Source: Grubhub Pricing and Fees · 2026Grubhub's plan percentages do not include payment processing. Grubhub's own profit calculator charges an order processing fee of $0.30 plus 3.05% per order, which Grubhub says covers card processing and fraud monitoring.
Source: Grubhub Profit Calculator · 2026DoorDash's marketplace delivery commission ranges from 15% on Basic to 30% on Premier; pickup is listed separately at 6%.
Source: DoorDash Merchant Pricing (public site) · 2026Uber Eats charges US restaurants a 20% (Lite), 25% (Plus), or 30% (Premium) Marketplace Fee on delivery orders, with Lite reduced to 15% in 13 listed markets including New Jersey and New York City.
Source: Uber Eats Merchant Pricing · 2026Stripe's standard online card processing fee is 2.9% plus $0.30 per transaction — the platform-agnostic baseline cost of accepting card payments online.
Source: Stripe Pricing · 2026The average independent restaurant runs on a 3-5% net profit margin. Giving 25-30% of online order revenue to a third-party app erases the margin entirely on those orders.
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Grubhub's pricing page, read October 17, 2026, lists three plans: Basic at a 5% marketing commission, Plus at 15% and All-access at 20%. When Grubhub's drivers deliver, a delivery fee starting at 10% is added. Payment processing is extra: Grubhub's own profit calculator uses $0.30 plus 3.05% per order. On a $35 delivery order on Plus, that is $10.12 in total fees.
No. Grubhub lists no setup fee, no platform or maintenance fee and no cancellation fee for its Marketplace plans. The tablet is described as complimentary and must be returned in reasonably good condition when the agreement ends. You pay per order: the marketing commission, the delivery fee if Grubhub delivers, and order processing.
Grubhub says pickup is available on every plan, but none of its current pages publishes a separate pickup commission. Ask for the pickup rate in writing before you sign, and check it on your first statement. Your rates are set in your own Marketplace Agreement, and Grubhub describes its marketing percentage as negotiable.
On the plan percentages, Grubhub looks cheapest: 5% on Basic. But Grubhub's processing fee is charged on top, while DoorDash and Uber Eats include card processing in their commission. On a $35 delivery order with each app's drivers, Grubhub Basic costs $6.62, DoorDash Basic $5.25 and Uber Eats Lite $7.00. DoorDash figures were read September 5, 2026 and Uber Eats figures October 3, 2026. If you deliver with your own staff, Grubhub Basic drops to $3.12 on the same order.
No change to restaurant rates was found. Grubhub's own restaurant blog, posted February 9, 2026, says Grubhub is eating the diner delivery and service fees on restaurant orders over $50 and absorbing that cost. Restaurant Business reported the change on February 2, 2026. Neither Grubhub's restaurant pricing pages nor Restaurant Business or Nation's Restaurant News coverage report a change to restaurant commissions.
Grubhub does, on Marketplace orders. Grubhub's Merchant Terms, effective December 17, 2024, say all Customer Data is the sole and exclusive property of Grubhub and may not be used for targeted marketing. Grubhub Direct, its free website product for Marketplace restaurants, does include access to your customer data. Your own ordering site keeps the customer list yours.
Grubhub Direct is Grubhub's commission-free ordering website. Grubhub says eligible Marketplace restaurants can join with hosting, commission and delivery fees waived, paying only order processing per order. It is a real option. The trade-off is that it sits inside your Grubhub account and contract, which either side can end on three days' notice.
To net the same money as an order on your own site, the markup has to be larger than the fee: a 15% total fee needs a 17.6% markup, 25% needs 33.3%, and 30% needs 42.9%, before processing. Big markups cost orders and repeat customers, so most owners mark up partway and move regulars to a channel with no commission.
Deliver with your own staff where you can, since that removes the 10% delivery fee. Pick the plan by where your orders come from, not by the perks. And send customers who already know you to your own ordering site or app, where a $35 order costs about $1.32 in card processing instead of $10.12 on Plus with Grubhub drivers.
Bring your last Grubhub statement. We will show which orders should stay on Grubhub and what moving your regulars to your own ordering site and app would save.