MinuteBasket vs DoorDash: what you actually pay
DoorDash charges a service fee on top of app menu prices, a variable delivery fee, and sells a monthly membership to reduce it. MinuteBasket charges a flat $4.99 delivery fee, with no service fee and no membership.
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The short answer
DoorDash and MinuteBasket both deliver restaurant food. The difference is the structure of the bill. DoorDash charges a percentage service fee on top of app menu prices that are usually above the restaurant's own, plus a delivery fee that moves with distance and demand. MinuteBasket charges one flat $4.99 delivery fee — no service fee, no menu markup, no subscription, and no paid priority tier.
MinuteBasket vs DoorDash, charge by charge
| Charge | DoorDash | MinuteBasket |
|---|---|---|
| Service feeGrows with every item added. | Percentage of the order, commonly around 10–15% | $0 |
| Menu pricesRecovers the commission charged to the restaurant. | Typically 5–15% above in-store prices | Same as in store |
| Delivery feeLow headline fees are often paired with a higher service fee. | Varies with distance and demand, roughly $0.99–$8.99 | $4.99 flat |
| Small-order feeMinimums on MinuteBasket are set by the restaurant, not by us. | Charged below a minimum basket size | Not charged |
| SubscriptionMemberships reduce delivery fees but not menu markups. | DashPass, about $9.99 a month | None |
| Share of tips keptWe never count a tip toward base pay. | See DoorDash’ current tipping policy | 0% — drivers keep all of it |
DoorDash figures are publicly reported ranges that vary by city, restaurant, basket size and promotion, and change over time — check DoorDash's own fee schedule for the current numbers where you live. MinuteBasket's $0 service fee and flat $4.99 delivery fee are the same on every order.
A $30.00 order, both ways
On a $30.00 basket at counter prices, a 10% menu markup plus a 15% service fee plus a $5.99 delivery fee comes to about $43.94 before tax and tip. The same basket on MinuteBasket is $34.99 — the food plus $4.99, a difference of $8.95. The full arithmetic is on the delivery fees page.
The gap widens with order size. A percentage service fee and a menu markup both scale with the basket, while our delivery fee stays flat — so on an $80.00 family order the difference grows to about $15.50.
Where DoorDash is still ahead
Honestly: coverage. DoorDash has been operating in Canada far longer and lists many more restaurants in most cities, and it delivers groceries and convenience items that we do not. If the restaurant you want is not on MinuteBasket yet, that is a real reason to use DoorDash today.
What we can promise on the restaurants we do carry is that the price you see is the restaurant's price. Check which cities we deliver in — the list grows every week, and you can nominate your restaurant to join.
Switching from DoorDash
- Create a free account — no subscription and no card needed to browse.
- Set your delivery address so you only see restaurants that reach you.
- Compare a couple of items against the DoorDash price you remember. On menus where we hold a comparison price, our restaurant pages show both.
- Get the app to order and track delivery.
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MinuteBasket vs DoorDash: common questions
Is MinuteBasket cheaper than DoorDash?
On a typical order, yes — because we remove two charges rather than discounting one. There is no service fee, and menu prices are the restaurant's in-store prices instead of marked-up app prices. Delivery is a flat $4.99 on every order. Your own saving depends on basket size: the bigger the order, the more a percentage service fee costs you.
What fees does DoorDash charge?
DoorDash typically charges a service fee calculated as a percentage of your order, a delivery fee that varies with distance and demand, and in some markets an optional charge for priority delivery. Separately, the menu prices shown in the app are usually higher than the restaurant's own prices. DashPass reduces delivery fees for about $9.99 a month, but does not remove the service fee or the menu markup. Check DoorDash's own fee schedule for the current figures in your city.
Do I need a subscription to get MinuteBasket's prices?
No. There is no membership, no paid tier and nothing to break even on. Every customer pays $0 in service fees and a flat $4.99 for delivery from their first order onward — unlike DashPass, where lower fees are something you buy.
Are the same restaurants on MinuteBasket and DoorDash?
There is overlap, and it grows as more restaurants join us. Enter your address to see which restaurants near you deliver through MinuteBasket right now — the list is on the browse page and on each city page.
Does MinuteBasket mark up menu prices like DoorDash?
No. We do not take a commission on the food, so restaurants have no cost to recover through higher prices. A $13.29 pizza on the counter menu is $13.29 on MinuteBasket.
Does my driver keep the whole tip?
On MinuteBasket, all of it. We take nothing from tips and never count them toward a driver's base pay. Tip handling differs between platforms, so it is worth reading DoorDash's current policy.