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From the tool guide: common questions about DoorDash / Uber Eats Commission Calculator
The items below are not posts by community members. They come from the written guide for this tool and are here to get a conversation started. Use “Ask a follow-up” to open a thread about any of them.
How much commission do DoorDash and Uber Eats really charge?
Both platforms publish self-serve commission tiers in roughly the same real range: about 15% for a basic/delivery-only tier, about 25% for a mid marketing tier, and about 30% for a top marketing tier — exact names and inclusions vary by platform and are subject to change.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upIs self-delivery commission lower?
Yes, typically — restaurants using their own drivers through a platform's marketplace listing generally pay a lower commission than platform-delivered orders, though the exact rate varies by market.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upDoes this include card processing fees?
No, this calculates the platform commission on the order subtotal only; separate payment processing may apply depending on how the order is placed.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upIs my data stored?
No, everything is calculated locally in your browser.
From the tool guide Ask a follow-upWhat this tool does
DoorDash and Uber Eats both publish self-serve commission tiers for restaurants, roughly in the same real range: a lower tier (around 15%) for delivery-only/basic marketplace access, a middle tier (around 25%) that adds more marketing and visibility, and a top tier (around 30%) with the most marketing and promotional placement. Choose the tier your restaurant is on and this tool applies that real percentage to your order subtotal automatically.
How to use it, step by step
- Enter your order subtotal.
- Choose your commission tier (or self-delivery).
- Optionally add an extra marketing/promotion percentage.
- See your real commission amount and net revenue per order instantly.
Tips from the guide
- Exact tier names, percentages and inclusions vary by platform, market and negotiated restaurant agreements, and both companies periodically revise self-serve pricing — confirm your actual current tier and rate directly with DoorDash or Uber Eats.
- This models commission only; card processing, especially for a restaurant's own direct online ordering, may be separate depending on the platform.
- Self-delivery commission rates can vary by market — the lower tier here is representative, not a guarantee.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Assuming every restaurant pays the same commission tier — the real rate depends on which self-serve plan (or negotiated agreement) the restaurant is on.
- Forgetting that a higher commission tier also typically includes more marketing/visibility, which is a real trade-off, not just a cost.
- Not accounting for the restaurant's own food and labor cost after commission when judging true profitability per order.
Who uses it
- Restaurant owners comparing delivery platforms. See the real per-order margin impact of each commission tier before signing up.
- Restaurants deciding between tiers. Compare the real revenue trade-off between a cheaper basic tier and a pricier marketing-boosted tier.
- Anyone pricing a delivery-only menu. Build commission into menu pricing using a real, not guessed, percentage.
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