DashPass vs Uber One vs Grubhub+: Which Delivery Subscription Is Worth It?
March 7, 2026 · 10 min read
All three major delivery apps want you to subscribe. DashPass, Uber One, and Grubhub+ all promise lower fees and free delivery. But do they actually save you money?
We compared all three — and found that for most people, none of them beat simply ordering direct from the restaurant.
The Subscriptions at a Glance
| DashPass | Uber One | Grubhub+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo | $9.99/mo |
| Free Delivery | Orders $12+ | Orders $15+ | Orders $12+ |
| Service Fee | Reduced | Reduced + 5% off | Reduced |
| Min Order | $12 | $15 | $12 |
| Extras | No-rush savings | Uber ride benefits | Donation matching |
| Free Trial | 1 month | 1 month | 1 month |
The Math: When Each Subscription Pays For Itself
Average savings per order with a subscription: ~$3-4 (delivery fee waived + reduced service fee).
- Break-even: 3 orders/month (~$3.33 saved per order)
- 5 orders/month: saves ~$6.65/mo net ($80/year)
- 10 orders/month: saves ~$23.30/mo net ($280/year)
Looks decent. But here's the catch...
What Subscriptions Don't Fix
None of these subscriptions fix inflated menu prices.
DashPass removes the $3-5 delivery fee. But you're still paying 10-25% more per item than the restaurant's own website. On a $25 order, that's $2.50-6.25 in hidden markup — often more than the delivery fee you just saved.
The subscription trap:
Subscriptions make you feel like you're getting a deal, which makes you order more often. The apps know this — that's why they offer them. You save $3-4 on fees while paying $5-8 more on inflated items every order.
Direct Ordering vs. Every Subscription
Let's compare a real scenario: 8 delivery orders per month, averaging $25 each.
DoorDash with DashPass:
$25 × 8 = $200 + ~$16 service fees - $9.99 subscription = ~$206/mo
DoorDash without subscription:
$25 × 8 = $200 + ~$40 delivery fees + ~$32 service fees = ~$272/mo
Direct ordering:
$20 × 8 = $160 + ~$16 delivery fees = ~$176/mo
Direct ordering saves $30/mo vs. DashPass and $96/mo vs. no subscription. That's $360/year vs. DashPass and $1,152/year vs. paying full price.
When a Subscription DOES Make Sense
- Uber One: If you use Uber rides frequently, the combined value is real. The 5% off food orders helps too.
- DashPass: If you only order from restaurants that DON'T have their own ordering (rare for chains, common for small local spots).
- Grubhub+: If it's included with your Amazon Prime membership (check — it was bundled in some markets).
Our Recommendation
- First, check if your favorite restaurants have direct ordering. Most do.
- For restaurants that don't have direct ordering, use whichever app has the best promo that week.
- Only subscribe if you order 8+ times/month from restaurants without their own ordering system.
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