Driving & delivery · Compare · Checked November 2026

DoorDash vs Uber Eats

Requirements, payout speed, and reported pay for DoorDash and Uber Eats side by side, from each company's own pages.

	DoorDash	Uber Eats
Minimum age	18 (19 in 13 states, 21 in CA)	18 bike/foot, 19 car
Background check	Background check	Background check
Vehicle	Bike, scooter, or car	Bike, scooter, or car
Payout	Instant	Instant
Reported pay	$12.43/hr avg	$18.06/hr avg
Pay source	Gridwise 2025, gross	Gridwise 2025, gross
Worker type	Contractor	Contractor

Key differences

Both require a background check.

Driving & delivery

DoorDash

Food and convenience delivery. Bikes and scooters allowed in some markets and skip the license and insurance requirement.

Bike, scooter, or carBackground checkContractor

Min age: 18 (19 in 13 states, 21 in CA)
Paid: Instant
Pay: $12.43/hr avg

Source: Gridwise 2025, gross. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.

Requirements and pay details Go to DoorDash ↗

Driving & delivery

Uber Eats

Restaurant delivery by car, scooter, bike, or on foot. Car drivers must be 21 in California and New York State.

Bike, scooter, or carBackground checkContractor

Min age: 18 bike/foot, 19 car
Paid: Instant
Pay: $18.06/hr avg

Source: Gridwise 2025, gross. Gas and wear typically cut this 25–40%.

Requirements and pay details Go to Uber Eats ↗

Questions

Which is easier to start, DoorDash or Uber Eats?

Both require a background check.

Which pays faster, DoorDash or Uber Eats?

DoorDash pays instant and Uber Eats pays instant.

How much do DoorDash and Uber Eats pay?

Reported pay for DoorDash is $12.43/hr avg (Gridwise 2025, gross). For Uber Eats it's $18.06/hr avg (Gridwise 2025, gross). Pay varies by location and time, and driving costs typically cut earnings 25–40%.

Can you do DoorDash and Uber Eats at the same time?

Usually, yes. Most gig workers use more than one app to fill slow times. Check each company's terms, and keep track of earnings from each for taxes.

Sources

DoorDash

Uber Eats

Last checked November 2026. Requirements and pay change often, so confirm on each company's site before you sign up. More comparisons.