Food delivery app comparison: How much can you save by picking up the food?

Juan Carlos Castillo, Asbury Park Press

Getting a warm meal sent straight to your doorstep through food delivery apps could make your order 92% more expensive than the pickup price, according to a report by Finance Buzz.

According to the report, Postmates have the highest markups, making orders some 92% more expensive than menu price. Uber Eats, on the other hand, boasts the lowest markups, making meals some 69% more expensive than their regular menu price, Finance Buzz reported.

Here's how much more expensive food delivery orders can be

  • A $9.85 Chick-fil-a pickup order could up to $23.01 on Grubhub, and $19.85 on Postmates.

  • A $9.49 Dunkin' pickup order could inflate to $19.12 on Postmates, or $16.58 on Uber Eats.

  • A $16.50 Jersey Mike's Subs pickup order could cost $26.78 on Postmates, or $23.32 on Doordash.

  • A $19.62 Chipotle pickup order could go up to $34.73 on Postmates, or $30.53 on Uber Eats.

  • A $17.57 Panera Bread order could cost you $26.77 if ordered through Doordash delivery or $24.43 through Uber Eats.

Can I order takeout meals on Instacart?

Instacart customers will now be able to order cooked meals thanks to a new partnership between the company and Uber Eats, the companies announced this week.

In the coming weeks, Instacart users will see a "Restaurants" tab through which they can browse nearby restaurants, see their menus, place order and track deliveries live.

"We're excited that this new strategic partnership with Instacart will bring the magic of Uber Eats to even more consumers, drive more business for restaurants, and create more earnings opportunities for couriers," said Uber CEO.

This article originally appeared on Asbury Park Press: How expensive food delivery apps compare with pickup

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