Best Delivery App Jobs. How Much Money Can You Make.

What is the Best App for Food Delivery Drivers

Having food delivered used to be a novelty. These days, having food delivered is the norm. And you can have almost any of your favorite foods delivered. Which is awesome! But what about those folks out there delivering your warm chocolate chip cookies at 2am in the morning? Is it awesome for them?

Because my blog is about making money, and not eating delivered food (lol) — I wanted to dedicate a post to those considering doing food delivery as a side gig. Every single one of these food delivery app services offers flexibility for the delivery driver. Which is important for those needing something that they can do to earn while working around another job, kids or a class schedule.

Let's take a look at each one of these delivery app jobs and see what they have to offer the delivery person. Picking the best side hustle, means knowing all the facts. It will help us see which is the highest paying delivery app job too.

Amazon Flex

We've all seen the Amazon delivery vans out and about. But Amazon still needs support for making all the deliveries needed – this includes groceries. That's where you come in. Here are the basics that you need to know for this delivery gig.
Age Requirement: 21
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $15 to $25 an hour for Amazon Flex.
Available: Many cities across the USA
Other Requirements:
1. Valid Drivers License
2. Mid-sized or Larger Vehicle
3. iPhone or Android smartphone
4. You'll need to pass a background check too.

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Bite Squad

You'll be a 1099 independent contractor. You can choose your own hours and work at your own pace. Meaning you can choose as many or as few “blocks” as you want to. It's easy to set up. You'll basically pick food up at local restaurants, verify the order is correct, keep it as hot as possible in your insulated bags and deliver.

Age Requirement: 18 or older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from around $16.45 per hour for Bite Squad.
Available: Major cities in several states in the USA
Other Requirements:
1. Clean Driving Record
2. Valid License and Insurance
3. iPhone or Android Smartphone
4. Possession of an Insulated Hot Bag (Available for purchase if needed.)

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Caviar

Caviar aims at delivering fancy food fare. Think of the coolest and most trendy restaurants in your area. These are the places you'll be delivering for. Though Caviar was it's own entity in the beginning, they were bought by DoorDash in 2019. This allows DoorDash to cater to customers looking for more high-end meals and food.

Age Requirement:  18 or older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges around $18.00 per hour for Caviar.
Available: Everywhere DoorDash is. You'll using the same app.
Other Requirements:
1. Any car, scooter or bicycle (this will vary by city)
2. Driver's License
3. Social Security Number (only in USA)
4. Must Pass a Background Check

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DoorDash

DoorDash is fast becoming THE go-to food delivery service. Becoming a “Dasher” is easy for the most part and they cover a lot of cities across the USA.  This is probably the food delivery service that's going to give you the most opportunity to work other than Amazon Flex or maybe Instacart's grocery delivery.

Age Requirement: 18 or older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $15 to $25 an hour for DoorDash.

“For Illustrative purposes only, actual earnings may differ and depend on expenses. Hourly pay is calculated using average Dasher payouts while on a delivery (from the time you accept an order until the time you drop it off) and includes compensation from peak pay, tips, and other incentives.”

Available: All 50 states including D.C. and Puerto Rico and Canada
Other Requirements:  
1. Reliable car, scooter or bicycle (varies by city)
2. Valid Driver's License
3. Auto Insurance
4. Must pass a background check

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Eaze

Though it's only in California right now, it's worth checking out. They will probably expand in the future. Eaze is in the business of delivering cannabis. Their site claims over seven million cannabis deliveries to date and over 800,000 customers.

Age Requirement: Must be 21+ or Older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $14-$26 per hour for Eaze.
Available: California Only
Other Requirements:
1.  Valid driver's license
2.  A vehicle model year 2005 or newer with a section of interior space not visible to the public (trunk)
3. Vehicle must be equipped with an active alarm system
4. Your name listed on the vehicle registration
5. Must have vehicle insurance policy in your name
6. Pass a criminal background and motor vehicle history check
7. Must agree to using a company issued GPS tracking device and/or dashcam

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Favor Delivery

Favor is Texas-based — so, sadly not available across the USA. Most reviews on Indeed say it's a good gig — but you're going to have to work at least 10 hours a week minimum and you need to consider the wear and tear on your car + gas.

Runners (as Favor calls them) will earn 35% of the delivery fee plus you get 100% of your tips! Side note: They have a referral program that pays you $5 if you're a Runner and refer other Runners.

Age Requirement: Must be 18 or Older.
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $10 to $18 an hour for Favor.
Available: Android and iOS
Other Requirements:
1. Valid Driver's License
2. Your own car with insurance.
3. Payments are made direct deposit – so you'll need an account.

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goPuff

I thought at first this was for vaping and smoking due to the name. But, they deliver many things, but are more known for alcohol, snacks, drinks.

goPuff is expanding all the time and they currently have over 250 facilities delivering to 550+ cities across the USA.

Age Requirement: Must be 21 or older (due to alcohol and cigarettes)
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $10-$15 an hour goPuff.
Available: Android or iOS (they will be adding other smartphones soon)
Other Requirements: 
1. Valid Driver License
2. You'll need to pass a background check
3. Vehicle, auto insurance and registration

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Grubhub

Well, this is one of the more popular food delivery apps. They've been around since 2004. In some forums, drivers for Grubhub most like the ability to schedule in blocks. And some drivers say they are busier with Grubhub than with Postmates or Doordash. I have a feeling it depends on your city.

You do get to keep 100% of your tips. Payment is made direct deposit. You can cash out instantly, but there is a small fee of .50 cents.

Age Requirement: 19 or older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges around $12 an hour for Grubhub.
Available: Smartphone with iOS 11 or later or an Android with 5.0 or later)
Other Requirements:
1. Car or bike (in some areas)
2. Valid Driver's License (bike riders will need a valid ID)

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Instacart

I've got personal experience with this one. (As a customer during the pandemic!) But, I have talked with several of the Instacart drivers that have come for delivery.  Most like it a lot. Many of them are shoppers too, not just delivery. I don't live in a huge city, around 100,000 — but most drivers said it was their full-time gig.

You have control over your hours and there are many, many stores that participate and partner with Instacart. With Instacart, you're probably going to want to do the shopper/delivery duo to make the most.

Age Requirement: 18 or older
Pay Range: Depending on whether you're just a shopper, just a driver, maybe both – the average is wide: $9 – $46 an hour for Instacart.
Available: Smartphone
Other Requirements: 
1. Lift at least 30 pounds
2. Pass a background check
3. Have a checking or a saving account
4. A valid driver's license
5. Insulated bags (if you're a shopper too)

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Postmates

Postmates has won a lot of potential delivery drivers over, simply because they offer a lot of options for those wanting to deliver. You can even deliver on foot if you like! It's all going to depend on the type of city you live in. Obviously, a smaller town isn't going to make sense for someone wanting to deliver on foot.

Postmates doesn't charge any fees and you're not required to work any number of set hours. You can cash out instantly at any time you want or wait for a weekly direct deposit. They really want you to feel like this is your show.

Postmates touts to be the largest, most reliable on demand delivery and pickup platform.

Age Requirement: 18 or Older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from $15-$20 an hour for Postmates.
Available: iOS or Android
Other Requirements:
1. Motorcycle, car, bike, scooter or on foot.
2. Insurance if on car/motorcycle
3. Valid driver's license

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Saucey

Saucey is focused on getting your alcoholic beverage order to you. They aim to get your order to you within 30 minutes. They are still growing, and in most major cities in the USA.

I love the idea of Saucey, but I don't like the thought of having to either deal with people already drinking or having to check IDs. That seems like a lot for someone just dropping stuff off.

Age Requirement: Obviously, you're gonna have to be 21 or Older since it's alcohol.
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from$10-$12 an hour for Saucey.
Available: Android or iOS
Other Requirements:
1. Newer car (2008 or newer)
2. Car insurance
3. A clean driving record

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Shipt

I have a few friends that have used Shipt (for Target orders) and they love it. Shipt is partnered with many grocery stores. But not just groceries, it's over 275 retailers. Retailers like Petco, Office Depot and Bed, Bath and Beyond. More recently they've partnered with CVS.

With so many retailers, the opportunity to make money delivering is a high one. You'll probably stay busy.

Age Requirement: 18 or Older
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from$15-$20 an hour for Shipt.
Available: Android or iOS
Other Requirements:
1. A valid driver's license and auto insurance.
2. You're vehicle has to be semi new, 2000 or newer.
3. They ask that you be able to lift 40 pounds or more.
4. Have your own insulated cooler bags.

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Uber Eats

Uber is synonymous with driving gigs.  They were the first company to really tackle the whole app/driving/delivering service industry. Many make a full-time income as an Uber driver. But with Uber Eats, comes this option to deliver food and not people.

Uber Eats offers a base fare for their delivery drivers, which is nice. Deliveries have been up with 2020 changing the way we all live, work and eat.

Uber Eats offers weekly pay, but you can cash out your earnings fee-free if you get Uber's specific Visa card.

Age Requirement: Age varies according to requirement in your city/country
Pay Range: The average pay for a driver ranges from$10-$12 an hour for Uber Eats.
Available: Android or iOS
Other Requirements:
1. Valid Driver's License
2. Vehicle that meets requirement standards for your city/area
3. Three years driving experience
4. Auto Insurance

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