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Did you know that 60%<\/a> of U.S. consumers order delivery or takeout at least once a week? Or, more interestingly, that online ordering and delivery has grown 300% faster than in-person dining since 2014?<\/p>\n If there's one thing that's clear, it's that food delivery services<\/a> are more popular than ever. This also means there's ample opportunity to make money with various gig economy apps<\/a>.<\/p>\n Postmates and DoorDash, two of the most popular delivery platforms, are prime examples. But which company pays more? And what are the main differences between each delivery gig?<\/p>\n This Postmates vs DoorDash breakdown is covering everything you need to know about both gigs so you can choose the right one for you.<\/p>\n Want more side hustle ideas? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n DoorDash<\/a> is the leading food delivery service in North America, and it currently has over 60% market share. This is more than Uber Eats<\/a> and Postmates as well as other services like Grubhub<\/a> combined!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The platform is available in 6,000+ cities, and the company has also expanded to Australia. It's also moved beyond simple food delivery, and customers can now order many grocery items, flowers, alcohol, and everyday essentials.<\/p>\n As a DoorDash driver, you're able to make money on your own schedule. And the company is a popular side hustle<\/a> for those living in medium and larger cities or towns.<\/p>\n Postmates<\/a> was founded in 2011, launching in California. In late 2020, Uber completed its acquisition of Postmates and has slowly been rolling the platform into the Uber ecosystem.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The merging of the two delivery platforms is basically complete at this point. So, if you try to sign up for Postmates, you'll be redirected to Uber's sign up page and can complete your application there.<\/p>\n As for what you deliver, Postmates \/ Uber specialize in restaurant and fast food meals as well as groceries, household goods, alcohol, and everyday essentials.<\/p>\n If you want to make money with Postmates or DoorDash, the first thing to understand are the different driver requirements each platform has.<\/p>\n DoorDash has similar requirements to Postmates for new drivers, and these are also fairly standard across the world of delivery apps. To work for DoorDash, you must:<\/p>\n You also can't have more than three minor driving violations, such as speeding tickets, within the last three years. However, DoorDash is lenient in terms of vehicle requirements. As long as you can drive or bike, you're good to go!<\/p>\n <\/p>\n You also need to pass orientation to start delivering for DoorDash. Orientation shows new employees how to use the DoorDash app and actually schedule deliveries, so this is a bit of a nuisance.<\/p>\n Thankfully, DoorDash has added an express orientation option which lets you verify your account during your first delivery attempt. Ultimately, you can expect the entire onboarding process to take 1-2 weeks to get your account activated after signup.<\/p>\n Working as a delivery driver or bike courier is pretty straightforward with Postmates. However, there are some hiring requirements to be aware of, including:<\/p>\n If you pass the background check and meet all of Postmates' driver requirements, all you have to do is upload your profile photo, set up direct deposit, and activate your Postmate card.<\/p>\n The background check for both Postmates and DoorDash is run by Checkr, a third-party service. It looks for things like major convictions, DUIs, drug offenses, and driving violations.<\/p>\n Winner: <\/strong>It's slightly easier to become a DoorDash driver than delivering for Postmates \/ Uber Eats due to age requirement differences.<\/p>\n Both Postmates and DoorDash have pretty similar delivery processes.<\/p>\n Once you're an active driver, order requests pop-up in the app. Each order includes information like total delivery distance, number of items, guaranteed base pay, and the restaurant or store you have to pick up items from.<\/p>\n You don't <\/em>see potential tips with either app, so you might end up making more. Overall, both apps are incredibly similar, so once you learn how to use one, you'll know how to use the other.<\/p>\n Winner: <\/strong>It's a tie, and both apps are extremely similar for drivers.<\/p>\n Hourly driver pay is another important factor to consider when signing up for a driving gig<\/a>. So, I'm going to explain how the driver payment models work for both Postmates and DoorDash so you have more context.<\/p>\n DoorDash's payment model is slightly more complicated than Postmates. Additionally, the model seems to lean a tad bit on promotions, which I'll cover in just a bit. DoorDash drivers get paid using the following formula: Base Pay + Promotions + Tips = Total Earnings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Time to examine each factor a little closer.<\/p>\n Base Pay – <\/strong>This ranges from $2 to $10+ <\/strong>depending on estimated time, distance, and demand for the order. Basically, orders that require lengthy travel and more time and that are less popular for Dashers to accept have a higher base pay.<\/p>\n Promotions<\/strong> – If you meet certain promotion conditions, you can earn some nifty bonuses. Currently, there are 3 main promotions:<\/p>\n\n
DoorDash vs. Postmates At A Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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About DoorDash<\/strong><\/h2>\n
About Postmates<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DoorDash vs. Postmates Driver Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DoorDash Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Postmates Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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DoorDash vs. Postmates – How Deliveries Work<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DoorDash vs. Postmates Driver Pay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DoorDash Pay<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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