{"id":21829,"date":"2024-02-09T17:35:10","date_gmt":"2024-02-09T17:35:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/shipt-vs-doordash-which-gig-pays-more\/"},"modified":"2024-05-24T19:51:57","modified_gmt":"2024-05-24T19:51:57","slug":"shipt-vs-doordash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.webmonkey.com\/shipt-vs-doordash\/","title":{"rendered":"Shipt vs DoorDash – Which Gig Pays More?"},"content":{"rendered":"
When it comes to making money in the gig economy, two of the most popular choices are Shipt and DoorDash.<\/p>\n
Both delivery gigs are excellent ways to make extra money on your own schedule. And you don't need any prior experience or a degree to apply.<\/p>\n
However, depending on your vehicle, city, and income goals, one delivery gig might be superior to the other.<\/p>\n
In this Shipt vs DoorDash breakdown, I'm covering differences in driver pay, what each gig is like, requirements, and how to pick the right delivery job for you.<\/p>\n
Looking for other ways to make money? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n DoorDash<\/a> is a popular delivery service that offers on demand pick up and delivery from various restaurants and stores. It's available in over 5,500 cities across North America at the time of writing.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Because of its flexibility, DoorDash is a popular side hustle<\/a> for individuals looking to earn extra money. You can start delivering anytime you want if your market is busy enough, and you mostly deliver fast food and restaurant orders.<\/p>\n One unique aspect of DoorDash vs Shipt is that Dashers can deliver via bike, car, or scooter, whereas Shipt requires a car.<\/p>\n Shipt<\/a> is a grocery delivery service that's similar to Instacart<\/a>. It specializes in local grocery delivery, and the service is available in over 5,000 cities and works with 130+ retail partners.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n While Dashers simply pick up food and make the deliveries, workers for Shipt are more of a personal shopper. They not only assemble the grocery orders, but they also check out and deliver the order as well.<\/p>\n Shipt offers delivery from a wide variety of retailers including groceries, medications, baby products, pet supplies and more. There are also different delivery options including self-pickup, scheduled deliveries, and same-day delivery.<\/p>\n Typically, DoorDash is a much busier app than Shipt. This means you usually make more money per hour with DoorDash<\/a> since the orders are steady and there's less waiting around.<\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>: DoorDash pays more per hour on average and has bonuses that increase earnings even more. DoorDash also tends to have a more steady stream of orders, which helps maximize your earning potential.<\/p>\n When it comes to requirements, it is usually easier for applicants to sign up for DoorDash than Shipt. Here's how each process works:<\/p>\n When you sign up for DoorDash<\/a>, you give your name, phone, email, and type of vehicle. You also upload a copy of your driver\u2019s license, vehicle registration and car insurance. <\/p>\n DoorDash driver requirements include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n After applying and consenting to the DoorDash background check<\/a>, most Dashers can start delivering in a week or two. Once you pass the check, you will be sent an activation kit<\/a> that includes a Red card to pay for the orders you deliver, as well as a food delivery bag.<\/p>\n As for Shipt, the main difference from DoorDash is that your vehicle must be 1997 or newer. Deliveries by motorcycle, bike or scooter are also not permitted since Shipt drivers primarily deliver groceries.<\/p>\n Shipt driver requirements include<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Shipt drivers also are asked several questions during the application process that test their problem solving skills. A video response to some questions is also required so that their hiring team can see your communication skills.<\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>: It's easier to become a DoorDash driver than Shipt Shopper, and DoorDash has more vehicle flexibility.<\/p>\n Because getting paid is the whole point of having a side hustle, knowing how the payment schedules work for your driving gig is important. <\/p>\n Here's to know about Shipt vs DoorDash payments<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>: While both delivery gigs pay weekly, Shipt has a lower instant payout option over DoorDash.<\/p>\n DoorDash currently delivers in over 7000+ cities in the United States (including Puerto Rico and Washington D.C.) as well as Canada, Australia and Japan. If it's not available where you live yet, you can still apply and get put on the DoorDash waitlist<\/a> so you're notified when you can start delivering.<\/p>\n In comparison, Shipt makes deliveries in over 5000 cities across the United States. They have focused initially on larger cities and are expanding regularly.<\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>: While DoorDash is leading in available service areas, Shipt is rapidly growing and will be in more areas very soon.<\/p>\n Neither Shipt or DoorDash pays for gas<\/a>, so you have to factor this into your earnings so you know your profit margin. However, both delivery providers have fuel incentive programs to help their drivers. <\/p>\n It's also worth noting that you generally spend less on fuel when you drive for Shipt over DoorDash since you spend more time in-store shopping and less time driving overall.<\/p>\n Pro Tip<\/strong>: Use the Everlance app<\/a><\/strong> to automatically track your mileage and expenses so you can find potential tax deductions.<\/p>\n Winner<\/strong>: DoorDash has a better fuel rewards program but Shipt Shoppers spend less on gas overall.<\/p>\n When comparing Shipt vs DoorDash, it's important to look at both the similarities and differences of each gig app<\/a>. Here are a few ways these popular driving gigs are similar:<\/p>\n There are a few differences between these two services. Here\u2019s what you need to know. <\/p>\n Shipt Shopper Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Shipt Shopper Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n DoorDash Pros<\/strong>:<\/p>\n DoorDash Cons<\/strong>:<\/p>\n Extra Reading – How To DoorDash For The First Time<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n You should work for DoorDash instead of Shipt if you want to earn more money per hour, get more deliveries, and don't mind putting more miles on your car. DoorDash is busier than Shipt in most markets, so it's the primary app many gig workers use<\/strong>.<\/p>\n In contrast, use Shipt if you know your way around the grocery store and want to put fewer miles on your car.<\/p>\n DoorDash pays more than Shipt on average, however, Shipt can have higher tips some days for large grocery orders. This is why we suggest using DoorDash as your main app but multi-apping with Shipt or other gigs like DoorDash<\/a>, such as Uber Eats<\/a>.<\/p>\n I also suggest checking out our guide on the best DoorDash tips and tricks<\/a> so you know how to maximize your earnings!<\/p>\n Shipt usually pays more than DoorDash per delivery, although deliveries can easily take an hour. In contrast, DoorDash usually pays less per hour but you can complete several orders per hour<\/a>. But you can generally make more money with DoorDash than Shipt per day since you get way more orders.<\/p>\n Extra Reading – How To Earn $500 A Week With DoorDash<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Hopefully this guide on DoorDash vs Shipt has helped you understand what these two different driving gigs have to offer and which service is right for you.<\/p>\n Both gigs offer a flexible, quick way to boost your income. And you can always apply to both gigs and test them out to find which one you like best.<\/p>\n And, as mentioned, don't be afraid to try other gig jobs! There are so many ways to get paid to shop<\/a>, like driving for DoorDash or Uber Eats<\/a> or working for Instacart. So, don't limit yourself to just one app!<\/p>\n Looking for even more money-making ideas? Checkout<\/strong>:<\/p>\n When it comes to making money in the gig economy, two of the most popular choices are Shipt and DoorDash. Both delivery gigs are excellent ways to make extra money on your own schedule. And you don’t need any prior experience or a degree to apply. 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Shipt vs DoorDash – Quick Summary<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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About DoorDash<\/strong><\/h2>\n
About Shipt<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shipt vs DoorDash Pay<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Shipt vs DoorDash – Driver & Vehicle Requirements<\/strong><\/h2>\n
DoorDash Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Shipt Requirements<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Shipt vs DoorDash – Getting Paid<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Shipt vs DoorDash – Available Cities<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Shipt vs DoorDash – Gas Consumption<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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DoorDash & Shipt Similarities<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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DoorDash & Shipt Differences<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Pros & Cons<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Should You Work For Shipt Or DoorDash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Do You Make More Money With Shipt Or DoorDash?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Final Thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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