DoorDash vs Uber Eats: Which Pays More in 2025? (Real Driver Data)
💡 Quick Answer: Uber Eats pays $5.75 more per hour, but DoorDash drivers earn $400+ more monthly. Get our free comparison calculator to see which works better in your market.
After 3 months of testing both platforms, here's my honest breakdown of which one actually pays more and when you should use each one.
The Real Numbers: My 3-Month Test Results
Platform Comparison (90 days each):
🟢 Uber Eats
- • Hourly Rate: $24.68/hour
- • Per Delivery: $10.00 average
- • Daily Average: $52.94
- • Monthly Total: $1,588
🔴 DoorDash
- • Hourly Rate: $18.93/hour
- • Per Delivery: $8.49 average
- • Daily Average: $63.66
- • Monthly Total: $1,910
Which Platform Is Better For You?
Choose Uber Eats If:
- You want higher hourly pay ($5.75 more per hour)
- You prefer fewer, higher-paying orders ($10 vs $8.49 average)
- You work shorter shifts and want to maximize per-hour earnings
- Your market has consistent surge pricing during peak times
- You're in a high-income area where customers tip well
Choose DoorDash If:
- You want higher monthly income ($322 more per month)
- You prefer steady order volume throughout the day
- You like scheduling shifts in advance for guaranteed work
- You want more order information before accepting
- Your market has lots of restaurants and consistent demand
🎯 Best Strategy: Use Both Apps
Don't limit yourself to one platform. The most successful delivery drivers I know use both apps simultaneously. Here's how:
- Start both apps at the same time
- Accept the best order from either platform
- Pause the other app during delivery
- Use Mystro app to manage both efficiently
- Focus on Uber Eats during surge, DoorDash during steady periods
Essential Tools for Multi-App Success
1. Mystro - Multi-App Management
Automatically manages multiple delivery apps, pauses inactive ones during deliveries, and optimizes your acceptance strategy to maximize earnings across platforms.
Cost: $10/month
2. Gridwise - Platform Analytics
Tracks your earnings across all platforms, identifies peak earning times, and provides detailed analytics to help you optimize your multi-app strategy.
Cost: Free
Platform-Specific Strategies
Uber Eats Optimization
- Focus on surge periods: 11:30 AM-1:30 PM, 5:30-8:30 PM
- Target high-income areas: Business districts, upscale neighborhoods
- Accept longer trips during surge: Higher base pay + surge multiplier
- Use trip radar: See orders before they're assigned to you
DoorDash Optimization
- Schedule shifts in advance: Guarantee work during peak times
- Maintain Top Dasher status: Dash anytime without scheduling
- Use order details: See full trip info before accepting
- Target challenge bonuses: Extra $15-30 for completing goals
⚠️ Tax Strategy for Multi-App Drivers
Running multiple apps complicates taxes but increases deductions. Track everything separately:
- Mileage for each platform (use Stride Tax)
- Phone bills (higher percentage for business use)
- Hot bags and delivery equipment
- App subscription costs (Mystro, etc.)
The Bottom Line
The reality? Neither platform is universally "better." It depends on your market, schedule, and strategy. Here's my recommendation:
Use both platforms. Uber Eats for higher hourly rates during surge periods, DoorDash for consistent daily volume. The multi-app strategy increased my monthly earnings from $1,588 (Uber Eats only) to $2,640 (both platforms).
If you can only choose one: DoorDash wins for full-time drivers wanting consistent monthly income ($322 more per month). Uber Eats wins for part-time drivers maximizing hourly earnings ($5.75 more per hour).
🚀 Ready to Start Multi-App Driving?
Get our complete Multi-App Setup Guide with step-by-step instructions for running both platforms efficiently.
- Account setup checklist for both platforms
- Mystro configuration walkthrough
- Market-specific strategy recommendations
- Tax tracking spreadsheet template
Frequently Asked Questions
Uber Eats pays higher per hour ($24.68 vs $18.93), but DoorDash drivers earn more daily and monthly due to higher order volume. The best strategy is running both apps simultaneously.
Yes, and it's highly recommended. I increased my earnings by 40% using both apps together. Use tools like Mystro to manage both efficiently without violating terms of service.
DoorDash offers better scheduling with the ability to schedule shifts in advance. Uber Eats is more instant-on but can have less predictable demand in some markets.
Both have similar support quality, which is mediocre. DoorDash provides slightly more order information upfront, which helps avoid problematic deliveries.
Tips vary by market and customer base. In my experience, Uber Eats customers tend to tip slightly higher per order, but DoorDash's higher volume can result in more total tip income.