Alternatives to DoorDash for restaurants

Updated June 12, 2026 · Good Circles

Alternatives to DoorDash for restaurants include direct online ordering, commission-free or low-fee ordering platforms, and local marketplaces. The goal is to avoid the 15–30% per-order commissions the big apps charge. Good Circles charges restaurants a 1% fee on profit while customers save about 10%.

Direct and commission-free ordering

Setting up direct online ordering on your own site — or using a flat-fee or commission-free ordering tool — keeps the most money in house. It takes a little setup, but it removes the per-order cut entirely on those sales.

Low-fee local marketplaces

A local marketplace gives you discovery and checkout without the big-app commission. Good Circles charges a 1% fee on profit instead of 15–30%, collects and remits sales tax for you, and brings customers who save about 10% and fund a local cause. See it for restaurants »

How to choose

Weigh the per-order fee, payout speed, and whether the platform handles tax. For thin-margin orders, the commission rate is usually the single biggest factor in what you actually take home.

Keep more of every order

A 1% fee on profit, sales tax handled, customers who save and give.

For restaurants

FAQ

What are the alternatives to DoorDash for restaurants?

Direct online ordering, commission-free or low-fee ordering tools, and local marketplaces. Each avoids the 15–30% per-order commission the big delivery apps charge.

How much does Good Circles charge restaurants?

A 1% fee on profit per sale — no setup, monthly, or per-order commission. Good Circles also collects and remits sales tax on your sales for you.