DoorDash Fee Calculator

DoorDash charges restaurants a commission on every order placed through its platform. The rate depends on the plan you choose and the level of visibility you want on the marketplace.

• Basic (15%) — Lowest commission but limited delivery radius and no access to DashPass customers. Orders placed through your existing customer base only.
• Plus (20%) — Expanded delivery radius with DashPass eligibility. DoorDash promotes your restaurant to more customers.
• Premier (25%) — Highest marketplace visibility, largest delivery area, and priority placement in search results. This is the default tier for most restaurants.
• Premier+ (30%) — Some restaurants report effective rates above 25% when factoring in promotions, Sponsored Listings, and service fees.

On top of commission, DoorDash also charges consumers a service fee, delivery fee, and optional small-order fee. While these are customer-facing, they increase the total price your customers see and can reduce order frequency.

Commission is just the start. Many restaurant owners are surprised by the full cost of relying on DoorDash for online ordering.

• Tablet rental fees — DoorDash charges $6/week (about $26/month) for each order tablet. If you use multiple locations, this adds up fast.
• Marketing and promotions — Sponsored Listings, free delivery offers, and discount campaigns are paid by the restaurant. Many operators spend $100 to $500+ per month on DoorDash marketing to stay visible.
• Customer fee backlash — Customers pay service fees, delivery fees, and inflated menu prices. This leads to lower order frequency and negative reviews directed at your restaurant, not DoorDash.
• No customer data ownership — DoorDash owns the customer relationship. You cannot email, text, or retarget customers who order through the platform. Every repeat order still costs you the full commission.
• Menu price inflation — Many restaurants raise DoorDash prices 15-30% to offset commissions. Customers notice, and it erodes trust in your brand.

DirectOrders gives your restaurant its own branded online ordering system for a flat monthly fee of $249. There are no commissions, no per-order fees, and no hidden charges.

• Flat $249/month — The same price whether you do 50 orders or 5,000. Your cost per order drops as volume grows.
• You own the customer data — Every order gives you the customer's name, email, and phone number. Build your own marketing list and drive repeat orders without paying commission.
• Your brand, your prices — Customers order from your branded website and app. No inflated menu prices, no third-party branding, no competing restaurant ads.
• Built-in marketing tools — SMS campaigns, email automation, loyalty programs, and Google Business integration are included. Grow direct orders without paying marketplace advertising fees.