Grubhub Fees for Restaurants (2026): Commission Plans Explained

Grubhub advertises restaurant rates "as low as 5%". That is accurate for its Basic marketing commission, but your total cost also depends on whether Grubhub delivers, payment processing, and which plan you choose. This guide covers Grubhub's 2026 merchant fees from its own pricing page, adds worked examples, and compares Grubhub with DoorDash. Grubhub operates in the US; Canadian restaurants should see our SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash guides.

Quick answer

Marketing commission: 5% (Basic), 15% (Plus) or 20% (All-access) (Grubhub pricing, as of Oct 2026).
Grubhub Delivery: a delivery fee starting at 10% when Grubhub's drivers deliver.
Not included: payment processing fees. Pricing in NYC and select markets may differ.
Grubhub Direct: a commission-free branded ordering site for Grubhub Marketplace customers (Grubhub Direct, as of Oct 2026).

Grubhub pricing & fees (2026)

From Grubhub's merchant pricing page (get.grubhub.com/grubhub-pricing-and-fees, as of Oct 2026):

Basic: 5% marketing commission. No platform or maintenance fees; standard customer delivery fee; placement on Grubhub and Seamless.
Plus: 15% marketing commission; lower customer delivery fee.
All-access: 20% marketing commission; Grubhub's highest level of support.
Grubhub Delivery: fee starting at 10% if you use Grubhub's driver fleet, including supplemental delivery beyond your own boundaries or at busy times.
Self-delivery: use your own drivers for orders placed on Grubhub.
Fine print: order processing fees and, when applicable, Grubhub delivery fees apply on top; NYC has separate pricing.

Grubhub fee table by plan

Plan	Marketing commission	With Grubhub Delivery	Processing
Basic	5%	5% + delivery fee from 10%	Extra
Plus	15%	15% + delivery fee from 10%	Extra
All-access	20%	20% + delivery fee from 10%	Extra
Grubhub Direct	Commission-free site (for Marketplace customers)	—	See their page

What Grubhub costs on real order volumes

Example: $10,000/month in Grubhub orders.

Basic, self-delivery: $500 marketing commission.
Basic + Grubhub Delivery: $500 + at least $1,000 = $1,500 or more.
Plus + Grubhub Delivery: $1,500 + at least $1,000 = $2,500 or more.
All-access + Grubhub Delivery: $2,000 + at least $1,000 = $3,000 or more.

Add payment processing to each. Moving even $2,500 a month of repeat orders to a flat-fee ordering system can save hundreds a month in commission. Check your own numbers with the calculator.

Grubhub vs DoorDash pricing

DoorDash's US plans charge 15%, 25% or 30% on delivered orders and 6% on pickup, with Dasher delivery included in the commission (DoorDash USA, as of Oct 2026). Grubhub separates its marketing commission (5–20%) from its delivery fee (from 10%). On delivered orders, Grubhub Basic with Grubhub Delivery starts around 15%, similar to DoorDash Basic. Self-delivering restaurants may pay less on Grubhub Basic. Compare on your own order mix, and see DoorDash fees for restaurants.

How to lower your Grubhub fees

Start on Basic and self-deliver if you have drivers.
Use Grubhub Delivery only where needed, such as busy times or longer distances.
Ask about NYC or local pricing if you are in a regulated market.
Move regulars to direct ordering with your own site, loyalty rewards and automated win-back messages.
Consolidate tablets with an order hub so Grubhub, DoorDash and Uber Eats orders print in one place.

Keep more of every order with AIOrders

AIOrders is a Vancouver-based restaurant platform that serves restaurants in Canada and the USA. Its homepage describes commission-free ordering, review automation, local SEO and repeat-customer campaigns for one flat monthly fee (aiorders.io, as of Oct 2026). Pricing is a flat-monthly plan with 0% order fees (see pricing; the entry plan adds a per-order fee).

Commission-free online ordering on your own domain, with Uber Direct delivery integration so you only pay for actual deliveries (product page, as of Oct 2026).
Order Hub: DoorDash, Uber Eats, SkipTheDishes, Grubhub and website orders in one system, synced to Square, Clover or Toast (on other POS systems, orders still print and show in Order Hub) (Order Hub, as of Oct 2026).

Calculate your own numbers

Every restaurant's mix is different. Plug your monthly delivery-app sales into the free AIOrders savings calculator to see what commissions cost you and what a flat fee would save. Ready to compare on your own numbers? Try the savings calculator, see pricing, or book a demo.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Grubhub charge restaurants?

A 5%, 15% or 20% marketing commission depending on plan, plus a delivery fee starting at 10% if Grubhub delivers, plus processing (Grubhub, as of Oct 2026).

Does Grubhub charge a monthly fee?

Grubhub's Basic plan lists no platform or maintenance fees. Costs come from per-order commission, delivery and processing.

Is Grubhub cheaper than DoorDash?

For self-delivered orders on Basic (5%), Grubhub can be cheaper. For delivered orders, Grubhub Basic plus delivery starts around 15%, similar to DoorDash Basic. Compare your own mix.

Is Grubhub available in Canada?

Grubhub's merchant site lists US cities. Canadian restaurants typically use SkipTheDishes, Uber Eats and DoorDash.

How do I calculate Grubhub fees?

Multiply monthly Grubhub sales by your commission rate, add the delivery fee on delivered orders, then add processing. Or use the AIOrders calculator.