At a glance
| What matters | Deliveroo | Uber Eats | tastie. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly fee | Not published on its website | Not stated on its website | £0: no tastie. monthly fee |
| Commission on orders | A percentage of each order plus VAT, set in your agreement; no standard rate is published. Its terms set 35% plus VAT for Marketplace+ orders delivered by its rider network Source 1 ↗ Source 2 ↗ | 30% when Uber delivers (33% for Uber One members); 13% for self-delivery; 13% for pick-up. Excluding VAT Source ↗ | 0% restaurant commission |
| Fee the customer pays | Customer fees vary by order and can include delivery and small order fees Source ↗ | Customers can pay a delivery fee and a fee of “typically 10% of the basket”, per Uber’s help centre Source ↗ | £1 per order, whatever the order size |
| Card processing | Not published on its website | Included: “Payment processing” is listed in all plans Source ↗ | Paid by the restaurant, at a rate confirmed in writing before launch |
| Setup or activation fee | A one-off joining fee for the tablet and printer; the amount is on its sign-up pages, not public Source ↗ | £650 one-off activation fee, excluding VAT, including a tablet, printer, menu setup and photography Source ↗ | No tastie. setup fee |
| Contract | Continues until either side gives 30 days’ written notice Source ↗ | One-year initial term, then renews automatically each year Source ↗ | You review the agreement before your restaurant goes live |
| Hardware | Tablet and printer, which you own once the joining fee is paid; or use your own device Source ↗ | Tablet and printer included in the activation fee Source ↗ | Free SUNMI V2 or V3 terminal and printer paper. The terminal remains the property of ACORN RESERVE LTD |
Where each is strong
Deliveroo
- Puts your menu in front of people using the Deliveroo app. Source ↗
- Its riders can deliver for you, so you don’t need your own drivers. Source ↗
- Marketplace+ lets you use your own riders while staying in the app. Source ↗
Uber Eats
Which should you choose?
Choose Deliveroo if you want to reach new customers in the Deliveroo app, or need Deliveroo riders to deliver for you.
Choose Uber Eats if you want to reach new customers in the Uber Eats app, or you need Uber couriers to deliver for you.
Choose tastie. if you want your own ordering website with no monthly fee and 0% commission, your menu set up for you, and you offer collection or deliver with your own drivers. Your customers pay just £1 per order, whatever the order size.
Whichever you choose, compare quotes on the same footing: the same number of orders, the same order value, and every fee, including card processing.
Sources
- Deliveroo for restaurants ↗: commission on completed orders and the partner offer
- Deliveroo partner terms ↗: how the fee is worked out, the Marketplace+ rider rate, joining fee and notice
- Deliveroo partner policies ↗: equipment ownership
- Deliveroo customer FAQ ↗: customer fees
- Deliveroo Marketplace+ ↗: using your own riders
- Uber Eats merchant pricing ↗: fees by delivery type, VAT, activation fee, hardware and payment processing
- Uber Eats online ordering ↗: Webshop
- Uber Eats merchant terms ↗: the contract term
- Uber Eats help centre ↗: customer fees
Checked by hand on 31 October 2026. tastie.’s terms are on the offer page.
Deliveroo and Uber Eats are trademarks of their owners. tastie. is not affiliated with or endorsed by them. Facts come from each company’s own website on the date shown; prices and terms change, so ask for a current quote. Spotted a mistake? Tell us and we’ll correct it.