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9 Best Delivery Driver Apps of 2026
This list is for drivers choosing a delivery app mainly on pay. We compared documented pay models, published pay figures, cash-out speed and fees, tip policies and requirements for 9 apps covering food, grocery, package and large-item delivery in the U.S. Scores weigh features at 40%, ease of use at 30% and value at 30%, and value here means published pay and how quickly and cheaply you can get it. All apps are free to download, so the price field quotes each app's published pay or payout terms, checked in November 2026. DoorDash, Shipt and Gopuff are not ranked because their driver pages could not be loaded from our location to confirm pay details, and Postmates now runs on Uber.
By the Mojolin research desk · Updated November 12, 2026 · 9 tools compared · Prices checked on vendor pages, latest November 12, 2026
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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Amazon Flex is our top pick for drivers who want the most pay because Amazon publishes a range of $18 to $25 an hour for most drivers and shows earnings for every block before you accept. Uber Eats is the most flexible, with no blocks to book, a tip guarantee and Instant Pay up to 6 times a day, and Grubhub is the best for daily cash, with earnings available 15 minutes after a delivery and a $0.50 Instant Cash Out. Instacart pays more on larger grocery batches, Spark Driver covers all 50 states, FRAYT reports the highest average at $20 to $30 an hour for van and pickup drivers, Roadie lets you pick each package gig, Favor adds a required minimum tip in Texas and Bungii pays truck owners the same day.
Top picks
Comparison table
| # | Tool | Pricing | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Amazon Flex | drivers who want a published hourly pay range | Free to join; Amazon says most drivers earn $18 to $25 an hour | 8.9 |
| 2 |  Uber Eats | drivers who want to work any hour without booking shifts | Free to sign up; Instant Pay cash outs up to 6 times a day for a small fee | 8.8 |
| 3 |  Grubhub | drivers who want cheap same-day pay | Free to join; Instant Cash Out up to $500 a day, free for Chase customers and $0.50 for other banks | 8.6 |
| 4 |  Instacart | drivers who like grocery shopping orders | Free to join; cash out in as little as 2 hours after 5 completed batches | 8.4 |
| 5 |  Spark Driver | drivers outside big cities | Free to join; pay per trip by distance, order size and extras (no USD figure published) | 8.1 |
| 6 |  FRAYT | drivers with a van or pickup truck | $40 application fee; FRAYT says drivers average $20 to $30 an hour | 8.0 |
| 7 |  Roadie | drivers who want to choose each delivery | Free to join; earn up to $12 per local trip, more on multi-stop deliveries | 7.9 |
| 8 |  Favor | drivers in Texas | Free to join; base pay $2 to $14+ per order plus a required minimum customer tip | 7.8 |
| 9 |  Bungii | pickup truck and trailer owners | Free to apply; same-day payment processing (no USD pay figure published) | 7.5 |
Scoring weights
Every tool gets three editorial scores out of 10, from vendor documentation, product pages and the published price. The overall score is the weighted average below, the same method on every list. Full method
The full ranking
Rank 1 · Best overall
Amazon Flex
Amazon's program for delivering Amazon packages in scheduled blocks with your own car, booked through the Amazon Flex app.
flex.amazon.com8.9
out of 10
Best for: drivers who want a published hourly pay range
Amazon Flex is the only large delivery app we compared that states an hourly pay figure on its own site: Amazon says most drivers earn $18 to $25 an hour, with actual earnings varying by location, tips and delivery time. Work comes in delivery blocks, scheduled windows where the app shows the start time, location, duration and earnings before you accept, and you can reserve blocks up to a week ahead or grab instant offers. You keep 100% of tips on tip-eligible deliveries, and tips arrive 2 to 3 days after a block. Pay is flexible: you pick one or more weekdays to collect payments, and Amazon Flex Debit Card holders get Instant Pay. Amazon also provides free commercial insurance in most states, and rewards points earn fuel discounts and Preferred Scheduling. The trade-offs are a higher bar to entry, since you must be 21 and drive a 4-door sedan, SUV, van or covered-bed truck, and a block model that rewards planning more than spur-of-the-moment driving.
Standout feature
Amazon Flex is the best choice for drivers focused on pay because Amazon says most drivers earn $18 to $25 an hour.
Use cases
Drivers with a sedan or SUV
Book package blocks a week ahead
Outcome: Known earnings before each shift
Part-time workers with fixed free days
Reserve blocks on the same days each week
Outcome: A steady weekly schedule
Key features
- Delivery blocks show start time, location, duration and earnings before you accept
- Reserve blocks up to a week in advance or pick up instant offers
- Choose one or more weekdays to collect payments, daily or weekly
- Instant Pay for Amazon Flex Debit Card users
- Rewards points earn fuel discounts, Preferred Scheduling and cash back
Pros
- Amazon publishes a pay range: most drivers earn $18 to $25 an hour
- 100% of tips are yours on tip-eligible deliveries
- Amazon Flex provides free commercial insurance in most states
Cons
- You must be 21 or older
- Needs a 4-door sedan, SUV, van or truck with a covered bed
- Instant Pay works only with the Amazon Flex Debit Card
Rank 2 · Runner-up
Uber Eats
Uber's courier program for food, grocery and package delivery by car, scooter, bike or on foot, run through the Uber Driver app.
uber.com8.8
out of 10
Best for: drivers who want to work any hour without booking shifts
Uber Eats gives drivers the most freedom over when they work: you go online in the Driver app whenever you like, with no block booking, and turn delivery requests on and off as you wish. Before you accept, the app shows the fare, pickup and dropoff, and estimated time and distance, and that fare includes any upfront tip. Uber adds two protections on pay. With the tip guarantee, a Guaranteed badge on a request means the total shown is the minimum you will receive, and in some markets a minimum earnings guarantee tops up time on trips if you earn below the local rate. The Uber Eats Pro program lets couriers who reach Gold, Platinum or Diamond status get priority access to higher-paying deliveries, and Quest and Boost+ promotions add extra pay. You can cash out with Instant Pay up to 6 times a day for a small fee, set a Flex Pay schedule, or take automatic deposits, usually on Thursdays. Uber does not publish an hourly average, and car couriers must be 19, or 21 in California and New York State.
Standout feature
Uber Eats is the best choice for flexible drivers because a Guaranteed badge on a request means the amount shown is the minimum you receive.
Use cases
Drivers with irregular free time
Go online for an hour between other commitments
Outcome: Earnings without a fixed schedule
Couriers without a car
Deliver by bike or on foot from age 18
Outcome: Income with no vehicle costs
Key features
- Upfront fares show pay, pickup, dropoff, time and distance before you accept
- Tip guarantee: a Guaranteed badge means the amount shown is the minimum you receive
- Minimum earnings guarantee for time on trips in some markets
- Uber Eats Pro tiers give priority access to higher-paying deliveries
- Quest and Boost+ promotions add pay on top of fares
Pros
- Deliver by car, scooter, bike or on foot
- You keep 100% of tips
- Instant Pay up to 6 times a day, Flex Pay schedules or automatic weekly deposits
Cons
- Instant Pay carries a fee
- Car couriers must be 19, or 21 in California and New York State
- Uber publishes no average hourly pay figure
Rank 3 · Also great
Grubhub
Grubhub's restaurant delivery program for drivers and bikers, with scheduled delivery blocks in the Grubhub for Drivers app.
grubhub.com8.6
out of 10
Best for: drivers who want cheap same-day pay
Grubhub pays per order: base pay that accounts for mileage, delivery type, time spent and your local market, plus 100% of tips and bonuses from Missions. Its main pay feature for drivers who schedule ahead is the Grubhub contribution, which tops you up to a minimum guaranteed rate for your local market when you toggle on for a scheduled block and meet the Offer Commitment Rate criteria. Grubhub also says it avoids having too many drivers on the road at once, so a reserved block secures delivery time. Cash comes quickly: earnings are available 15 minutes after a delivery, and Instant Cash Out sends up to $500 a day to your bank for $0.50, or free for Chase customers. Weekly direct deposit lands every Thursday. Large orders over $150 and catering offers can bring bigger tips. On the downside, some markets put new drivers on a waitlist, drivers cover all gas, maintenance and insurance costs, and drivers in Las Vegas must be 21.
Standout feature
Grubhub is the best choice for drivers who want cheap same-day pay because Instant Cash Out is free for Chase customers and $0.50 for everyone else.
Use cases
Drivers who plan their week
Reserve dinner-rush blocks
Outcome: A minimum rate on scheduled time
Drivers who bank with Chase
Cash out after each shift
Outcome: Same-day pay with no fee
Key features
- Block scheduling to reserve delivery time in advance
- Grubhub contribution toward a minimum rate when you work a scheduled block and meet Offer Commitment Rate criteria
- Earnings available 15 minutes after a delivery is completed
- Missions and sweepstakes for extra pay
- Driver levels after 20 deliveries open early scheduling and catering orders
Pros
- Instant Cash Out is free for Chase customers and $0.50 for other banks
- You keep 100% of tips from completed deliveries
- Grubhub limits drivers on the road at once so scheduled drivers get orders
Cons
- Some markets are full and put new applicants on a waitlist
- Drivers pay all driving costs, including gas, maintenance and insurance
- Minimum age is 21 in Las Vegas
Rank 4
Instacart
Instacart's full-service shopper program for shopping and delivering grocery orders from local stores with your own car.
instacart.com8.4
out of 10
Best for: drivers who like grocery shopping orders
Instacart pays full-service shoppers per batch, and the amount depends on the size of the order, the driving distance and the effort involved in shopping and delivering. Larger grocery orders mean more time in the store but often more pay and tips per stop, which suits drivers who prefer a mix of shopping and driving to pure delivery. Instacart shows an earnings estimate on every order and tracks your total for the week. Shoppers keep 100% of customer tips and can earn extra through promotions. Once you have completed at least 5 batches, you can cash out in as little as 2 hours. Instacart says over 600,000 shoppers choose the platform. To join you must be 18, authorized to work in the U.S., able to lift up to 40 lbs, and have regular access to a reliable car and a compatible smartphone. Plan for a short wait at the start, since the Instacart payment card usually arrives 5 to 7 business days after sign-up.
Standout feature
Instacart is the best choice for grocery delivery because pay per batch grows with order size and shoppers keep 100% of tips.
Use cases
Drivers who know their local stores
Take large grocery batches
Outcome: Higher pay per order
Parents with school-hours availability
Shop and deliver during the day
Outcome: Earnings that fit around family time
Key features
- Earnings estimate shown on every order
- Pay per batch based on order size, driving distance and shopping effort
- Instacart payment card for checkout at every store
- Promotions for extra earnings
- Weekly earnings tracking in the Shopper app
Pros
- Shoppers keep 100% of customer tips
- Cash out in as little as 2 hours after 5 batches
- Instacart says over 600,000 shoppers use it, so most cities have orders
Cons
- Requires regular access to a reliable car
- You must be able to lift up to 40 lbs
- The payment card takes 5 to 7 business days to arrive by mail
Rank 5
Spark Driver
Walmart's delivery platform for shopping, delivery and returns offers from Walmart stores, available in all 50 states.
sparkdriverapp.com8.1
out of 10
Best for: drivers outside big cities
Spark Driver is Walmart's delivery app, and its reach is its main advantage: Walmart says it is available in all 50 states, which matters for drivers in small towns where restaurant apps have few orders. You choose between delivery, shopping and returns offers, and trip earnings rise with the distance to the delivery, the number of items in the order, and extras such as apartment deliveries or heavy items. Incentives and promotions run by zone, and the Spark Driver Rewards Program gives qualifying tiers cellular discounts and a free month-long Walmart+ membership. You keep 100% of confirmed customer tips. To join you must be 18, have proof of auto insurance, a valid REAL ID-compliant or driver's license and a Social Security card, and pass background screening that can include motor vehicle records. Walmart does not publish a pay range, so drivers cannot compare Spark to Amazon Flex on hourly pay before signing up.
Standout feature
Spark Driver is the best choice outside big cities because it runs in all 50 states.
Use cases
Drivers in rural areas
Deliver Walmart grocery orders
Outcome: Steady offers where food apps are thin
Drivers who like longer trips
Accept far-off deliveries
Outcome: More pay per trip for distance
Key features
- Delivery, shopping and returns offers in one app
- Trip pay grows with distance, order size and extras like apartment or heavy-item deliveries
- Incentives and promotions by zone
- Spark Driver Rewards Program tiers with cellular discounts and a free month of Walmart+
- Online banking or direct deposit payouts
Pros
- Available in all 50 states
- You keep 100% of confirmed customer tips
- Starts at age 18
Cons
- Walmart publishes no per-trip or hourly pay figure
- Requires proof of auto insurance and a REAL ID-compliant or driver's license
- Payout methods come from third-party providers with their own terms
Rank 6
FRAYT
On-demand courier platform for business deliveries by car, SUV, pickup, cargo van and box truck.
frayt.com8.0
out of 10
Best for: drivers with a van or pickup truck
FRAYT publishes the highest pay figure of any app we compared: it says its drivers make an average of $20 to $30 per hour, and tips come on top. The work is business delivery rather than restaurant orders, and the vehicle you own decides what you can take, from sedans and SUVs up to pickup trucks, cargo vans, Sprinter vans and box trucks. FRAYT pays drivers within 48 hours. The entry bar is higher than consumer apps. You must be 21, live in the market you apply for, hold an in-state license, be listed as an insured driver on a policy issued in your state, and be able to lift packages up to 50 lbs. Cars must be 20 years old or newer, with no visible damage, and cannot be rentals. Every applicant pays a non-refundable $40 application fee, and FRAYT recruits only in some markets per vehicle type, so check availability before applying.
Standout feature
FRAYT is the best choice for drivers chasing hourly pay because it reports an average of $20 to $30 an hour.
Use cases
Cargo van owners
Take business deliveries
Outcome: Higher pay per hour than food apps
Full-time gig drivers
Add FRAYT to an app mix
Outcome: Better-paying runs on slow food days
Key features
- Car, midsize, pickup, cargo van and box truck deliveries
- Payment within 48 hours
- Tips on top of delivery pay
- Preferred Driver Program
- Market check by vehicle type before you apply
Pros
- Highest published average pay here: $20 to $30 an hour
- Pays drivers within 48 hours
- Larger vehicles open box truck and van work
Cons
- Non-refundable $40 application fee
- Must be 21 and an insured driver on a policy in your state
- Only open in some markets for each vehicle type
Rank 7
Roadie
UPS-owned same-day and next-day delivery platform where drivers pick package gigs in their own passenger vehicles.
roadie.com7.9
out of 10
Best for: drivers who want to choose each delivery
Roadie lets drivers pick individual package gigs, called Gigs, and see the exact pay before accepting, rather than taking whatever the algorithm sends. Roadie says local trips pay up to $12 each and multi-stop deliveries pay more, and payments are set by the distance between pickup and delivery, the delivery speed requested and the size of the items. Certifications for specific vehicles, equipment or knowledge lead to higher payouts, and RoadieXD offers scheduled, consolidated routes for drivers with large vehicles. You can choose weekly payouts or instant cashout. Getting started is quick: registration takes about 5 minutes and Roadie says verification can take just a few hours, with requirements limited to being 18, having a Social Security number and a valid U.S. driver's license. Roadie also has no minimum vehicle standards. The catch is volume and pay per trip, since $12 is the stated ceiling for a local trip.
Standout feature
Roadie is the best choice for drivers who want to choose each delivery because pay is shown up front for every Gig.
Use cases
Commuters
Take a package gig along a daily route
Outcome: Extra cash from a trip already planned
Drivers with a large SUV or van
Join RoadieXD routes
Outcome: Scheduled, consolidated runs
Key features
- Exact pay shown up front on each gig
- Individual or multi-stop deliveries
- Weekly or instant payouts
- Certifications lead to higher payouts
- RoadieXD routes for drivers with spacious vehicles
Pros
- Registration takes about 5 minutes and verification can take a few hours
- No minimum vehicle standards
- Packages only, no passengers or restaurant waits
Cons
- Local trips pay up to $12 each
- Pay varies with distance, delivery speed and item size
- Fewer gigs than food apps in many areas
Rank 8
Favor
H-E-B's Texas delivery app, where Runners deliver restaurant, grocery and H-E-B orders in more than 400 Texas cities.
favordelivery.com7.8
out of 10
Best for: drivers in Texas
Favor is a Texas-only delivery app that is part of H-E-B, and it is the most transparent here about per-order pay: base pay ranges from $2 to $14 or more depending on time, distance and effort, and every order adds a customer tip. Favor requires a minimum tip on all orders placed through the Favor app, and Runners keep 100% of it, though tips on third-party orders may vary. Runners also get paid to shop H-E-B orders, with in-app item locations, store maps and substitutions, and checkout with a Runner card. Promos raise pay in specific neighborhoods or time windows. Pay arrives as automatic weekly deposits, or instantly to a debit card for $0.99. Favor operates in more than 400 Texas cities. You must be 18 with a smartphone, a valid driver's license, a car, truck, motorcycle or scooter with personal auto insurance, a bank account, and a clean driving record and background check.
Standout feature
Favor is the best choice in Texas because it requires a minimum customer tip on every order placed in its app.
Use cases
Drivers in Houston, Austin or San Antonio
Run H-E-B grocery orders
Outcome: Paid shopping plus delivery
Texas drivers who rely on tips
Take Favor app orders
Outcome: A guaranteed minimum tip on each order
Key features
- Base pay plus customer tip on every order
- Favor requires a minimum tip on orders placed in the Favor app
- Paid H-E-B shopping orders
- Neighborhood and time-based promos
- Instant Pay to a debit card for $0.99
Pros
- Every Favor app order carries a minimum customer tip
- Runners keep 100% of the customer's tip
- Help from a real person through Runner Support
Cons
- Texas only
- Needs a driver's license, auto insurance and a clean driving record
- Base pay can be as low as $2 on an order
Rank 9
Bungii
On-demand delivery platform for pickup trucks, cargo vans, trailers and box trucks hauling large items.
bungii.com7.5
out of 10
Best for: pickup truck and trailer owners
Bungii is for drivers who own a pickup truck, cargo van, box truck, or a trailer and an SUV to tow it, and who want to haul large items rather than meals. Bungii advertises a next-day approval process and same-day payment processing, so you can collect earnings right away. Pickup trucks must be model year 2001 or newer for insurance reasons, trailers must be at least 5 feet long, and box trucks need a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,000 pounds or less, a pallet jack, an active USDOT number, and $750,000 liability and $50,000 cargo insurance. Every driver must be at least 21, have a clean driving record and carry vehicle insurance. Bungii does not publish a pay figure, so it ranks last here on pay transparency, but it gives truck owners a use for their vehicle that food apps do not.
Standout feature
Bungii is the best choice for truck owners because it pays same day and approves drivers the next day.
Use cases
Pickup truck owners
Haul furniture and appliances
Outcome: Work suited to a truck bed
SUV owners with a trailer
Apply under the trailer category
Outcome: Large-item jobs without buying a truck
Key features
- Pickup truck, cargo van, trailer and box truck deliveries
- Next-day approval process
- Same-day payment processing
- Trailer option for SUV owners with a trailer of 5 feet or longer
- Live support and ongoing training
Pros
- Same-day payment so you can collect earnings right away
- Next-day approval process
- An SUV with a trailer qualifies, so you do not need a truck
Cons
- You must be 21 with a clean driving record
- Pickups must be model year 2001 or newer
- Bungii publishes no pay figure
Frequently asked questions
+What is the best app to be a delivery driver?
Amazon Flex is the best app to be a delivery driver for most people with a car in 2026. Amazon says most drivers earn $18 to $25 an hour, and each delivery block shows its earnings before you accept.
+What is the best delivery app for drivers?
Amazon Flex, Uber Eats and Grubhub are the best delivery apps for drivers. Amazon Flex publishes the clearest pay, Uber Eats lets you go online at any hour with Instant Pay up to 6 times a day, and Grubhub makes earnings available 15 minutes after a delivery.
+What is the best paying delivery driver app?
Amazon Flex is the best paying mainstream delivery driver app, with Amazon reporting $18 to $25 an hour for most drivers. FRAYT reports a higher average of $20 to $30 an hour, but it charges a $40 application fee, requires drivers to be 21 and recruits only in some markets.
+Which delivery app pays drivers the fastest?
Grubhub pays the fastest of the apps we compared. Earnings are available 15 minutes after a delivery, and Instant Cash Out sends up to $500 a day for $0.50, or free for Chase Bank customers.
+Can I be a delivery driver without a car?
Yes. Uber Eats accepts couriers on bikes from age 18, and on foot in some cities, and Grubhub accepts bikers with a valid driver's license or state ID. Amazon Flex, Instacart and Spark Driver require a car.
+Do delivery drivers keep 100% of tips?
Yes, on most apps. Uber Eats, Grubhub, Instacart, Spark Driver and Favor all say drivers keep 100% of customer tips, and Amazon Flex says the same for tip-eligible deliveries.
+How old do you have to be to be a delivery driver?
18 on most apps, including Uber Eats on foot or bike, Grubhub, Instacart, Spark Driver, Roadie and Favor. Amazon Flex, FRAYT and Bungii require drivers to be 21, and Uber requires car couriers to be 19, or 21 in California and New York State.
About this list
Updated November 12, 2026 by the Mojolin research desk. Mojolin is self-funded
Questions or corrections: editorial@mojolin.com
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