Checked Sep 26, 2026
How much does DoorDash for Merchants cost?
DoorDash for Merchants publishes a free plan. Delivery marketplace plus commerce platform (online ordering, Drive) and reservations for restaurants and retail.
Prices are as published by DoorDash for Merchants on Sep 26, 2026. Check the linked source before buying.
Published rates
Plans and add-ons
Plans
| Plan | Price | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Basic15% commission on delivery orders (0% intro for 7 days) | $0/mo | Monthly |
| Plus25% commission; DashPass access; wider radius | $0/mo | Monthly |
| Premier30% commission; widest radius; order guarantee first 6 months | $0/mo | Monthly |
Add-ons
| Add-on | Price |
|---|---|
| DoorDash Tablet$6/week after trial | Not published |
| Promotions / Sponsored Listingsoptional marketing, priced separately | Not published |
| Pickup orders6% on every plan | Not published |
Pricing source: merchants.doordash.com ↗, checked Sep 26, 2026.
Beyond the plan price
Terms worth checking
- Setup
- $0 · "no activation fees"
- Contract & cancellation
- none · Renewal: n/a · merchant may terminate on 7 days written notice
- Payments
- included in commission for marketplace orders; processing fee on Online Ordering
- Data export
- unknown
Source notes
What the headline misses
Each point is tied to a dated statement on DoorDash for Merchants's site. Open the source to read the full context.
- Commission per delivery order is 15% (Basic), 25% (Plus) or 30% (Premier) of the subtotal.
“the commission rates are 15% for the Basic plan, 25% for the Plus plan, and 30% for the Premier plan.”
merchants.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The 6% pickup rate requires DoorDash pickup menu prices to match in-store prices.
“including having DoorDash Pickup menu prices match in-store prices.”
merchants.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - The DoorDash tablet costs $6/week after the trial, and promotions and sponsored listings are extra.
“a DoorDash Tablet ($6/week after your trial) or optional marketing tools like Promotions and Sponsored Listings.”
merchants.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Commission-free Online Ordering orders still carry a payment processing fee.
“orders are commission-free but do carry a payment processing fee.”
merchants.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - DoorDash deducts its commission, marketing and other fees from payouts and can add fees with 15 days notice.
“and any other fees which DoorDash may notify you regarding with at least fifteen (15) days’ advance written notice.”
help.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗ - Commission is calculated on the subtotal after merchant-funded promotional discounts.
“is adjusted to reflect any Merchant-funded promotional discounts.”
help.doordash.com · Sep 26, 2026 ↗
Who it sells to
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- RestaurantsEvery vendor in this niche, pricedsee all →
Prices and quotes are as published on DoorDash for Merchants's own pages on the date shown, before tax and payment processing. Vendors change prices and terms; check theirs before you buy.
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