Best 7 Jobs Like Uber Eats for Independent Contractors

Not only is DoorDash the #1 alternative to Uber Eats, but it’s also the most popular food delivery app in the U.S. Its requirements for drivers are a bit looser; you can start as soon as you turn 18 and have a valid driver’s license.

In addition to car delivery, you can also use a bicycle, scooter, and even walk in some areas. The hourly rate is in the $10 to $20 range, and you have a threshold for guaranteed earnings based on the number of deliveries.

A notable feature that sets DoorDash apart from other major food delivery services is that you can block customers if you don’t wish to deliver to them anymore– a godsend feature for small-town Dashers!

Grubhub prides itself on the lowest prices and fastest food delivery times from fast food chains and restaurants. You need a valid driver’s license and a clean record and can work using any mode of transportation, including public transport.

Note that if you sign up to work at Grubhub, you may also fulfill orders for other brands from their portfolio, such as Seamless, AllMenus, and MenuPages. In addition to food, Grubhub has expanded its services. Now, you can deliver packages that include groceries, alcohol, large food orders, and catering offers.

You get paid a guaranteed minimum rate, but most of your earnings will come from deliveries and mileage. Expect to make around $20 per hour, with a minimum wage based on location.

Instacart doesn’t deliver fast food like most other food delivery companies on this list. Instead, your job title is that of a Shopper, and you go to popular grocery store chains like Costco, 7-Eleven, and Target Now.

You’ll only deliver food from the frozen section or baked goods. Working there is slightly less stressful because you won’t get complaints about prepared meals going cold.

You only need basic requirements to work at Instacart, most notably a driver’s license, access to a vehicle, and eligibility to work in the U.S.

In addition to using a car, you can use a bike, electric scooter, or public transport. But if you’re an in-store-only Shopper, then you don’t even need a vehicle, as you’d be working at a single location and preparing deliveries.

As you can imagine, this is only an option in larger cities and grocery stores. You can earn about $16 to $20 as a food delivery driver or about $15 as an in-store shopper.

This is the one-stop shop for all types of deliveries, from food and groceries to alcohol. The standout feature of Delivery is that neighbors can band together and split the delivery bill.

And in addition to keeping costs low, it’ll help you lower your carbon footprint, which can’t be said for most other delivery apps.

Delivery is available in all major U.S. cities and has a vast selection of restaurants and grocery stores.

A caveat you should be aware of is that some restaurants add delivery fees, and, as you can imagine, customers aren’t exactly fans of this “feature.” And since you’re the one fulfilling the order, you’ll have to deal with the backlash.

To work at Delivery, you’ll need a valid driver’s license, a car, and vehicle insurance. Expect to earn around $20 as an independent contractor.

As you already know, Amazon is probably the largest delivery service worldwide, and so it always hires additional delivery drivers, whether part-time or full-time.

It’s generally one of the best workplaces with the most consistent pay at around $18 to $20 per hour. 

However, it comes at the price of a higher barrier of entry — you have to be at least 21 years old, have a driver’s license, and have a larger vehicle, at least a sedan, SUV, or pickup with a bed cover. Forget about delivering using a bike, scooter, or even a hatchback to work here.

You’ll mostly be delivering packages and groceries through Amazon Fresh. The schedule is pretty flexible, as you can select what shifts work for you. 

Favor started off as an independent food delivery service but was quickly absorbed by H-E-B. And since H-E-B is a Texas-based company that has almost zero stores outside the state, Favor’s main market is there as well.

That said, Favor is still a food delivery app, and you’ll also be delivering groceries that aren’t exclusively from H-E-B. To get started, you’ll need a driver’s license, be above 18 years of age, and have access to any form of transportation.

Favor runners make around $15 to $20 per hour, depending on how many deliveries you complete and the distance covered.

UPS-owned Roadie has one of the most versatile delivery jobs and services, as you’ll be hauling everything from packages to artisanal food. Their motto is that they “deliver just about anything,” with same-day and next-day options.

What’s interesting about Roadie is that they frequently deliver from and to businesses, not just individuals.

Their app allows you to select which gig you want rather than providing one based on your location, and you work as much as you want. Roadie even has long-distance deliveries, but you’ll have to take gas into account before you pick one of those.

Roadie drivers make, on average, around $16 to $23 per hour. The requirements are standard — 18 years of age, a valid driver’s license and insurance, and a car to transport the goods.