Rappi, PedidosYa and Uber Eats Commission Fees in 2026: The Real Comparison for Restaurants
Introduction
If you sell delivery in LATAM, you already know that the commission line is the most painful on your P&L. The question that comes up in every audit we run is always the same: "Am I paying the right amount, or am I absorbing a cost that the restaurant next door does not pay?"
The short answer: it depends on the app, the country, the category, the volume, and the type of partnership you have. The long answer is this article.
Here you will find the real comparison between Rappi, PedidosYa, and Uber Eats in 2026: the typical commission ranges they operate in across Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, and Peru; what each tier includes; what is not obvious at first glance (hidden fees, shared discounts, in-app marketing costs); and how to lower your effective cost without leaving the platform.
Important disclaimer before we continue: specific commission rates are private commercial agreements between the app and the restaurant. What appears in this article is the typical market ranges observed and publicly declared. Your contract may have different terms — and that is precisely what you need to negotiate.
What Does "Commission" Actually Mean on a Delivery App?
Before comparing numbers, let us align on vocabulary. On a delivery app, there are at least four costs that are often lumped together under the word "commission":
Per-order commission (take rate): the percentage the app keeps from each order value. This is the most familiar one.
Fixed fee per order: a flat amount in local currency added on top of the percentage, especially on small orders.
In-app marketing costs: paid visibility campaigns, featured positions, banners. Optional in theory, but practically necessary to grow.
Shared discounts: when the app offers "2-for-1" or "free delivery," the restaurant typically co-pays a portion. This is not always clear in the settlement report.
When someone says "Rappi charges me 25%," that number usually only includes the take rate and leaves out the other three. The real effective cost per order tends to be 4 to 8 percentage points higher than the nominal take rate.
That is the first optimisation opportunity: measure the total effective cost, not the nominal commission.
Rappi: Typical Commission Ranges in 2026
Rappi operates in Argentina, Mexico, Chile, Colombia, Peru, Brazil, Ecuador, Costa Rica, and Uruguay. The base take rate varies by country, by category (restaurants, grocery, pharmacy, retail), and by partnership type.
Typical ranges observed in the restaurant category (2026):
What each tier typically includes:
Basic tier: higher commission, no featured placement, no free in-app marketing.
Mid tier: medium commission, access to co-funded campaigns and promotions.
Premium tier / Rappi Turbo / Top Restaurants: higher commission still, but with featured grid visibility, prioritised positioning, and in some countries a delivery time guarantee.
What many restaurants do not account for with Rappi:
Rappi Pro / subscriber discounts: part of the discount given to subscribed customers is co-paid by the restaurant.
Fixed service fee on small orders: in some markets Rappi charges a flat fee on top of the percentage for low-value orders.
In-app campaign costs: if you want to appear in the featured grid or banner positions, that investment is separate and significant.
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PedidosYa: Typical Commission Ranges in 2026
PedidosYa (part of Delivery Hero) is the dominant player across much of the Southern Cone, particularly strong in Argentina, Uruguay, and Bolivia, with significant presence in Chile, Peru, Ecuador, Paraguay, Dominican Republic, and Central America.
Typical ranges observed in the restaurant category (2026):
PedidosYa structural differences:
PedidosYa Plus: consumer subscription with delivery discounts. Restaurants can join as "Plus" with co-funded discounts — it improves visibility but raises the effective cost.
Boost algorithm: option to pay for higher grid placement by time slot or zone. ROI is measurable, but adds cost.
PedidosYa Market and Plus categories: if you also sell non-restaurant products (drugstore, grocery), take rates vary and it may be worth operating separate virtual brands.
What many restaurants do not account for with PedidosYa:
Payment processing fee in some countries: separate from the take rate.
Stories and "Tops" costs: paid visibility that in practice becomes nearly necessary during peak hours.
Shared discounts during seasonal campaigns: Black Week, Father's Day, year-end promotions.
Uber Eats: Typical Commission Ranges in 2026
Uber Eats is strong in Mexico, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, and Costa Rica. It exited Argentina, Peru, and Bolivia, which changes the competitive dynamics in those markets (fewer options, greater bargaining power for the remaining apps).
Typical ranges observed in the restaurant category (2026):
Uber Eats tiered structure:
Uber Eats is more transparent than the other two about its tier structure (Lite, Plus, Premium or equivalent, depending on country). In general:
Lite: lower take rate, no extras, no featured placement.
Plus: mid take rate, co-funded in-app marketing, positioning in some grids.
Premium: higher take rate, maximum visibility, priority support, additional tools (more granular data in Uber Eats Manager).
What many restaurants do not account for with Uber Eats:
Uber One membership (consumer): when an Uber One subscriber orders from your restaurant, part of the discount applies as a shared cost.
In-app campaign costs within Uber Eats Manager: keyword visibility, in-app discounts.
Difference between pickup and delivery: pickup typically carries a lower take rate — worth enabling if you have nearby foot traffic.
Quick Comparison Table 2026 — Rappi vs PedidosYa vs Uber Eats
Using two reference markets (Argentina and Mexico, the two LATAM cases with the best public data), an average order value of USD 12, and a traditional restaurant operation without in-app marketing, the estimated effective cost looks like this:
*Effective cost = take rate + fixed fees + typical shared costs (campaigns and discounts). This does not replace an analysis using your actual settlement report.
The key takeaway from the table is not which one has the smallest number — the ranges overlap significantly. The key is that the differences within the same app (tier to tier, with or without campaigns, with or without featured placement) tend to be larger than the differences between apps. That is why optimising your current deal yields more than switching platforms.
Should You Operate on All Three Apps or Focus on One?
A decision that comes up in every audit. The short answer: unless there are very specific circumstances, it is better to be on at least two.
Advantages of operating on all three:
Diversification: if one platform raises its commission, drops your visibility, or has a system outage, you still have revenue coming in.
Reach customers loyal to one app: many consumers only use one platform. If you are not there, you do not exist for that segment.
Negotiating leverage: having volume on another app is the best leverage to request a better tier on any one of them.
When to focus on a single app:
Your margin is so thin it cannot support operating more than one channel (tight cash flow, small kitchen, minimal staff).
Your product has such a limited local market that only one app distributes it in your zone.
You are in an area where one app has 80%+ of real market share.
Practical recommendation: if your monthly delivery revenue exceeds USD 10k, being on at least the two apps with the largest share in your zone almost always pays for the extra operational overhead.
How to Lower Your Effective Commission Cost (Without Fighting the App)
You will not lower the nominal commission with a phone call, but you can lower the effective cost. Five levers that work:
1. Audit Your Settlement Report Every Month
The first step is knowing what you actually pay. Comparing the nominal take rate (what the contract says) with the effective cost (what is deducted in your settlement) routinely reveals a 2 to 5 percentage point gap that nobody looks at.
2. Increase Your Average Order Value
The commission is a percentage, but some fees are fixed. The higher your average order value, the more you dilute those fixed fees. Concrete tactics: anchor-priced combos, upselling drinks and desserts, minimum order value for distant delivery zones.
3. Renegotiate When You Move Up a Tier
Apps review tiers every 3 to 6 months based on volume and operational metrics (rating, times, cancellations). If you have moved up a tier or are close to it, explicitly ask for a commission adjustment. They will not offer it unprompted.
4. Use In-App Marketing with Measured ROI
Paying for featured placement only makes sense if you measure the real incremental return. Simple rule: if for every USD 1 spent on campaign you generate less than USD 3 of incremental sales at your current margin, it is not worth it.
5. Optimise Cross-Pricing
Raising delivery prices 8% to 12% above your dine-in prices offsets part of the commission without losing competitiveness. If your direct competitors in the app have not raised prices, proceed carefully; if everyone has, you can follow.
Common Mistakes When Evaluating Commission Fees
Comparing only the nominal take rate. It is like comparing cars by list price without accounting for registration, insurance, and maintenance.
Switching apps for a 2-point difference. The cost of leaving a platform is typically higher than those 2 points for several months (lost visibility, ranking starting from zero, a customer base that does not migrate).
Not questioning in-app campaigns that "were already running." Many restaurants pay for featured placements they have never measured.
Not reading the contract. Yes, it is long. But fixed fees, cancellation penalties, and subscription programme costs are in there.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
How much does Rappi charge restaurants in commission in 2026?
The typical Rappi commission in the restaurant category ranges from 18% to 30% of the order value, depending on the country, category, tier, and partnership type. The total effective cost (including fixed fees and shared campaigns) typically sits between 25% and 34%.
How much does PedidosYa charge in commission in 2026?
PedidosYa typical take rates in the restaurant category across LATAM range from 20% to 30%, varying by country and tier. The effective cost, including fees and shared discounts, is roughly 24% to 33%.
How much does Uber Eats charge in commission in 2026?
Uber Eats operates with a tiered model (Lite, Plus, Premium) with take rates between 18% and 30% depending on the selected tier. The estimated total effective cost ranges from 22% to 33% depending on contracted services.
Which of the three apps charges the lowest commission?
There is no single winner: the ranges overlap and depend more on the negotiated tier and country than on the platform itself. The biggest difference is between a low tier and a high tier within the same platform, not between different platforms.
Is it worth switching apps to pay a lower commission?
Almost never on its own. Switching platforms means losing accumulated visibility, ranking, reviews, and recurring customers. Unless the difference is very large (more than 5 to 7 effective percentage points) and the new app has real market share in your area, it is better to renegotiate your current deal first.
How is the "effective cost" of a commission calculated?
Effective cost = (take rate × sales) + fixed fees + in-app campaign costs + shared discounts, all divided by gross sales. If your settlement report does not break these out separately, you need to reconstruct them manually or through an audit.
Conclusion
The commission fees of Rappi, PedidosYa, and Uber Eats in 2026 move in similar ranges. What separates the restaurant that makes money from the one that loses it is not which app it chose — it is how it executes within it: the tier negotiated, cross-pricing, average order value, measured in-app marketing, and monthly audit discipline.
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