Lieferando vs. Wolt vs. Uber Eats: Who Takes How Much? (2026)
Lieferando up to 30%, Wolt 25–30%, Uber Eats ~30% — at €10k/month that's €36,000/year in commissions alone. Full breakdown + savings calculator. → Compare now
TL;DR: All three platforms charge up to 30% commission per order. At €10,000 monthly revenue that’s up to €36,000 per year — just in platform fees, before any marketing spend. A direct ordering system costs a flat €299/month (0% commission), saving up to €32,412 annually.
Lieferando, Wolt, and Uber Eats are the three major delivery platforms competing for restaurants in Germany. All three promise more orders and reach — but at what cost? In this article, we compare the commission models, additional costs, and contract terms of all three platforms and show why more and more restaurants are switching to their own ordering system.
Commission Models Overview
Lieferando (Just Eat Takeaway)
Lieferando is by far the largest delivery platform in Germany:
- Platform delivery (Lieferando drivers): up to 30% of order value
- Self-delivery (own drivers): approx. 13% of order value
- Pickup: approx. 13% of order value
Wolt (DoorDash)
Wolt offers a more flexible commission model:
- Wolt Market (platform delivery): 25-30% of order value
- Pickup: approx. 15% of order value
Uber Eats
- Uber Delivery (platform delivery): approx. 30% of order value
- Uber Pickup: approx. 15% of order value
Commissions in Direct Comparison
| Model | Lieferando | Wolt | Uber Eats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Platform delivery | up to 30% | 25-30% | ~30% |
| Self-delivery | ~13% | N/A | N/A |
| Pickup | ~13% | ~15% | ~15% |
What Commissions Mean in Euros
Example: Restaurant with EUR 10,000 monthly platform revenue:
| Platform | Commission | Cost/month | Cost/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lieferando (platform) | 30% | EUR 3,000 | EUR 36,000 |
| Wolt (platform) | 27% | EUR 2,700 | EUR 32,400 |
| Uber Eats (platform) | 30% | EUR 3,000 | EUR 36,000 |
| GastroSystem (flat rate) | 0% | EUR 299 | EUR 3,588 |
Savings with your own system: up to EUR 32,412 per year — calculable with the commission calculator.
Hidden Costs of Platforms
Beyond obvious commissions, there are additional costs many restaurant owners overlook: paid advertising placements (5-15% additional), discount campaigns (restaurant bears the cost), cancellation and refund charges, and exclusivity agreements.
Customer Data: Who Owns the Customers?
With all three platforms, customer data belongs to the platform. With your own system, you get email addresses, order history, and the ability to run newsletters, push notifications, and loyalty programs.
The Trend: Away from Platforms
The gastro industry is seeing a clear trend toward own ordering systems, driven by margin pressure, digital maturity, customer preference for direct ordering, and data sovereignty awareness.
Conclusion
Regardless of whether it’s Lieferando, Wolt, or Uber Eats — all three platforms retain a significant portion of revenue as commission. For restaurants with delivery revenue above EUR 1,000 per month, an own ordering system almost always pays off.
The commission calculator shows in seconds how much you can save. For detailed comparisons: vs. Lieferando, vs. Wolt, vs. Uber Eats.
Want to understand what Lieferando specifically costs you, beyond the headline rate? See Lieferando Fees 2026: These Hidden Costs Are Really Costing You a Fortune.
