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Which app should I drive for?
Honest side-by-side comparison of the seven biggest gig platforms — pay, signup time, what they accept, and what each is actually best for.
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Side-by-side
All numbers are typical net hourly after gas, from public driver-reported data.
| Platform | Net pay / hour | Signup | Vehicle | Age | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DoorDash | 3–7 days | Any car · bike · scooter | 18+ | Steady volume, fastest start | |
| Uber Eats | 2–5 days | Any car · bike · scooter | 18+ | Second app to pair with DoorDash | |
| Instacart | 5–10 days | Any car | 18+ | Higher per-batch pay, big tips | |
| Spark (Walmart) | 1–2 weeks | Car · SUV · pickup | 18+ | Suburbs with Walmart presence | |
| Grubhub | 5–10 days | Any car · bike · scooter | 19+ | Smaller-market third app | |
| Uber (Rides) | 1–2 weeks | 2005+ · 4-door · no commercial branding | 21+ | Peak-night earners with newer cars | |
| Lyft | 1–2 weeks | 2005–2010+ varies by market | 21+ | Backup rideshare app |
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Our honest take
If you're new and want to start fast: DoorDash first, add Uber Eats while you wait on background clearance. Once both are live, layer in Instacart or Spark based on local market.
If you have a 2015+ car and you're 21+: add Uber Rides. Peak-night rideshare often beats delivery hourly by $5–$10/hr.
The drivers making real money run 2–3 simultaneously. See the multi-app strategy.