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Instacart vs Postmates

Head-to-head across 6 dimensions. Speed, privacy, value, and more. Scores are independent and not influenced by affiliate relationships.

Reviewed by the Clientele Research Team · Last checked 22 days ago (2026-07-15)
Instacart
Largest store network, but markups add up fast
6.3/10WINNER
vs
Postmates
Uber-owned delivery app strongest in Los Angeles
4.7/10
SCORE BREAKDOWN
DIMENSION
Instacart
Postmates
EDGE
total cost (fees
How much extra you pay on top of the grocery price. Delivery fees, ser…
3.0
4.0
Postmates ↑
store selection
How many stores and retailers you can order from, and whether those st…
10.0
5.0
Instacart ↑
delivery speed
How fast your groceries arrive. And how often the order shows up compl…
7.0
6.0
Instacart ↑
membership value
Whether the annual or monthly subscription fee pays for itself, and wh…
5.0
4.0
Instacart ↑
app experience
How smooth the ordering process is and whether customer support resolv…
6.0
5.0
Instacart ↑
healthy selection
Whether the service surfaces health-focused retailers and organic/diet…
7.0
4.0
Instacart ↑
Overall Score
6.3
4.7
Instacart wins
OUR VERDICT
Instacart

Best for: Shoppers in suburban or mid-size cities who need to order from multiple different retailers in a single week (like Costco, Aldi, and a local pharmacy) and are willing to pay a premium for that flexibility.

Try Instacart
Postmates

Best for: LA-area residents who prefer Postmates' local restaurant and store catalog over Uber Eats' interface. Both use the same Uber driver network, but Postmates has deeper local merchant relationships in Southern California.

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