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Goldie vs Grubhub

G

Goldie

Software

Beauty booking app for independent professionals

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
G

Grubhub

Software

Restaurant food delivery marketplace

From
$15/order
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Goldie has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Goldie goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing; Grubhub commission fees of 15-30% significantly reduce restaurant profit margins
  • They diverge on capability: Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Grubhub covers Delivery network.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Goldie and Grubhub actually diverge.

Attributes where Goldie and Grubhub differ
AttributeGoldieGrubhub
Starting priceFree$15/order
Pricing modelfreemiumtransaction
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsIos, AndroidWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20182004

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Goldie

  • Mobile scheduling
  • Client database
  • Online booking link
  • Payment processing
  • SMS reminders
  • No-show protection
  • Social sharing
  • Revenue tracking

Only in Grubhub

  • Delivery network
  • Order management
  • Customer reach
  • Marketing tools
  • Analytics
  • Loyalty programs
  • Toast
  • Olo

Both cover

  • Square
  • Ios support
  • Android support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Goldie

  • Mobile business managementnot Grubhub
  • Client bookingnot Grubhub
  • Payment collectionnot Grubhub
  • Building clientelenot Grubhub

Grubhub

  • Point of Salenot Goldie
  • Order Managementnot Goldie
  • Inventory Controlnot Goldie
  • Staff Schedulingnot Goldie

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Goldie

  • Goldie is free to download on the App Store with no listed purchase price; monetisation, if any, is in-app and not disclosed in the store listing

Grubhub

  • Commission fees of 15-30% significantly reduce restaurant profit margins
  • Limited geographic coverage compared to competitors like DoorDash
  • Driver availability issues in some areas leading to canceled orders
  • Limited independent restaurant partnerships compared to competitors
  • Average delivery time of 40 minutes is slower than Uber Eats (33 minutes) and DoorDash (38 minutes)

Pricing, plan by plan

Goldie

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Appointment scheduling
    • Client management
    • Basic reminders
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • All Free features
    • Online payments
    • SMS reminders

Grubhub

$15/order
  • Basic$15/percent
    • Marketplace listing
    • Order management
  • Standard$20/percent
    • Delivery
    • Marketing
  • Premium$25/percent
    • Priority placement
    • Promotions

Which should you pick?

Choose Goldie if

  • You need mobile scheduling.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Ios, Android.
  • You also want client database.
Goldie review

Choose Grubhub if

  • You need delivery network.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want order management.
Grubhub review

Questions people ask

Is Goldie or Grubhub better?
Neither clearly leads. Goldie starts at Free and Grubhub at $15/order, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Goldie or Grubhub?
Goldie has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Goldie and $15/order for Grubhub.
Does Goldie or Grubhub run on more platforms?
Goldie runs on Ios, Android. Grubhub runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Goldie for free?
Yes. Goldie has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Grubhub starts at $15/order.
What is Goldie best used for?
Goldie is most often used for mobile business management, client booking, payment collection, building clientele. Of those, mobile business management and client booking are not what Grubhub is typically brought in for.
What can Goldie do that Grubhub cannot?
Goldie covers Mobile scheduling, Client database, Online booking link, Payment processing. Grubhub covers Delivery network, Order management, Customer reach, Marketing tools. Both handle Square, Ios support, Android support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Grubhub: How much does Grubhub charge restaurants?

Grubhub charges restaurants a marketing commission of 5%, 15%, or 20% depending on the Marketplace plan, plus a processing fee of $0.30 plus 3.05% per order.

Source
Grubhub: What does Grubhub cost customers?

Grubhub charges customers a $2.25 order processing fee plus $0.99 for delivery. A subscription offers $6.95 or $19.95/month for unlimited free delivery on eligible orders.

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Grubhub: Does Grubhub offer promotional tools for restaurants?

Yes, Grubhub offers Sponsored Listings (3-10% premium on commissions) and Boost Programs (10-20% additional cost per order) to increase restaurant visibility.

Source
Grubhub: Is Grubhub available in all cities?

No, Grubhub delivery service is not available in all cities, and the platform is less convenient in small cities with limited driver availability.

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