DoorDash tablet fee: what restaurants pay for the tablet

By the Nomback team, who build ordering apps for independent restaurants. Updated October 29, 2026. Sources

DoorDash rents its order tablet to restaurants for $6 a week in the US, which is $312 a year, and $3 a week in Canada. It's free during your trial. You don't need the tablet at all: DoorDash sends orders through a POS integration, email or fax at no cost. The tablet fee is separate from DoorDash's commission, which is 15%, 25% or 30% on delivery orders and 6% on pickup.

What the DoorDash tablet costs

Country	A week	A year
United States	$6	$312
Canada	$3	$156
Australia, New Zealand	$0	$0

From DoorDash's merchant FAQ, October 2026 (DoorDash merchant FAQ).

How to skip the tablet fee

Get orders through your POS if it integrates with DoorDash, or by email or fax. Both are free. Then return the tablet or ask Merchant Support to stop the rental.

What else DoorDash charges

Commission of 15% on Basic, 25% on Plus and 30% on Premier for delivery orders, 6% on pickup, plus error charges when a customer reports a problem. Full breakdown: DoorDash fees for restaurants.

Bottom line

$312 a year for a tablet you don't need if your POS takes DoorDash orders.

Want one flat price instead? Nomback is your own iPhone and Android ordering app with a stamp card and memberships, $99 a month and $399 setup, no commission and no fee on your customers. Try the demo with your restaurant's name.

Sources

DoorDash merchant FAQ

Prices and fees were checked on October 29, 2026. They change, so check the source before you decide.