Lieferando vs. Uber Eats: More Deals or Better Discounts?

Lieferando wins the numbers game in every city. More deals, more restaurants, more selection. But more does not mean better. Uber Eats counters with discounts that rarely appear on Lieferando: up to 60 percent in Berlin, regularly 40 to 50 percent in other cities. Savings on Lieferando typically land at 20 to 30 percent. Savings on Uber Eats happen less often, but each one cuts deeper. DealsDelivery searches both platforms daily and shows you exactly where you save more.

Berlin: Lieferando bigger, Uber Eats more aggressive

Berlin is Germany's largest food delivery market, and the quantity-vs-quality gap shows up most clearly here. Lieferando counts 646 active deals, Uber Eats 391. That is 65 percent more offers on Lieferando. Sounds like a clear win. But look at the discount level: Uber Eats regularly offers 50 to 60 percent off in Berlin. Lieferando rarely gets close to that. A single 60 percent deal saves you more than three 20 percent deals combined.

Hamburg: Lieferando's stronghold

Hamburg belongs to Lieferando. 305 deals vs. 121 on Uber Eats, a lead of over 150 percent. No other city has a gap this wide. Uber Eats simply has fewer partner restaurants running active offers here. If you are looking for deals in Hamburg, Lieferando is the place to start.

Munich: The closest race

Munich breaks the pattern. Lieferando has 166 deals, Uber Eats 160. The difference is less than four percent and practically irrelevant. Both platforms deliver a comparable selection. Using only one app in Munich means leaving money on the table.

Cologne: Uber Eats stronger than expected

Lieferando leads with 155 to 126 deals. The gap is 23 percent. But what makes Cologne interesting: Uber Eats is the second-strongest platform here, ahead of Wolt. The platform has built a strong position and regularly features offers that Lieferando does not have.

Frankfurt: Closer than you think

Frankfurt mirrors Munich in how tight the race is. Lieferando has 100 active deals, Uber Eats 87. The difference: 15 percent. When the gap is this small, the platform matters less than which restaurant is running a deal right now. Checking both apps takes 30 seconds and can save you considerably more.

Uber One vs. Lieferando Plus: Subscription comparison

Uber One costs 4.99 EUR per month and includes free delivery above a 12 EUR minimum order plus up to 50% off service fees. Students pay just 2.99 EUR, the cheapest delivery subscription in Germany. Lieferando has no standalone subscription. What runs as "Lieferando Plus" is part of Amazon Prime at 8.99 EUR per month: free delivery above a 15 EUR minimum order, with no additional discounts. If you already use Amazon Prime, the Lieferando perk comes at no extra cost. If you would subscribe solely for food delivery, you pay almost twice as much as Uber One.

Recommendations by city

Berlin: Use both apps. Lieferando for broad selection, Uber Eats for the highest discounts. The 60 percent deals only happen here. Hamburg: Lieferando is the clear first choice. Uber Eats supplements but does not replace it. Munich: Virtually tied. Both apps are essential. Cologne: Lieferando first, but take Uber Eats seriously as a second platform. Frankfurt: As tight as Munich. Sticking to one app means missing deals every day.

Verdict: Quantity is not everything

Lieferando has more deals than Uber Eats in every German city. But it is only half the story. Uber Eats fights back with higher discounts, especially in Berlin. A single 60 percent deal on a 25 EUR order saves you 15 EUR. On Lieferando, you need three or four 20 percent deals to reach the same amount. More deals mean more choice, not automatically more savings. DealsDelivery shows you both platforms on one page, so you find not just the next deal, but the best one.

Frequently asked questions

Does Lieferando or Uber Eats have better discounts?

Lieferando has more deals, Uber Eats has higher discounts. In Berlin, Uber Eats regularly offers up to 60 percent off. Lieferando's typical discounts land at 20 to 30 percent, but spread across significantly more restaurants.

Is there a student discount for Uber Eats?

Yes. Uber One costs students just 2.99 EUR instead of 4.99 EUR per month. That gets you free delivery from 12 EUR and up to 50% off service fees. Lieferando has no student plan.

Do I need Amazon Prime for free delivery on Lieferando?

Yes. Lieferando has no standalone option for free delivery. The only way is Amazon Prime at 8.99 EUR per month, with a 15 EUR minimum order. Uber One costs 4.99 EUR (students 2.99 EUR) and delivers free from 12 EUR.

Which city has the most Uber Eats deals?

Berlin. Uber Eats counts 391 active deals there and offers the highest discounts of any platform in Germany. Munich follows with 160 deals in second place, practically tied with Lieferando.