Food delivery app
cost.
Food delivery app development at Coded Idea starts from Rs 1,80,000 for a customer app with an admin panel. Restaurant and rider apps, live tracking and extra integrations are added in the written quote.
A food delivery business has up to four sides: customers, restaurants, riders and your admin team. The more of them you put in the app, the higher the price. This page shows what each adds. For other app types see our app development services.
Last updated 31 October 2026. Coded Idea, Mohali (Sector 127), near Chandigarh.
Up to four sides
The four sides of a food delivery app
| Side | What it needs |
|---|---|
| Customer app | Menu browsing, cart, payment, order tracking, history |
| Restaurant panel or app | Accept orders, manage menu, mark ready |
| Rider app | Receive deliveries, navigation, status updates, earnings |
| Admin panel | Restaurants, orders, commissions, offers, reports |
Food delivery app price ladder
| App tier | What it covers | Starting price |
|---|---|---|
| Simple business app | Android or iOS, a few screens, login, simple admin | From Rs 80,000 |
| E-commerce or catalogue app | Catalogue, cart, payments, orders, admin panel | From Rs 1,40,000 |
| On-demand app with admin panel | Customer and service-provider roles, orders or bookings, admin | From Rs 1,80,000 |
| Taxi or OTT streaming app | Several apps or heavy media and live features | From Rs 2,00,000 |
| Custom enterprise app | Large scope, many integrations | Quoted after a call |
Starting prices cover the software we build. Costs paid to outside providers are separate: Google Play and Apple developer accounts, payment gateway fees, SMS, maps and hosting. Check each provider’s current rate. The written quote lists what is in and out of scope.
What moves the price
- One restaurant or many restaurants (marketplace).
- Own riders or rider app for freelancers.
- Live order and rider tracking.
- Coupons, loyalty points and wallet.
- Scheduling, ratings and reviews.
- Android only, or Android and iOS.
Start small, add later
Many owners launch a customer app with an admin panel and take orders by phone for dispatch, then add the rider app once orders grow. Agree the upgrade path in the written scope.
Frequently asked questions
How much does food delivery app development cost in India?
With Coded Idea, a customer app with an admin panel starts from Rs 1,80,000. The final price depends on features, roles, integrations and platforms, and is confirmed in a written quote.
Why do food delivery app quotes vary so much?
Quotes online range from under Rs 1 lakh to over Rs 50 lakh for the same app name, because the scope behind each quote differs: number of apps, features, integrations and what is excluded. Compare written scopes, not headline prices.
Is a one-restaurant app cheaper than a marketplace?
Usually yes, because it needs fewer roles and no commission logic. The quote reflects the scope.
Do I need a rider app?
Not on day one. You can start with your own riders using phone calls and add a rider app later.
Are store fees and gateway charges included?
No. Google Play and Apple developer accounts, payment gateway fees, SMS and maps are paid to the provider. Check current provider rates. The quote lists what is in and out of scope.
How do I get an exact quote?
Send your feature list and platforms on WhatsApp or email. We confirm the scope and send a written quote.
Get your food delivery app scope checked
Send how many restaurants, whether you have riders, and your must-have features.
Email: info@codedidea.com
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Coded Idea, Mohali (Sector 127), near Chandigarh. Serving clients across India online. Last updated 31 October 2026.