With so many delivery apps available in Canada, it can be hard to know which one is worth your time. Whether you're looking for a side hustle or full-time income, here's our breakdown of the best delivery apps to work for in 2025.
Quick Comparison
| App | Type | Avg. Pay | Flexibility | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Flex | Packages | $18–25/hr | Medium | Consistent blocks |
| Uber Eats | Food | $15–22/hr | High | Maximum flexibility |
| DoorDash | Food | $15–20/hr | High | Beginners |
| Skip The Dishes | Food | $14–18/hr | High | Canada-focused |
| Intelcom | Packages | $150–250/route | Low | High earners |
| Purolator | Packages | $180–300/route | Low | Serious drivers |
Package Delivery Apps
Amazon Flex
Best for: Drivers who want scheduled blocks
- Pay: $18–25/hour base
- Schedule: You choose from available blocks
- Vehicle: Any 4-door car, some routes need larger vehicles
- Pros: Reliable pay, name brand, tips possible
- Cons: Competitive block grabbing, can be physical
Intelcom
Best for: Drivers who want route-based pay
- Pay: $150–250 per route
- Schedule: Daily routes assigned
- Vehicle: Car or van depending on route
- Pros: Higher earning potential, consistent routes
- Cons: Less flexibility, commitment required
Purolator Contractors
Best for: Experienced drivers seeking steady income
- Pay: $180–300 per route
- Schedule: Regular routes, more commitment
- Vehicle: Often need a van
- Pros: Stable income, professional experience
- Cons: More like a job than a gig
Food Delivery Apps
Uber Eats
Best for: Maximum flexibility
- Pay: $15–22/hour (varies greatly)
- Schedule: Work whenever you want
- Vehicle: Car, bike, or even walking in some areas
- Pros: Ultimate flexibility, instant pay available
- Cons: Inconsistent earnings, tips dependent
DoorDash
Best for: Beginners to delivery
- Pay: $15–20/hour average
- Schedule: Flexible with scheduled dashes
- Vehicle: Car or bike
- Pros: Easy to start, peak pay bonuses
- Cons: Base pay can be low without tips
Skip The Dishes
Best for: Canadian-focused platform
- Pay: $14–18/hour
- Schedule: Shift-based scheduling
- Vehicle: Car
- Pros: Canadian company, good in smaller cities
- Cons: Lower pay than competitors in big cities
The Multi-App Strategy
Here's what top earners know: the best strategy is combining multiple apps.
Typical high-earner day:
- Morning: Amazon Flex block (packages)
- Afternoon: Intelcom route (packages)
- Evening: Uber Eats/DoorDash (food, if needed)
This approach can push your weekly earnings from $500–600 to $1,200–1,500+.
The Challenge
Managing deliveries from multiple apps is chaos:
- Different waybills and manifests
- No unified route planning
- Backtracking wastes time and gas
The Solution
FlexMesh solves this by letting you:
- Scan waybills from ANY carrier (Amazon, Intelcom, UPS, etc.)
- Import addresses from multiple sources
- Create ONE optimized route for all your stops
- Deliver faster, earn more
Whether you have 30 Amazon packages, 20 Intelcom stops, and 5 food deliveries, FlexMesh combines them all into the most efficient route.
Which App Should You Start With?
If you want flexibility: Start with Uber Eats or DoorDash
If you want higher pay: Try Amazon Flex or Intelcom
If you want stability: Look into Purolator contracts
If you want maximum earnings: Combine 2-3 apps and use FlexMesh
Tips for Success
- Start with one app to learn the basics
- Add a second app after you're comfortable
- Use FlexMesh to manage multi-platform deliveries
- Track your expenses for tax deductions
- Know your market — some apps are better in certain cities
Conclusion
There's no single "best" delivery app in Canada — it depends on your goals and situation. The drivers earning the most combine multiple platforms and use tools like FlexMesh to stay efficient.
Ready to start? Pick an app, download FlexMesh, and start maximizing your delivery earnings.