1. Swiggy
- Founders: Sriharsha Majety, Nandan Reddy, Rahul Jaimini
- Founded Year: 2014
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Product Categories: Food delivery, grocery delivery (Instamart), pick & drop service (Genie)
- Description: Swiggy is Zomato’s biggest competitor in India, offering a seamless food delivery experience along with groceries and essentials through Swiggy Instamart. It also provides a hyperlocal courier service called Swiggy Genie.
- Key Features:
- Large restaurant network
- Express grocery delivery (Instamart)
- Subscription-based Swiggy One for free delivery
- AI-based recommendations for users
- Real-time order tracking
2. Dunzo
- Founders: Kabeer Biswas, Ankur Aggarwal, Dalvir Suri, Mukund Jha
- Founded Year: 2015
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Product Categories: Grocery delivery, hyperlocal delivery, food delivery (limited)
- Description: Dunzo is a hyperlocal delivery platform that delivers groceries, medicines, and food from local restaurants. It is backed by Google and Reliance and focuses on convenience and quick deliveries.
- Key Features:
- 24/7 on-demand delivery service
- Instant grocery and essentials delivery
- Integration with local stores and supermarkets
- Dunzo Daily for fast grocery service
- Contactless payment options
3. Zepto
- Founders: Aadit Palicha, Kaivalya Vohra
- Founded Year: 2021
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Product Categories: Instant grocery delivery, limited food items
- Description: Zepto specializes in 10-minute grocery delivery, competing with Zomato’s Blinkit service. It focuses on efficiency with micro-warehouses spread across major Indian cities.
- Key Features:
- Ultra-fast grocery delivery (under 10 minutes)
- Wide selection of groceries and essentials
- Expanding into ready-to-eat meals
- AI-driven inventory management
- Contactless payment and order tracking
4. Blinkit (formerly Grofers)
- Founders: Albinder Dhindsa, Saurabh Kumar
- Founded Year: 2013
- Headquarters: Gurgaon, India
- Product Categories: Grocery delivery, fast food delivery
- Description: Blinkit, acquired by Zomato, focuses on ultra-fast grocery delivery. While it operates under Zomato, it competes with Swiggy Instamart and Zepto in the quick-commerce space.
- Key Features:
- 10–15 minute grocery delivery
- Vast selection of groceries and household essentials
- Partnership with local and national grocery brands
- Seamless integration with Zomato app
- Subscription plans for free deliveries
5. EatSure (formerly Faasos)
- Founders: Jaydeep Barman, Kallol Banerjee
- Founded Year: 2011
- Headquarters: Pune, India
- Product Categories: Cloud kitchen food delivery
- Description: EatSure is a multi-brand cloud kitchen platform under Rebel Foods, offering food from brands like Faasos, Behrouz Biryani, and Oven Story Pizza. It guarantees high hygiene standards and contactless delivery.
- Key Features:
- Multiple food brands under one platform
- Contactless and safety-sealed deliveries
- Customizable meal combos
- Exclusive app offers and discounts
- AI-based taste preference recommendations
6. Magicpin
- Founders: Anshoo Sharma, Brij Bhushan
- Founded Year: 2015
- Headquarters: Gurgaon, India
- Product Categories: Food discovery, restaurant discounts, cashback rewards
- Description: Magicpin is not a direct food delivery competitor but competes in the food discovery and discount space. It offers cashback deals on restaurant dining and takeaways.
- Key Features:
- Cashback and discounts on restaurant bills
- User-generated food recommendations
- Partnership with top restaurants and cafes
- Integration with local retail stores
- Gamified experience for users
7. Cloud Kitchen Brands (Rebel Foods, Box8, FreshMenu, etc.)
- Major Players: Rebel Foods (Behrouz Biryani, Faasos), Box8, FreshMenu
- Founded Year: Various (Rebel Foods – 2011, Box8 – 2012, FreshMenu – 2014)
- Headquarters: Various (Rebel Foods – Pune, Box8 – Mumbai, FreshMenu – Bangalore)
- Product Categories: Cloud kitchen food delivery
- Description: Cloud kitchen brands compete with Zomato’s restaurant listings by offering direct-to-customer food delivery. These brands rely on their own kitchens and delivery networks.
- Key Features:
- Own kitchen network for quality control
- Exclusive app and website ordering options
- Multi-brand operations under one company
- Fast and efficient meal preparation
- Competitive pricing with loyalty programs
8. FreshMenu
- Founder: Rashmi Daga
- Founded Year: 2014
- Headquarters: Bangalore, India
- Product Categories: Cloud kitchen, meal delivery
- Description: FreshMenu operates as a cloud kitchen service providing gourmet-style meals, focusing on fresh ingredients and chef-crafted recipes. It competes with Zomato in the meal-prep delivery space.
- Key Features:
- Rotating menu with fresh meals daily
- High-quality gourmet meals at affordable prices
- Direct-to-consumer delivery model
- Subscription-based meal plans
- Focus on nutrition and balanced meals
9. Thrive
- Founders: Krunal Desai, Kushang, Harsh Korde
- Founded Year: 2020
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Product Categories: Restaurant direct ordering, food delivery
- Description: Thrive is a commission-free alternative to Zomato and Swiggy, helping restaurants set up their own delivery platforms. It enables eateries to take direct orders without paying high marketplace commissions.
- Key Features:
- Zero-commission model for restaurants
- Direct ordering and payments via WhatsApp
- Custom website and branding for restaurants
- Integration with existing delivery fleets
- Loyalty programs for customer retention
10. JioMart Food Delivery
- Founder: Mukesh Ambani (Reliance Industries)
- Founded Year: 2020 (Food Delivery – 2023)
- Headquarters: Mumbai, India
- Product Categories: Grocery delivery, food delivery
- Description: JioMart, backed by Reliance, has entered the food delivery space, competing with Zomato by leveraging its vast supply chain and retail presence. It offers groceries, restaurant meals, and ready-to-eat options.
- Key Features:
- Nationwide reach with Reliance Retail network
- Integration with local restaurants and food brands
- Competitive pricing and discounts
- Same-day and express delivery options
- Partnership with WhatsApp for ordering
