Zomato vs Swiggy: Which Food Delivery App Saves You More?
The Food Fight: Zomato vs Swiggy
Whether you're craving biryani at midnight or office lunch, Zomato and Swiggy have become as essential as any kitchen appliance in Indian homes. But with both apps running constant offers, which one actually saves you more? We analysed 6 months of deals to find out.
Subscription Plans Compared
Zomato Gold
- Free delivery on all orders (no minimum)
- 40% off on select restaurants
- ₹149/month or ₹399 for 3 months
- Access to Zomato Live events
Swiggy One
- Free delivery on all orders (no minimum)
- 30% off at partner restaurants
- Also covers Instamart (grocery delivery)
- ₹149/month or bundled with Instamart
Verdict on Subscriptions: If you order food 10+ times a month, both subscriptions pay for themselves. Swiggy One edges ahead if you also use Instamart for groceries.
Restaurant Selection
Zomato has a slight edge in overall restaurant count, but Swiggy often has exclusive partnerships with popular cloud kitchens. In most Indian cities, both will have 90% overlap in restaurant selection.
Coupon Codes & Offers
Both apps run weekly coupon campaigns. Key differences:
- Zomato frequently runs bank-specific offers (Kotak, RBL, SBI)
- Swiggy often partners with PhonePe and HDFC for cashback
- Both run festival specials during Diwali, Holi, IPL season
Delivery Speed
Both apps promise 30-40 minute delivery. In practice, Swiggy's logistics network is slightly more consistent in tier-2 cities, while Zomato leads in metro areas with premium "Zomato Express" lanes.
Money-Saving Verdict
Install both apps and use whichever has the better active offer for each order. Check DealsBazaar before ordering — we maintain updated coupon codes for both platforms so you always get the maximum discount.
Pro Tip: Subscribe to Zomato Gold AND use it alongside a Swiggy coupon from us when Swiggy has a better restaurant selection. The subscription saves on delivery; the coupon saves on the food price.
