Checked 29 Oct 2026
iFood 3.3Bronze 20 pts
Brazil dominant food delivery platform with the large majority of the national market. Couriers sign up through the dedicated courier app and earn per delivery.
Good for Delivery couriers
- Only in BrazilResidents only
- Pays via Bank transferHow you get paid
- Local, in personWork happens near you
- Since
- 2011 15 yrs
Based in- Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Web rank
- #3,300 worldwide
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iFood is a food delivery company where anyone can register to start earning. Fees are Paid per delivery, min ~R$7 per route and you can withdraw via Bank transfer. Founded in 2011, iFood is based in Sao Paulo, Brazil. It is available in Brazil.
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What people actually earn on iFood
Sourced figures from the platform, filings and independent studies
Figures published by iFood or by independent studies and surveys, as dated. Individual earnings vary widely.
Our rating
Worked out from the facts on this page, the same way for every platform
Strong on proof of earnings and track record. Weaker on access.
- FeesNot enough facts yet
- Getting paid2.3
- Access2.0
- Track record4.0
- Proof of earnings5.0
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Achievements
20 of 100 points from 3 of 14 achievements, Bronze tier. Earned from verified facts, never paid for
Verified earningsA sourced figure for what people earn or are paid there+10
Why it matters You can judge the pay from a real number instead of the platform's own promises.
How we check We need a figure for what earners are paid, earn typically, or how many people earn, with a link to the filing, pay page or study it came from.
iFood R$29.65 per hour worked (2025)
Every platform with this badge →Top 10K websiteAmong the world's 10,000 most visited sites (Tranco)+5
Why it matters Big platforms have more clients and buyers, and a lot to lose from treating earners badly.
How we check The site ranks in the world's 10,000 most visited on the Tranco list, a research-grade ranking.
iFood #3,300 worldwide
Every platform with this badge →10 years runningFounded at least 10 years ago+5
Why it matters Platforms that have lasted a decade are less likely to vanish with your balance.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 10 years ago.
iFood Founded 2011
Every platform with this badge →Open worldwideAccepts people from almost every country10
Why it matters Most earning platforms only take people from a handful of countries. This one lets almost anyone join.
How we check The platform's own terms or sign-up pages say it accepts people worldwide, with no more than eight countries left out.
iFood Brazil
Every platform with this badge →Free to joinNo fee to sign up5
Why it matters Paying to join is a red flag on many work sites. This one costs nothing to start.
How we check The platform's sign-up and pricing pages show no fee to register as an earner.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for iFood.
Every platform with this badge →Clear feesPublishes its cut as a percentage5
Why it matters You can work out what you keep before you start.
How we check The platform publishes its cut as a percentage on its pricing or help pages, which we record as a range when it is tiered.
iFood Paid per delivery, min ~R$7 per route
Every platform with this badge →Low cutTakes 10% or less of what you earn10
Why it matters More of every payment reaches you. Many marketplaces take 20% or more.
How we check The highest percentage the platform names in its published fees is 10% or less.
iFood Paid per delivery, min ~R$7 per route
Every platform with this badge →Low payout barLets you cash out $10 or less5
Why it matters Small earnings are not left stuck in your account waiting for a high threshold.
How we check The platform's published minimum withdrawal is $10 or less, or it has no minimum.
Not earned yet: we have not verified this for iFood.
Every platform with this badge →Fast payoutsPays out instantly, daily or on demand5
Why it matters Money arrives when you need it, not weeks later.
How we check The platform says payouts are instant, same-day, daily or on demand.
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Every platform with this badge →Payment protectionHolds or guarantees payment before you work10
Why it matters Something stops you working for nothing, such as client money held before the work starts.
How we check The platform publishes how it protects earners' payments: escrow, guaranteed pay or a dispute process.
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Every platform with this badge →Loved appA mobile app rated 4.5 or higher5
Why it matters A well-rated app usually means smooth day-to-day work and fewer payout problems.
How we check The platform's app is rated 4.5 or higher on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Every platform with this badge →20 years runningFounded at least 20 years ago5
Why it matters Two decades of paying people is a strong track record.
How we check Its founding year, checked against company records, is at least 20 years ago.
iFood Founded 2011
Every platform with this badge →Public companyListed on a stock exchange, with audited filings5
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Every platform with this badge →Fully documentedFees, payouts, countries and company details all verified15
Why it matters Everything you need to decide is verified here, not left as guesswork.
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Can I join iFood?
Age, countries, equipment and how sign-up works
Yes, if you live in Brazil.
Enter your country and age in the quick check and we will tell you here whether iFood accepts you. Your answers stay on your device.
Check with my countryNo special equipment listed.
No sign-up cost listed.
- Sign upFree
- Do your first workJobs, tasks or sales
Good to know: Official courier site denied automated access so requirements are unverified.
Apps and support
Mobile apps, help channels, awards and press
How iFood compares
Against similar platforms in our directory
- Founded in 2011, iFood has been running for about 15 years — longer than 29 of the 41 delivery platforms we track with a known launch year.
Compared with the delivery platforms in our directory. See them all →
Is iFood legit?
What we could verify about the company
iFood is a real, operating platform. What we could verify:
- Operating since 2011 (15 years)
- Headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil
- Has a Wikipedia article
- Its domain ifood.com.br was registered in 2007 (registry record)
- Among the world's top 10,000 websites by traffic (Tranco rank #3,300)
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iFood in public records
Company filings, web traffic and app store data
- Website rank
- #3,300 worldwideAmong the top 10,000 sites (ifood.com.br)
- Domain registered
- Feb 2007ifood.com.br, 19 years ago
Sources: Tranco · RDAP registry. Retrieved October 29, 2026.
iFood timeline
Founding, funding, milestones and news
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Founded
iFood founded
Headquarters today: Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Milestone
R$29.65 per hour worked
iFood told Brazil's government that couriers' average earnings per hour worked through the app were R$29.65 in 2025, a company-reported figure (costs such as fuel not deducted).
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Guides
Step-by-step help for this platform
No step-by-step guide for iFood yet. Browse all guides or find the right way to earn for you.
Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about iFood
How much does iFood charge?
iFood fees: Paid per delivery, min ~R$7 per route.
How do you get paid on iFood?
iFood pays out via Bank transfer.
Which countries is iFood available in?
Brazil. Its main focus is Brazil.
How much do people earn on iFood?
iFood told Brazil's government that couriers' average earnings per hour worked through the app were R$29.65 in 2025, a company-reported figure (costs such as fuel not deducted). Individual earnings vary widely.
Is iFood legit?
Yes, iFood is a real, operating platform: operating since 2011 (15 years), headquartered in Sao Paulo, Brazil and has a Wikipedia article. As with any platform, check its current terms before relying on it for income.
What are the best iFood alternatives?
Similar platforms include DoorDash, Zomato, Swiggy and Grubhub. Compare their fees and payouts in the alternatives section below.
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iFood alternatives
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SwiggyIndia other food delivery giant, also running Instamart quick-commerce. Delivery partners choose their hours and earn per order across food and groceries.
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