Head-to-head · Restaurant Delivery Management Software
Shipday vs PIE by First Delivery
Shipday leads on 2 checks, PIE by First Delivery on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreShipday · 9.4/10
- Lowest starting priceShipday · $19/mo
- Free planonly Shipday
- Free trialonly Shipday
- Most featuresPIE by First Delivery · 3 of 3
Shipday scores higher on our rubric for restaurant delivery management software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #5.
Shipday offers free plan; PIE by First Delivery doesn't. Shipday is cheaper to start at $19/mo against $29.95/mo.
Shipday is the better fit for restaurants wanting broad delivery operations. PIE by First Delivery is the better fit for small restaurants needing affordable dispatch.
- Shipday fits best
Restaurants wanting broad delivery operations
- PIE by First Delivery fits best
Small restaurants needing affordable dispatch
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Side by side
| Feature | Shipday 9.4/10 Visit ↗ | PIE by First Delivery 8.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.4 | 8.9 |
| Ranking | #1 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software | #5 in Restaurant Delivery Management Software |
| Best for | Restaurants wanting broad delivery operations | Small restaurants needing affordable dispatch |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $19/mo (best) | $29.95/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ (best) | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Phone, Live chat, Community, Docs · 24/7 | Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs |
| Integrations | 100+ integrations | 50+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Shipday 1/3 · PIE by First Delivery 3/3 | ||
| Driver app | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Live delivery tracking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Route optimization | Not checked yet | ✓ (best) |
| Specs | ||
| Dispatch automation | Not checked yet | Automated |
| Delivery-zone rules | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Order source support | Not checked yet | Multi_channel |
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| Our verdict | Shipday is a delivery management platform for restaurants and other local delivery operators. It brings dispatch, driver management, route optimization, live location tracking, customer-facing tracking links, delivery notifications, and… Read the review → |
PIE by First Delivery is a delivery management platform for pizza shops and other restaurants coordinating their own drivers, third-party fleets, or both. Its web command center centralizes orders from online, phone, POS, and third-party… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Shipday — where it wins
- Free plan includes driver tools, live tracking, and proof of delivery
- Automated dispatch, route optimization, and customer notifications
- Integrations, APIs, and webhooks support connected delivery operations
Where it doesn't
- Route optimization and auto-dispatch begin on paid plans
- Branded apps and third-party delivery services require higher tiers
- Advanced AI and dedicated onboarding are reserved for upper tiers
PIE by First Delivery — where it wins
- Combines online, phone, POS, and third-party orders
- Supports automated dispatch to in-house and external fleets
- Includes live tracking, proof of delivery, and driver scheduling
Where it doesn't
- No free plan is available
- Pro pricing rises to $149.95 per month
- Fees are non-refundable except where expressly provided
- Shipday9.4/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A broad delivery operations platform with a free plan and paid automation tiers.
Visit ShipdayFull verdict → - PIE by First Delivery8.9/10 · Paid
An affordable dispatch command center for restaurants managing mixed delivery fleets.
Visit PIEFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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