Head-to-head · Grocery Delivery Apps
Tesco Groceries vs Coles Online
Tesco Groceries leads on 1 check, Coles Online on 1, 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 scoreTesco Groceries · 8.8/10
- Free planonly Coles Online
- Free trialonly Coles Online
- Most featuresTesco Groceries · 4 of 4
Tesco Groceries scores higher on our rubric for grocery delivery apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
Coles Online offers free plan; Tesco Groceries doesn't. Tesco Groceries offers under-1-hour delivery; Coles Online doesn't.
Tesco Groceries is the better fit for tesco shoppers who value scheduled and on-demand options. Coles Online is the better fit for coles shoppers choosing delivery or store pickup.
- Tesco Groceries fits best
Tesco shoppers who value scheduled and on-demand options
- Coles Online fits best
Coles shoppers choosing delivery or store pickup
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Side by side
| Feature | Tesco Groceries 8.8/10 Visit ↗ | Coles Online 8.6/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.8 | 8.6 |
| Ranking | #5 in Grocery Delivery Apps | #7 in Grocery Delivery Apps |
| Best for | Tesco shoppers who value scheduled and on-demand options | Coles shoppers choosing delivery or store pickup |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | — | — |
| Free plan | — | ✓ (best) |
| Free trial | — | 30 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Mobile | Cloud, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Docs | Docs |
| Built for | Solo, Small business | Solo, Small business |
| Features Tesco Groceries 4/4 · Coles Online 3/4 | ||
| Store pickup | ✓ | ✓ |
| Same-day delivery | ✓ | ✓ |
| Under-1-hour delivery | ✓ (best) | — |
| Scheduled windows | ✓ | ✓ |
| Specs | ||
| Service model | Supermarket | Supermarket |
| Retailer or store count | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Tesco Groceries lets UK shoppers order food and household essentials online for home delivery or collection at a chosen store and time. It suits people who want to shop with Tesco while choosing between bookable delivery slots,… Read the review → |
Coles Online brings the Coles supermarket range to its website and mobile apps, with grocery browsing and checkout followed by home delivery or Click & Collect. It suits shoppers who want to order from Coles and choose between delivery… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Tesco Groceries — where it wins
- Book home delivery for available slots, including same-day options
- Click+Collect offers scheduled and same-day collection slots
- Track Whoosh orders in the app or online
Where it doesn't
- Whoosh is available only in selected areas
- Whoosh covers a selected range from a local store
- Delivery Saver requires a paid membership
Coles Online — where it wins
- Choose delivery slots, including same-day options where available
- Rapid delivery within two hours where available
- Click & Collect, with rapid pickup at selected stores
Where it doesn't
- Delivery availability and fees depend on location and time slot
- Rapid delivery is not available everywhere
- Rapid Click & Collect is limited to selected stores
- Tesco Groceries8.8/10 · Free plan + paid
Flexible Tesco grocery ordering, with scheduled slots, collection and Whoosh delivery.
Visit TescoFull verdict → - Coles Online8.6/10 · Free plan · 30-day trial
A Coles grocery app with scheduled delivery, same-day options and store pickup.
Visit Coles OnlineFull verdict →
Tesco Groceries vs Coles Online: questions
Which is better for grocery delivery apps, Tesco Groceries or Coles Online?
Tesco Groceries scores higher on our rubric for grocery delivery apps: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #7.
How do Tesco Groceries and Coles Online compare?
Of the 5 checks we put side by side, Tesco Groceries leads on 1, Coles Online on 1, and 3 are level. Free plan only on Coles Online.
Do Tesco Groceries and Coles Online have a free plan?
Tesco Groceries: No. Coles Online: Yes.
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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