Comparison Tables
Best Delivery Platforms for Malaysian Restaurants (2026 Comparison)
Compare GrabFood, foodpanda, and ShopeeFood to find the best delivery platform for your Malaysian halal restaurant. We evaluate commission rates, halal certification support, market reach, and more.
GrabFoodBest Overall
7.6/ 10.0
Commission Rate5/10
Market Reach9/10
Halal Certification Support8/10
Promotional Tools9/10
Merchant Support7/10
Payment Options9/10
East Malaysia Coverage7/10
foodpanda
7.0/ 10.0
Commission Rate6/10
Market Reach8/10
Halal Certification Support7/10
Promotional Tools8/10
Merchant Support7/10
Payment Options7/10
East Malaysia Coverage6/10
ShopeeFood
6.1/ 10.0
Commission Rate8/10
Market Reach5/10
Halal Certification Support6/10
Promotional Tools8/10
Merchant Support5/10
Payment Options7/10
East Malaysia Coverage4/10
GrabFood
Pros
- ●Dominant market leader in Malaysia with the highest user base and order volume
- ●Excellent halal badge visibility and halal-only filters for Muslim consumers
- ●GrabPay and Touch 'n Go eWallet integration provides seamless payment experience
Cons
- ●Highest commission rates in Malaysia, typically 30% or more per order
- ●High competition among merchants makes it harder for new restaurants to gain visibility
foodpanda
Pros
- ●Strong number-two position with loyal pandapro subscribers who order frequently
- ●Slightly lower commission rates than GrabFood, improving margins for merchants
- ●pandamart grocery integration drives cross-selling opportunities for food merchants
Cons
- ●Halal filtering and badge display less prominent than GrabFood's implementation
- ●Delivery coverage in East Malaysia is more limited than in Peninsular Malaysia
- ●Customer support response times can be slow during peak meal hours
ShopeeFood
Pros
- ●Lowest commission rates among the three platforms, maximising restaurant profit margins
- ●Cross-promotion with Shopee's massive e-commerce user base in Malaysia
- ●Aggressive voucher campaigns and ShopeePay cashback attract price-sensitive customers
Cons
- ●Smallest market share and user base among the three, meaning fewer organic orders
- ●Halal certification features are still basic compared to GrabFood's mature system
- ●Very limited or no coverage in East Malaysia (Sabah and Sarawak)