"Deonde's team was fantastic in creating our own ordering app. It's made a real difference in how we operate, and our customers are finding it so convenient. Highly recommend their service!"Read Chowman Case Study →
Every order on Talabat costs your restaurant a platform commission. With Deonde, launch your own branded ordering website and app across UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & the Middle East — keep 100% of your revenue.
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Talabat brings customers to your door — but at a cost. Here's why restaurants across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & beyond are building their own direct ordering channel with Deonde.
A comparison of what you get when you own your ordering versus relying on Talabat in the Middle East.
| What Matters | Your Own Platform via Deonde | Listing on Talabat |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue & Cost | ||
| Commission per Order | ✔ 0% — always | Platform commission applies* |
| Monthly Platform Cost | See pricing | Fees vary per order |
| Promotional Visibility Fees | ✔ Free — your platform | Paid ads / boosted listing fees |
| Brand & Customer Ownership | ||
| Brand on App Store | ✔ Your name & logo | ✘ Talabat's app |
| Customer Data Ownership | ✔ 100% yours | ✘ Platform retains data |
| Direct Customer Contact | ✔ Full access | ✘ Mediated by platform |
| Competing Listings Shown | ✔ No competitors shown | ✘ Competitors listed alongside |
| Platform Features | ||
| Branded Mobile App (iOS & Android) | ✔ Included | ✘ Not available |
| Loyalty & Rewards Program | ✔ Built-in | ✘ Not for individual restaurants |
| WhatsApp Ordering | ✔ Included | ✘ Not available |
| Driver App & Fleet Management | ✔ Included | ⚠ Platform assigns riders |
| Arabic & Multi-language Support | ✔ Supported | ⚠ Platform-controlled |
*Commission rates vary by market and agreement. Always verify current terms directly with Talabat. Last updated February 2026.
Instead of depending on Talabat, launch your own fully branded food delivery platform with Deonde. Your name on the App Store, your customer data, your commission rules — and zero per-order fees to anyone. Full white-label control, launched in days.
Unlike Talabat, Deonde gives you full backend control. Manage every restaurant, every order, every driver, and every payout from a single powerful dashboard. Real-time analytics, automated settlements, and marketing tools — all yours.
One platform. Your brand. Zero commission. Built for restaurants in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar & across the region.
You don't need to cancel Talabat first. Launch Deonde alongside it and gradually shift customers to your own direct ordering channel.
See what our customers say about transforming their delivery business
"Deonde's team was fantastic in creating our own ordering app. It's made a real difference in how we operate, and our customers are finding it so convenient. Highly recommend their service!"Read Chowman Case Study →
"Starting our own delivery app felt overwhelming before Deonde. But they made it incredibly simple. We launched in less than a week, and our sales have grown significantly since then."Read HungryJi Case Study →
"Deonde has completely transformed how we handle orders. The admin panel gives us full control, and our customers love the smooth ordering experience. Best investment we've made."Read Munch Zimbabwe Case Study →
Common questions from restaurants in the UAE, Saudi Arabia & across the Middle East considering their own ordering instead of Talabat
Launch your own branded ordering website and app. Keep 100% of every order across the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait & beyond. Start free — no credit card required.
Deonde is the commission-free restaurant ordering platform — branded app, website, driver management, and QR menus. Stop paying 15–30% to aggregators and own your ordering channel.