Blinkit vs Zepto vs Instamart: The Battle for 10-Minute Delivery (2026)

Need milk in minutes? We tested India's top quick-commerce apps to see which one actually delivers on the "10-minute" promise and who has the lowest fees.

The Speed Test (Delhi NCR)

We ordered a standard basket (Bread, Milk, Eggs) at 6 PM on a Wednesday. Here are the results:

Zepto

9 min

Fastest

Blinkit

14 min

Consistent

Instamart

18 min

Slower but Free Delivery*

Fee Structure Comparison

Feature Blinkit Zepto Swiggy Instamart
Delivery Fee (Small Order) ₹15 - ₹35 ₹15 - ₹35 ₹15 - ₹30
Free Delivery Threshold Usually ₹199+ ₹149+ (with Pass) ₹199+ (with One)
Handling Fee ₹2 - ₹5 ₹2 - ₹5 ₹2 - ₹4
Inventory Variety High (Electronics/Gifts) Medium (Grocery Focus) Medium
Late Night Operations Until 12 AM Until 2 AM Until 12 AM / 24x7 (Select Cities)

Which Membership is Worth It?

Zepto Pass

Costs around ₹19-₹99/month. Gives unlimited free delivery on orders above ₹149 and extra discounts on fruits/veggies.

Verdict: Great if you order small baskets frequently.

Swiggy One

Costs around ₹119/3 months. Covers Instamart AND Food delivery. Free delivery above ₹199.

Verdict: Best value because it covers food delivery too.

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