Without a question, Zomato and Swiggy transformed meal delivery by guaranteeing that all gastronomic needs could be satisfied with the push of a button. The two firms have stayed competitive, delivering regular offers and discounts to their clients but now they have a new rival named ONDC with a new possibility if ONDC is less expensive than Zomato and Swiggy.
However, in the food ordering market, a new competitor has steadily emerged, threatening the dominance of Zomato and Swiggy. The government owns the new platform, ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce). The ONDC’s unique selling point is that it allows restaurants to sell food directly to customers without the need for a third party (such as Zomato and Swiggy).
The ONDC food tech platform has been in operation since September 2022, but it has only lately gained traction. According to sources, the portal has topped 10,000 daily orders. Netizens have compared the meal delivery pricing supplied by ONDC, Swiggy, and Zomato and discovered that ONDC is the cheapest.
Price comparison of ONDC, Zomato, and Swiggy:
Mint also conducted a pricing comparison across the three sites to better understand the differences. The ‘Big Tandoori Paneer Burger’ costs 359 on Zomato and Swiggy. On the other hand, it cost 270 in ONDC.
Customers may get meals, clothing, taxis, movie tickets, groceries, and electronics with a single click via the government-owned ONDC. ONDC, as opposed to Amazon, is a product and consumer aggregator.
In contrast to Amazon, which aggregates items and consumers, ONDC aggregates all products and services. Everything described above will be included inside a single app.
ONDC is not a distinct app that can be downloaded from the Google Play Store. Instead, ONDC functions similarly to UPI, which means it can be integrated into current applications such as Paytm, PhonePe, and Meesho, among others. ONDC has around 29,000 vendors who offer over 36 lakh items.
ONDC is to create an environment in which small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) can thrive. By providing design and interaction tools, ONDC enables SMBs to reach previously untapped markets and e-commerce in-game with major competitors efficiently and effectively3. Also, ONDC can be used by many users as it supports regional and local languages.
ONDC is committed to supporting growth and innovation through a shared digital business ecosystem. It promotes transparency and data privacy by following government regulations and best practices, ensuring trust and user confidence. In addition to its commitment to bridging the digital divide and driving economic growth, ONDC’s open platform offers the opportunity to create a more digital economy and thrive for all.
ONDC (Open Network for Digital Commerce) may be accessed using the Paytm app. Enter ‘ONDC’ into the Paytm app’s search field. You may now place an order from the restaurant. It should be mentioned that while this platform is still in its early stages, not all eateries are selling meals via it.
