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title: "500chow alternatives"
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# 500chow alternatives

Compare 34 published alternatives to 500chow.

## Breadcrumbs

- [500chow](/500chow)
- [Alternatives](/500chow/alternatives)

## Summary

Compare 34 published alternatives to 500chow.

## About these alternatives

The most practical **500chow alternatives** for Lagos and wider Nigeria in 2026 are Chao, [Chowdeck](https://liners.com/chowdeck), [Glovo](https://liners.com/glovo), [Swoop](https://liners.com/swoop), and [Trazo](https://liners.com/trazo). The right option depends on where you live (Lagos vs other cities), whether you want food-only or food plus groceries and pharmacy items, and how transparent you want delivery fees to be.

500chow is a Lagos-based food delivery app that lets people order Nigerian meals, pay by card or bank transfer, and track delivery in real time. It operates in Nigeria, focused on Lagos, and its operator (ChowCentral Inc) was selected for Y Combinator Summer 2023.

People switch from 500chow for reasons that do not change much: you may be outside its Lagos delivery areas, want a broader marketplace that includes groceries, drinks, or medicine, or prefer an app that shows delivery and service fees upfront before checkout. None of this makes 500chow a poor choice; it just means there are stronger fits depending on your address and what you are ordering.

## What Factors Matter When Choosing A 500chow Alternative
- **City and neighbourhood coverage**: check that the app delivers reliably to your exact area, not just “Lagos” in general.
- **Marketplace breadth**: if you need groceries, drinks, pharmacy, or essentials in one basket, prioritise apps built as a marketplace, not food-only ordering.
- **Fee transparency**: look for platforms that show delivery and service fees upfront so you can compare total cost before paying.
- **Real-time order tracking**: confirm you can track rider status in-app, especially at lunch-hour peaks.
- **Multi-restaurant checkout**: if you often combine meals from different places, choose an app that supports one checkout across multiple brands.
- **Payment options**: confirm card and bank transfer support, and check if a wallet option exists if you order frequently.
- **Scheduling**: if you plan office lunches ahead of time, check for scheduled orders rather than “order now” only.

Use the Liners directory below to filter [Quick Commerce](/categories/quick-commerce) apps by country and features like [Food & Drinks Delivery](/tags/food-and-drinks-delivery), [Last-Mile Delivery](/tags/last-mile-delivery), [B2C](/tags/b2c), [Marketplace](/tags/marketplace), and [Restaurant Aggregator](/tags/restaurant-aggregator), then compare similar apps side by side in [Nigeria](/countries/nigeria).

## Alternatives

| Name | URL | Tagline | Country | Rating |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Glovo | /glovo | Order food, groceries, and essentials delivered in minutes | Kenya | 4.1 |
| Trazo | /trazo | Order food and groceries in Asaba for delivery | Nigeria |  |
| Dado Food | /dado-food | Order Nigerian meals from nearby vendors, delivered fast | Nigeria | 3.6 |
| Chow Central | /chow-central | Order from multiple food brands in one delivery | Nigeria | 5 |
| 1Timeshop | /1timeshop | Order food, groceries, rides, and deliveries in one app | Nigeria |  |
| Bento Delivaz | /bentodelivaz | Order meals, send parcels, and shop in Abuja | Nigeria | 4.8 |
| Foodelo | /foodelo | Order food, groceries, and essentials with delivery to your door | Nigeria | 4.3 |
| Pamocart | /pamocart | Order groceries from Lagos markets without visiting | Nigeria |  |
| OjaNow | /ojanow | Groceries, bill payments, eSIM data, and home services in one app | Nigeria |  |
| Pocketfood | /pocketfood | Plan, budget, and deliver office meals in one place | Nigeria |  |
| easyBasket | /easybasket | Order groceries and meals from local stores for delivery | Ghana |  |
| Swoop | /swoop | Same-day food delivery with upfront fees | Nigeria | 3.7 |
| Pot of Food | /pot-of-food | Order Nigerian meals by the pot, cooked to your taste | Nigeria | 3.7 |
| GasFeel | /gasfeel | Order cooking gas refills and petrol via WhatsApp | Nigeria |  |
| Terrachow | /terrachow | Save on food delivery with smart batch routing | Nigeria |  |
| Chowdeck | /chowdeck | Get meals and essentials delivered from nearby vendors | Nigeria | 4 |
| DownloadChow | /downloadchow | Order from nearby restaurants for delivery or pickup | Nigeria | 3.6 |
| Ogwugo | /ogwugo | Food and courier delivery from nearby vendors | Nigeria | 5 |
| VOO | /voo | Convenience items delivered to your door in minutes | Egypt |  |

## Related pages

- [Product page](/500chow)
- [Alternatives](/500chow/alternatives)
- [Reviews](/500chow/reviews)
- [Transparency](/500chow/transparency)

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