If you are looking for ways to make a bit of extra cash or start a new side hustle, you will probably be aware of Amazon Flex.

Delivery work is flexible, offers good rates of pay and is a great option for people who want to start a new job. Whilst popular, there are some great Amazon Flex alternatives, and drivers are searching for better pay, flexibility and consistent work.

Weather your looking to diversify your income or simply find alternatives when delivery slots are not available, we will go through some of the best Amazon Flex alternatives available in the UK.

The Best Amazon Flex Alternatives

Stuart Delivery:

Stuart covers cities across the UK, and with a fast sign up, you can get paid weekly to deliver parcels or food using a car, bicycle, van or motorcycle.

The flexible schedule means you can work when you want, and as long as you are over the age of 18+ and have a smart phone you can start making money.

Things you will need:

• Over 18 and the right to work in the UK
• An iPhone with iOS 10+ or Android 5+ to work with
• A bike, moped, car or van

Uber Eats and Deliveroo:

Great for flexiblity since you can simply turn on the app, make money, and cash out which means that if you need to make a little bit of extra cash on the side of a full time job its perfect.

Uber Eats and Deliveroo is the perfect Amazon Flex alternative due to its flexibility, allowing you to work around study, family or other work commitments.

Things you will need:

• Scooter, bike, cargo bicycle or car
• safety Equipment (helmet)
• Smartphone with iOS 16.0 / Android 8 or above with NFC (near-field communication), front and rear-facing cameras
• proof of right to work self employed in the UK
• 18+

Get started with: Deliveroo

Relay:

A much newer and exciting opportunity is working for Relay who says you can earn between £13-19 per hours and state that some couriers can earn up to £600 per week.

Similar to Deliveroo and Uber Eats, it is flexible work, with couriers being able to choose when to work between 8am and 6pm.

Compared to food delivery with Uber Eats and Deliveroo, Relay is much more consitant throughout the day so you have the potential to earn more compared to other platforms which might be less busy during off peak times.

Things you will need:

• You own moped or motorcycle
• IOS or Android device
• Be over the age of 18
• Right to work in the UK

Key Considerations:

Vehicle: Can you use your personal car or van to deliver food or parcels? If you don’t have a personal vehicle, can I rent a car or van, and would I be able to make enough money to cover the cost of doing this?

E-Bikes are a great options for food delivery in cities as they are cheap to run, low cost to charge and very little over heads as you dont need insurance which can be a major cost.

Insurance: What insurance will I need, and what are the cost implications of delivering food or parcels using my car insurance?

Tip: speak to your insurer as you may be able to pay a little extra each month.

Time: How much time do have i have to commit to this type of work, expecially if i am trying to fit it around and existing full or part time work.

can i do this around my family commitments for example, while my children are at school or in the evening. If you are a student can I fit in delivery work between lectures or holidays.

Paying Tax: Most side jobs like Deliveroo and Uber Eats are self-employed, which means you have the responsibility to declare your income to HMRC. However, whether you need to do this may be subject to how much you potentially earn. The Self-Employed Trading Allowance allows you to make up to £1000 in a tax year before having to pay income tax or National Insurance.

Costs: remember that you will need to pay for fuel so take this into consideration when deciding who to work for.

Waiting list: Some platforms may have a waiting list, such as Deliveroo, which depending on your location can be anything from a few days to weeks. This should be taken into consideration when deciding how quickly you want to get started making money.

Conclusions:

Stuart and Relay pay weekly and will allow you to earn a consistent amount of money. In comparison, Deliveroo and Uber Eats pay can depend on the times you work, the number of orders, the number of drivers and the weather.

However, Uber Eats and Deliveroo allow you to cash out whenever you want meaning you can get the cash in your bank when you need it. This is perfect if you have bills to pay or a holiday to pay for.