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Bolt Food vs Wolt

Bolt Food = cheaper commission + faster, mass market. Wolt = premium + curated, higher AOV. Most Georgian restaurants use both — split orders.

Bolt Food

Estonia-based delivery platform, EU + Africa expansion, Georgian market since 2020.

Best for

Casual dining, fast food, mass-market reach, lower commission.

Wolt

Finland-based premium delivery, DoorDash acquired 2022, Georgian since 2018.

Best for

Premium dining, brand-conscious restaurants, larger order values, higher AOV.

Feature	Bolt Food	Wolt
Tbilisi launch	2020	2018
Restaurants in Tbilisi	~800-1,000	~1,200-1,500
Restaurant commission	15-25%	20-30%
Delivery fee (customer)	2-5 ₾	3-7 ₾
Average delivery time	25-40 min	30-50 min
Brand positioning	Mid-mass market, fast	Premium, curated

Verdict

Bolt Food = cheaper commission + faster, mass market. Wolt = premium + curated, higher AOV. Most Georgian restaurants use both — split orders.

In depth

Wolt launched in 2014 in Helsinki, with 2018 Tbilisi launch (the first food-delivery app in the Georgian market). DoorDash acquired it for $7B in 2022. Georgian market — 1,200-1,500 restaurants in Tbilisi, 4 cities total (Tbilisi, Batumi, Kutaisi, Rustavi).

Bolt launched in 2013 in Estonia as rideshare, food-delivery from 2020. Georgian market launched in 2020 — ride + food + scooters bundle. EU mid-mass market positioning. 800-1,000 Tbilisi restaurants in 2026.

Financial reality for restaurants: Bolt commission 15-25% (lower base), Wolt 20-30% (higher-value brand). Average order value: Wolt 30-50 ₾ vs Bolt 20-35 ₾. Combined math — Wolt 25% × 40 = 10 ₾/order; Bolt 20% × 25 = 5 ₾/order. Wolt = 2× revenue per order, but 50% volume.

Integration reality: both are API-based partners. Wolt — Wolt Drive partner program for restaurants, $0 setup + 2-week onboarding. Bolt — Bolt Food Restaurant Portal, $0 setup + 1-week onboarding. We recommend both for client restaurants — orders split 60/40 (Wolt premium, Bolt mass).

Future trends 2026: Wolt+ subscription ($9.90/mo in Tbilisi), Bolt Plus equivalent, both expanding into grocery/pharmacy verticals.

Frequently asked questions

Should a restaurant use both platforms?▾

Yes in 90% of cases — order volume +40-60%. Different customer segments. Both setups combined: 2-3 weeks total. Operational overhead is minimal — same kitchen, separate tablets.

Wolt + Bolt integration on a website?▾

Direct API integration is limited — both platforms route external orders through their own channel. From the website: deep link to Wolt/Bolt restaurant page + "Order on Wolt/Bolt" buttons.

Glovo vs Bolt vs Wolt in the Georgian market?▾

Glovo was active 2018-2022, withdrew from Georgia in 2022. Active 2026: Wolt (premium, #1 brand), Bolt Food (mid-mass), Tegeta's own platform for partner restaurants.

How high is the restaurant commission really?▾

15-30% of order. Plus packaging cost (1-3 ₾ per order). Plus eventual VAT pass-through. Net: 20-35% margin reduction. Volume-driven decision — break-even ~30 orders/day per platform.

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