We compare Delhivery and Blue Dart on cost, delivery time, coverage and ecommerce features so you can choose — or route automatically via ShipAgent.
Delhivery and Blue Dart are two of India's most-used couriers, but they sit on opposite ends of the cost-vs-premium spectrum.
Delhivery is a cost-efficient ecommerce network; Blue Dart is a premium air-express brand. The right choice depends on your margins and delivery SLA.
| Aspect | Delhivery | Blue Dart |
|---|---|---|
| Typical cost (500g) | ₹48–95 (Express) | ₹120–180 (DART Air) |
| Typical delivery time | 1–3 days (Express) | 1–3 days (same-day upload) |
| PIN code coverage | 29,000+ | 38,000+ |
| Best for | Cost-optimised ecommerce | Premium, time-critical parcels |
| Ecommerce & COD support | Excellent, ecommerce-native | Good, premium service |
| Typical use case | High-volume D2C at lower cost | High-value, reputation-sensitive orders |
ShipAgent routes automatically: use Delhivery for cost-optimised ecommerce volume and Blue Dart for premium, high-value orders. Most sellers run both.
Generally yes — Delhivery Express is typically 30–50% cheaper than Blue Dart air for the same lane.
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