23 July 2026 · 4 min read
Royal Mail vs Evri vs DPD vs Yodel: 2026 comparison
One table to pick the right courier for what you are sending. Here it is.
Price (2 kg parcel, 2026)
Royal Mail Tracked 48: £4.49. Evri drop-off: £3.50. Yodel drop-off: £3.99. DPD next day: £6.50.
Speed and reliability
DPD: best on-time rate (96%+) and 1-hour delivery window. Royal Mail: 90%+ but no live window. Evri/Yodel: 85–90%, 5-hour windows.
Customer service
DPD app is excellent. Royal Mail web is decent. Evri is chat-only with long waits. Yodel is improving but still patchy.
FAQ
Which is cheapest in 2026?
Evri for under 10 kg drop-off. Royal Mail for under 1 kg tracked. DPD if you need next-day reliability.
Which is most reliable?
DPD by reported on-time rate.
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