Domino's Pizza vs Papa John's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)

Updated August 24, 2026 7 items matched

The short answer

Neither chain is clearly cheaper. Across the 7 comparable items, the two split the wins evenly, with an average gap of $0.74 per item — which one costs you less comes down to what you order.

Typical menu price: Domino's Pizza $8.49 · Papa John's $8.49

Matched Items, Side by Side

The same item on both menus, priced against each other. Where names differ, we matched the closest equivalent — Domino's Pizza's wording first.

Item	Domino's Pizza	Papa John's	Difference
Large Cheese Pizza (14")vs Large Cheese Pizza	$12.99	$14.99	$2.00 cheaper at Domino's Pizza
Medium Cheese Pizza (12")vs Medium Cheese Pizza	$10.99	$12.99	$2.00 cheaper at Domino's Pizza
Large 3-Topping Carryoutvs Large 2-Topping Carryout	$9.99	$9.99	same
Garden Salad	$7.49	$6.49	$1.00 cheaper at Papa John's
2-Litre Soda	$3.49	$3.49	same
Extra Topping (large)	$2.49	$2.29	$0.20 cheaper at Papa John's
20 oz Bottle	$2.29	$2.29	same

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Domino's Pizza vs Papa John's at a Glance

	Domino's Pizza	Papa John's
Typical menu price	$8.49	$8.49
Average menu price	$9.88	$10.97
Cheapest item	20 oz Bottle — $2.29	20 oz Bottle — $2.29
Most expensive item	Perfect Combo Bundle — $29.99	Family Meal Deal — $27.99
Items priced	41	33
Menu sections	6	5
Price range	$	$$
Founded	1960	1984
Headquarters	Ann Arbor, Michigan	Atlanta, Georgia
Locations	About 7,000 stores in the United States	About 3,400 restaurants in the United States

Which One Should You Order From?

Both menus sit at the same midpoint, $8.49, so neither is the obviously cheaper choice. Averaged across every priced item Domino's Pizza edges it — $9.88 against $10.97 — which mostly reflects how each chain prices the top of its menu. At the value end, Domino's Pizza gets you in cheaper at $2.29.

Domino's Pizza is strongest on Large Pepperoni Pizza, Mix & Match Deal, Cheesy Bread; Papa John's on Large Pepperoni Pizza, Garlic Parmesan Breadsticks, Papadias. Neither chain's app prices match the counter, and both discount heavily through their loyalty programmes, so the deals below usually matter more than the few cents between the two menus.

Deals Worth Knowing at Both

Domino's Pizza

Carryout costs $4 less than delivery on the same large pizza — the single biggest saving on the menu.
Mix & Match at $6.99 per item when you order two or more beats every individual board price on pizzas, bread, pasta and chicken.
Domino's Rewards gives a free medium two-topping pizza at 60 points, earned at 10 points per $10 order — roughly a free pizza every six orders.

Papa John's

Papa Pairs at $6.99 per item on two or more items undercuts every board price on the menu, including large pizzas.
The large two-topping carryout deal at $9.99 saves $6 over the board price for the same pizza — never order carryout at menu price.
Every pizza includes a garlic sauce cup at no charge; extra cups are $0.75 and are the cheapest way to make a cheap pizza better.

About these prices: menu prices are set by individual franchise owners and change without notice. The figures on this page are researched estimates for 2026 and are provided for reference only. Confirm the current price with the restaurant before ordering. Menu Price Book is not affiliated with this chain.

Domino's Pizza vs Papa John's — FAQ

Is Domino's Pizza cheaper than Papa John's in 2026?

They are close. Across 7 matched items the two chains split the result evenly, with an average difference of only $0.74 per item.

What is the price difference between Domino's Pizza and Papa John's?

On matched items the average difference is $0.74, or about 10% overall. Domino's Pizza averages $9.88 across 40 priced items; Papa John's averages $10.97 across 33.

Which has the cheaper entry price, Domino's Pizza or Papa John's?

Domino's Pizza starts at $2.29 (20 oz Bottle) and Papa John's at $2.29 (20 oz Bottle).

Are these prices the same at every location?

No. Both chains let franchise owners set prices, so figures move by a dollar or more between markets and run highest at airport, stadium and highway locations. Treat these as the typical U.S. price, not a quote.