Domino's Pizza vs Papa John's: Menu Prices Compared (2026)
The short answer
Domino's Pizza is the cheaper of the two. Of the 10 directly comparable items we could match across both menus, Domino's Pizza is cheaper on 4 of them, by an average of $1.57 per item.
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.
Domino's Pizza vs Papa John's — FAQ
Is Domino's Pizza cheaper than Papa John's in 2026?
Domino's Pizza is cheaper on most matched items — 4 of 10. Across the whole menu Domino's Pizza is the lower-priced of the two, at $8.49 for a typical item against $8.49 at Papa John's.
What is the price difference between Domino's Pizza and Papa John's?
On matched items the average difference is $1.57, 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.