Zepto vs BigBasket BB Now in Bengaluru
Zepto is the broader of the two in Bengaluru, with 183 stores across 137 areas against BB Now's 128 stores in 101. Yet BB Now is no distant also-ran in the city as it is in many cities: in Whitefield and Krishnarajapuram it has more stores than Zepto. Pick by neighbourhood, not by the city total.
- Zepto 183 59%
- BB Now 128 41%
Zepto vs BB Now by area in Bengaluru
Zepto has a store in 137 Bengaluru areas and BB Now in 101. In 85 areas, such as Channasandra, Hennur Gardens and Iggalur, only Zepto has a store. Only BB Now has a store in 49 areas, such as Battarahalli, Chikkakannalli and Sivanchetti Gardens. Areas with the most Zepto and BB Now stores:
| Area | Zepto | BB Now |
|---|---|---|
| Bellandur | 5 | 3 |
| Krishnarajapuram | 3 | 5 |
| BTM Layout | 5 | 1 |
| HSR Layout | 3 | 2 |
| JP Nagar | 3 | 2 |
| Mahadevapura | 3 | 2 |
| Marathahalli | 4 | 1 |
| Whitefield | 1 | 4 |
| Yeshwanthpur | 3 | 2 |
| Brookefield | 3 | 1 |
Zepto and BB Now by PIN code in Bengaluru
Zepto has stores in 75 Bengaluru PIN codes and BB Now in 69. 57 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 560035 (Chikkakannalli), 560064 (Yelahanka New Town), 560037 (Marathahalli), 560066 (Whitefield), 560100 (Electronic City), 560043 (Banaswadi) and 51 more
- Only Zepto: 560045 (Nagavara), 560025 (Richmond Town), 560034 (BTM Layout), 560041 (Jayanagar), 560056 (Mallathahalli), 560059 (Kengeri Satellite Town) and 12 more
- Only BB Now: 562149 (Bellahalli), 560023 (Binnipete), 560027 (Shanti Nagar), 560033 (Maruti Sevanagar), 560042 (Sivanchetti Gardens), 560075 (Jivan Bima Nagar) and 6 more
Zepto vs BB Now in Bengaluru: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Zepto | BB Now |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Bengaluru | 183 | 128 |
| Share of Bengaluru’s 926 dark stores | 19.8% | 13.8% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours) | No fixed minimum; fee shown at checkout |
| Membership | Zepto Club (invite-only) | bbstar |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Zepto vs BB Now across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Zepto stores in Bengaluru and BigBasket BB Now stores in Bengaluru.
How the Bengaluru gap compares with Karnataka and India
In Bengaluru, Zepto has 59% of the two apps’ stores, close to its 61% share across India.
Of the 4 Karnataka cities with both apps, Bengaluru is where Zepto’s lead over BB Now in store numbers is biggest (+55).
| City | Zepto | BB Now | Zepto lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bengaluru | 183 | 128 | +55 |
| Mysuru | 9 | 6 | +3 |
| Tumakuru | 1 | 1 | Tied |
| Devanahalli | 1 | 1 | Tied |
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Zepto vs BB Now in cities the size of Bengaluru
| City | Zepto | BB Now | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyderabad Telangana | 135 | 77 | Zepto |
| Delhi Delhi | 117 | 60 | Zepto |
| Chennai Tamil Nadu | 96 | 59 | Zepto |
| Mumbai Maharashtra | 85 | 46 | Zepto |
| Pune Maharashtra | 62 | 55 | Zepto |
Which app to try first, area by area
- BTM Layout, Marathahalli and Brookefield: Zepto has a clear lead, so start there.
- Whitefield and Krishnarajapuram: BB Now is stronger; open it first.
- Bellandur, HSR Layout, JP Nagar, Mahadevapura and Yeshwanthpur: both are present, with Zepto slightly ahead.
- Battarahalli, Chikkakannalli and Sivanchetti Gardens: only BB Now has a store.
- Channasandra, Hennur Gardens and Iggalur: only Zepto.
On fees, Zepto shows ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours); BB Now has no fixed free-delivery minimum.
Questions about Zepto and BB Now in Bengaluru
How big is Bengaluru for Zepto and BB Now?
It is the leading city for both: 1st of 129 for Zepto and 1st of 103 for BB Now. Zepto runs 183 of its 1,392 stores in the city, BB Now 128 of 877. Elsewhere in Karnataka, only Mysuru, Tumakuru and Devanahalli have both apps.