Zepto vs Swiggy Instamart in Lucknow
Zepto has more: 36 dark stores in Lucknow against Swiggy Instamart’s 18, a gap of 18.
Zepto runs 36 dark stores in Lucknow and Instamart 18, which gives Zepto 67% of the pair's stores in the city against 52% nationally. No Uttar Pradesh city shows a bigger Zepto lead. Instamart's footprint is concentrated: it is level with Zepto in Gomti Nagar and ahead in Chinhat and Jankipuram, so those addresses deserve a second look.
- Zepto 36 67%
- Instamart 18 33%
Zepto vs Instamart by area in Lucknow
Zepto has a store in 28 Lucknow areas and Instamart in 14. In 19 areas, such as LDA Colony, Vikas Nagar and Aliganj, only Zepto has a store. Only Instamart has a store in 5 areas, such as Jankipuram, Ashiana and Baraura Hussain Bari. Areas with the most Zepto and Instamart stores:
| Area | Zepto | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Gomti Nagar | 3 | 3 |
| Alambagh | 2 | 1 |
| Chinhat | 1 | 2 |
| LDA Colony | 3 | 0 |
| Mahanagar | 2 | 1 |
| Vrindavan Colony | 2 | 1 |
| Aminabad | 1 | 1 |
| Jankipuram | 0 | 2 |
| Mubarakpur | 1 | 1 |
| Rajajipuram | 1 | 1 |
Zepto and Instamart by PIN code in Lucknow
Zepto has stores in 21 Lucknow PIN codes and Instamart in 13. 12 PIN codes have a store from both.
- Both apps: 226010 (Gomti Nagar), 226028 (Chinhat), 226012 (LDA Colony), 226021 (Jankipuram), 226022 (Vikas Nagar), 226006 (Mahanagar) and 6 more
- Only Zepto: 226003 (Chowk), 226016 (Indira Nagar), 226020 (Fazullaganj), 226002 (Gomti Nagar), 226004 (Old Labour Colony), 226023 (Alambagh) and 3 more
- Only Instamart: 226001 (Baraura Hussain Bari)
Zepto vs Instamart in Lucknow: stores, fees and membership
| Measure | Zepto | Instamart |
|---|---|---|
| Dark stores in Lucknow | 36 | 18 |
| Share of Lucknow’s 171 dark stores | 21.1% | 10.5% |
| Free delivery above | ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours) | ₹299 |
| Membership | Zepto Club (invite-only) | Swiggy One |
Fees and memberships are the same in every city; Zepto vs Instamart across India compares delivery charges and prices.
Store addresses, area by area, are on Zepto stores in Lucknow and Swiggy Instamart stores in Lucknow.
How the Lucknow gap compares with Uttar Pradesh and India
In Lucknow, Zepto has 67% of the two apps’ stores, against 52% across India, so Zepto is further ahead of Instamart in Lucknow than across India.
Of the 15 Uttar Pradesh cities with both apps, Lucknow is where Zepto’s lead over Instamart in store numbers is biggest (+18).
| City | Zepto | Instamart | Zepto lead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucknow | 36 | 18 | +18 |
| Kanpur | 11 | 4 | +7 |
| Varanasi | 4 | 10 | −6 |
| Prayagraj | 9 | 3 | +6 |
| Agra | 7 | 2 | +5 |
| Gorakhpur | 4 | 3 | +1 |
| Bareilly | 4 | 1 | +3 |
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Zepto vs Instamart in cities the size of Lucknow
| City | Zepto | Instamart | More stores |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noida Uttar Pradesh | 36 | 23 | Zepto |
| Ahmedabad Gujarat | 32 | 18 | Zepto |
| Ghaziabad Uttar Pradesh | 33 | 17 | Zepto |
| Jaipur Rajasthan | 28 | 16 | Zepto |
| Navi Mumbai Maharashtra | 19 | 24 | Instamart |
Lucknow addresses where Instamart is the first call
Instamart is alone in 5 areas: Jankipuram, Ashiana and Baraura Hussain Bari, plus Khurram Nagar and Naka Hindola. It also has more stores than Zepto in Chinhat.
Zepto's ground is much wider. It has several stores in LDA Colony, where Instamart has none, and it is the only one of the two in Indira Nagar and Chowk as well.
Questions about Zepto and Instamart in Lucknow
Is Varanasi different for Zepto and Instamart?
Yes. Instamart has more stores than Zepto in Varanasi, unlike Lucknow, Noida or Ghaziabad. Lucknow ranks 5th of 100 shared cities for Zepto's lead, so it is one of Zepto's strongest markets against Instamart.
Does Swiggy One change the choice in Lucknow?
It narrows the cost gap. Without a plan, Zepto waives delivery from ₹199 (up to ₹299 at peak hours) and Instamart from ₹299; Swiggy One lowers Instamart's bar. Coverage still favours Zepto in most areas, so check that Instamart reaches you before paying for a plan.