The Instant Pot has been a hot item during Black Friday sales for the past few years. Every big-box store usually features one model in their sale, but they can still be a bit pricy or hard to snag at the discounted price. So, like we recently did with the KitchenAid Stand Mixer, we’ve put together a list of five great alternatives to the Instant Pot.
Our hope is that you have a list of ‘Plan B’ options if your favorite items are hard to buy this year. If you’re hoping to snag an electric pressure cooker, here are our picks for the best alternatives to Instant Pot.
In This Post
- Instant Pot Alternatives
- COMFEE’ All In One Multi Cooker
- Crock-Pot Express Digital Max Multi-Cooker
- Insignia 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker
- Aroma 20 Cup Digital Multicooker & Rice Cooker
Instant Pot Alternatives
An Instant Pot is an electric multicooker and it is definitely not one of a kind. There are lots of multicookers on the market and some of them are very affordable and offer the same functionality as an Instant Pot. We’ve put together a list of five quality alternatives if you can’t get your hands on an Instant Pot this year, whether due to supply issues or restraints on your holiday budget.
It is worth noting that the Instant Pot Duo is available in several early Black Friday sales for around $60 ($59.95 at Macy’s) and so if you can snag one before they sell out, that is a great price!
COMFEE’ All In One Multi Cooker – $54
This is a favorite among shoppers for an Instant Pot alternative. It has 12 cooking functions, including sauté, pasta, and DIY which can be used for yogurt or cake. It comes with a steam tray, measuring cup and two spatulas.
Instant Pot Comparison
| Feature | Instant Pot | |
| Cooking Modes | 9 | 12 |
| Cooking Capacity | 6 quarts | 5.2 quarts |
| Noteworthy Functions | Yogurt, eggs, sterlize, sauté | Quick rice, sauté, pasta, DIY |
Where to Buy
This is an Amazon brand and so you’ll find it on Amazon for the current $54 price. It is normally $59.99, but as Amazon is constantly cutting prices, we think the $54 price will likely be available through the holiday season.
Crock-Pot Express Digital Max Multi-Cooker – $50
If you’re looking for a pressure cooker with all the bells and whistles, this one is a top choice. It’s got 15 settings including Slow Cook, Brown/Sear, Sauté, Simmer, Boil, Yogurt, Steam, Keep Warm, Meat/Poultry, Beans/Chili, Soup/Broth, Rice/Grains, Dessert, and Clean. It has the same capacity as an Instant Pot, but the oval shape does make it easier to fit wider items like roasts and ribs.
Instant Pot Comparison
| Feature | Instant Pot | |
| Cooking Modes | 9 | 15 |
| Cooking Capacity | 6 quarts | 6 quarts |
| Noteworthy Functions | Yogurt, eggs, sterlize, sauté | Quick clean, boil, simmer, yogurt, sauté, sear |
Where to Buy
Best Buy currently has this model for $49.99 during their Black Friday sale, regularly $99.99. Target also carries this model, but it is currently at the regular price of $100.
Insignia 6-Quart Multi-Function Pressure Cooker – $30
This super affordable option gives you 10 different settings: Rice, Multi-grain, Soup, Meat/Stew, Poultry, Fish, Steam Veggies, Beans/Chili, Quinoa and Cake. It comes with a measuring cup, rice scoop, soup ladle, cooking stand and condensation collector
Instant Pot Comparison
| Feature | Instant Pot | |
| Cooking Modes | 9 | 10 |
| Cooking Capacity | 6 quarts | 6 quarts |
| Noteworthy Functions | Yogurt, eggs, sterlize, sauté | Cake, steam veggies, quinoa |
Where to Buy
Insignia is Best Buy’s in-house brand. They currently have this multi-function pressure cooker for $29.99 as part of the Best Buy Black Friday sale. It is normally $59.99, so if you’re looking for a quality Instant Pot alternative at less than half the price, snag this one soon!
Aroma 20 Cup Digital Multicooker & Rice Cooker – $40
This Aroma model is technically a rice cooker, but it does have several other functions. You can cook white rice, multi-grain rice, steam, cake, and sauté. While it doesn’t have as many functions as some of our other options, it’s still a good alternative for the price.
Instant Pot Comparison
| Feature | Instant Pot | |
| Cooking Modes | 9 | 7 |
| Cooking Capacity | 6 quarts | 5 quarts |
| Noteworthy Functions | Yogurt, eggs, sterlize, sauté | Cake, sauté |
Where to Buy
Target has this one for $39.99. This is the regular price, so you don’t need to rush to snag it but you could keep an eye out for sales during Black Friday and in December. Amazon also has this one currently for $50, but it may be worth keeping an eye on it during the holiday sales.
Are there any other items you’d like us to do an alternatives post for? Let us know in the comments!
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