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Best alternatives to the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker
The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker is already among the best we've found; the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker comes closest.
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Strongest all-rounder
Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice CookerReliably excellent rice for frequent rice eaters, if you can waitSuits you if
- You eat rice several times a week and want it right every time
- You like setting a timer so rice is ready when you get home
Most dependable
Our Place Rice CookerA compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown riceSuits you if
- You cook for one to three people and want reliably fluffy rice
- You eat a lot of brown rice, quinoa, or other whole grains
Easiest to live with
Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice CookerSuperb, foolproof rice for people who cook it oftenSuits you if
- Rice is a regular part of your meals
- You cook several kinds of rice, like brown, sushi or jasmine
If not this, then what?
If the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker isn't quite right, start with the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker: it suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time. The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker is still a great fit if you cook rice, quinoa or other grains several times a week.
We researched 25 expert reviews, analyzed 7,165 owner ratings and comments across 16 sources for 5 rice cookers, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.
Questions people actually ask
What is the best alternative to the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker?
The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
Based on: Product Review score 87 vs 84 for the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker, across 4 alternatives.Is there a more reliable alternative to the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker?
Not really. The KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker is about as dependable as anything we cover.
Based on: Reliability 100 for the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker vs 100.What is the best alternative to the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker from another brand?
The Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by KitchenAid (87).Is there a cheaper alternative to the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker?
Yes, the Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker. It usually costs less and suits you if you eat rice several times a week and want it right every time.
Based on: Typical prices: KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker $200–$250; Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker $159–$190.Your other options, ranked
How each one compares with the KitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker- 01
EXPOWNREL87Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker
Reliably excellent rice for frequent rice eaters, if you can wait
Higher score (+3)Happier ownersKitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NS-TSC10 Micom Rice Cooker → - 02EXPOWNREL86
Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker
Superb, foolproof rice for people who cook it often
Higher score (+2)Happier ownersExperts rate it higherKitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NP-HCC10XH Induction Rice Cooker → - 03EXPOWNREL82
Our Place Rice Cooker
A compact, good-looking cooker that makes excellent grains, especially brown rice
Experts rate it higherKitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker vs Our Place Rice Cooker → - 04
EXPOWNREL78Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker
Reliably excellent rice with almost no effort, if you can wait
Experts rate it higherKitchenAid Grain and Rice Cooker vs Zojirushi NS-ZCC10 Neuro Fuzzy Rice Cooker →