It is not easy to find a Thermomix alternative. However, we have discovered 7 models that can compete with the super device – and are even cheaper.
The Thermomix is probably the hottest kitchen appliance that is currently on the market. A number of recipe ideas with a given guarantee of success, quick preparation of elaborate dishes, various cooking modes and functions make up the device, as does its proud price of almost 1400 euros. But does it really have to be that expensive to heat, cook, ferment, caramelize, emulsify, knead, grind, boil, heat, mix, stir or grind? We started looking for devices that are priced below the Thermomix, but whose functions can keep up with the all-rounder.
These devices are a good Thermomix alternative
Models under 250 euros
IKOHS Chefbot Compact
The multifunctional cooking robot from IKOHS impresses with its compact design and 23 functions and ten speeds with turbo. In addition, the Chefbot Compact a book with 100 new recipes, which have been supplemented with tips and tricks to prepare something for every taste. You can set the cooking temperature between 37 and 120 degrees, depending on what you want to prepare. Another plus point is that there are no BPA and other toxic substances in the materials. The accessories are also dishwasher safe.
Price: 249.95 euros
Klarstein GrandPrix
Many functions and good quality come at a price? Right but Klarstein’s GrandPrix proves that it can also be done cheaply. In addition to a number of interchangeable mixer attachments, a 2.5 liter stainless steel bowl and a 500 watt motor, the kitchen appliance offers other advantages. This includes a plantar stirring system, whereby the stirring elements rotate around their own axis and the mass can therefore be optimally mixed. The quick release system ensures that the accessories can be exchanged effortlessly. The model has a splash guard and offers 12 power levels.
Price: 249.99 euros
Models under 500 euros
Cecotec multi-cooker Mambo 10090
The multi-cooker Mambo 10090 from Cecotec Chops, chops, juices, mashes, paints, warms, fries, pulverizes, rubs, stirs, beats, mixes, cooks, kneads, steams, boils, fermented, keeps warm and cooks extra slowly – depending on what you are preparing for your Just need to eat. The steel jug is rust-free and dishwasher-safe, and thanks to the boiling basket you can make four preparations at the same time. The slow mambo movement makes cooking at a low temperature possible, while using the turbo a lock protects your kitchen from splashes. With the help of the Security Check System, cutting and mixing knives can be removed easily and safely for cleaning.
Price: 299.00 euros, otherwise 399.00 euros
Moulinex HF4568 Click Chef
the Click Chef from Moulinex runs at 1400 watts and offers a total of 12 speed levels. The 28 functions and approx. 200 recipes make preparing food super easy for you. You can either choose one of the five automatic programs or the manual mode and thus cook various dishes in the 3.6 liter bowl. In addition to an integrated scale, a mixing knife, a milk attachment, a beater attachment, a steamer insert, a spatula and operating instructions are also included. External accessories are also dishwasher safe.
Price: Currently 365.99 euros, otherwise 449.99 euros
Kenwood Kcook Multi CCL401WH
With the Kenwood Kcook Multi you can work with heat levels between 30 and 180 degrees. The bowl with a capacity of 4.5 liters is perfect for dishes for up to eight people. In addition to the integrated chopper, there are also accessories for cutting and rasping, as well as a compartment for steaming with a volume of 7.2 liters and a free app with over 150 recipes, which may not be available in German.
Price: 441.10 euros
Models from 500 euros
Krups Prep & Cook XL
There is often a premium or XL version of many devices. In most cases, they have more features or even better performance. These include, for example, iPhones, which are often also available as a Pro version, but also for kitchen appliances such as Krups’ Prep & Cook If this is the case. The bowl has a capacity of three liters, offers 12 automatic programs and a manual mode, provides six accessories and enables cooking for up to ten people. There are also turbo and impulse buttons as well as an ultrablade universal knife, a Kent and grinding knife, a beating and stirring attachment, a mixing attachment, a steamer insert and a Schnitzelwerk. There is also a recipe book with 300 recipe ideas and a free Prep & Cook app with additional recipes.
Price: Currently 599.99 euros, otherwise 949.00 euros
Taurus Mycook Touch
There are a total of 8000 recipes for that Taurus Mycook Touch to. You can do this in the 2-liter bowl at up to 140 degrees using the following two cooking modes: manual and guided mode. So you can either experiment yourself or work your way through the recipe with step-by-step instructions. The practical: The recipes show the nutritional information for fats, carbohydrates and proteins, so that you get a quick overview of what is in the dishes and how nutritious they are. The device is also dishwasher safe.
Price: 722.88 euros
Why are there also cheaper machines?
With its functions, the Thermomix from Vorwerk is the absolute favorite of many (hobby) cooks, but the alternatives are in almost no way inferior to the all-rounder. Be it unusual recipes, bowls with a large capacity, multiple cooking modes or your own app – alternative products also have a lot to offer. What distinguishes them, however, are certain features or types of processing. Some do not have a connection to the smartphone, others have saved on accessories and still others limit the number of cooking modes to a small amount. The fact is, however, that someone who needs a little inspiration and help with cooking and general food preparation is well served with a cheaper model.
How do I clean such a kitchen appliance?
Since all models are motorized, they must be cleaned by hand. This works best with a cloth and a little washing-up liquid. Only the accessories that you can remove are dishwasher safe in most cases. It is best to take further and individual information about this from the operating instructions.