There is no alternative to this portable grill, similar in performance and quality. Therefore, there is nothing to compare with. Our first pancake came out lumpy, we had to fry the meat in the oven. Due to the fact that they hurried and did not warm up the briquettes in the starter enough. I recommend using briquettes, not coal. Charcoal burns too fast. And, of course, you can't do without a starter. In general, they are satisfied with the purchase, they got used to it, now we use it all the time, the brazier is no longer needed.