KEY POINTS
- Thermomix has amassed a cult following over the years, and plenty of brands have tried to mimic its features
- Brands such as Ninja, Kogan, Thermocook, Tefal and Magimix sell similar products with various speed and cooking settings, built-in recipes and accessories
- Prices of Thermomix alternatives listed in this article range from under $500 to over $2,000
Thermomix is one of the most technologically advanced kitchen appliances on the market right now. It’s an all-in-one thermal cooker, food processor, plus blender and mixer − that can cook everything from starters to desserts in one go. But all this convenience comes with a hefty price tag. Luckily, there are alternatives out there that do a similar job for those looking to stretch their budget a little further. Canstar Blue looks at some of the options available.
Top 10 Thermomix alternatives you can buy
- Mistral Intelli Kitchen Machine: $499*
- Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Multi Cooker: $449*
- Ninja 7.5L Foodi MAX SmartLid 14-in-1 Multi Cooker: $449*
- Kogan ThermoBlend Food Processor & Cooker: $599.99
- Thermocook Pro-M 3.0: $1,158*
- TOKIT Omni Cook: $1,593
- Tefal i-Companion XL Cooking Food Processor: $2,499.95*
- Magimix Cook Expert: $2,499*
1. Mistral Intelli Kitchen Machine − $499
This Mistral Intelli food processor features an LCD control panel and offers eight appliances rolled into one, 10 variable speed settings and temperature controls. This model can steam, chop, cook, mix, stew, knead, blend and crush, and also comes with a reverse function for gentle stirring, an integrated scale function to weigh your ingredients and a recipe booklet. Accessories include a 2.2L stainless steel bowl, pans, trays, baskets and more. This Mistral Intelli kitchen machine is available at $499 via Woolworths’ online marketplace Everyday Market or at Bunnings.
2. Ninja Food 8-in-1 Multi Cooker − $449
This Ninja multi cooker (OP300) can grill, steam, bake, roast, pressure cook, air fry, slow cook and more. It’s also claimed to be one of the only pressure cookers that crisps. It uses TenderCrisp Cooking Technology, which combines pressure cooking and air frying to help you make your favourite meals both juicy on the inside and crispy on the outside.
It also features a 3.7L Cook & Crisp Basket, a 6L cooking pot, and pressure and crisping lids. This model comes with a one-year warranty and is available for $449 at Big W and on Amazon.
3. Ninja 7.5L Foodi MAX SmartLid 14-in-1 Multi Cooker − $449
This multi-cooker boasts a generous 7.5L capacity and can serve up to six people. The non-stick ceramic cooking pot can fit a 3kg roast, while the basket fits up to 1.8kg of French fries. This mighty cooker also offers a whopping 14 cooking functions, a Smart Cook System with smart protein settings, and customisable doneness levels, and three cooking modes including pressure cooking, air frying and combi steam. This model also has a dedicated Steam Bread function to bake bread with a golden crust all in one pot.
4. Kogan ThermoBlend Food Processor & Cooker – $599.99
Kogan’s take on the Thermomix is the ThermoBlend Food Processor and Cooker, which has 10 speed functions. This model has a built in LED screen that shows time, temperature, speed and weight adjustment and is able to be turned on and off using voice command through Google Home or Amazon Alexa devices. While cooking, you can set the timer on the device for up to 12 hours for slow cooking, steaming, kneading, mixing, whisking, chopping and more. The blending jug has a capacity of 2L, the bowl 2.3L and the steamer baskets up to 3.5L.
5. Thermocook Pro-M 3.0 − $1,158
The Thermocook Pro-M 3.0 has been dubbed as the compact Thermomix rival and has a dozen of convenient cooking modes to choose from, including all your standard beat, chop, blend, crush, cook, grind, mince, emulsify, steam, stir, whip and more.
But what really sets this model apart from the rest, is its unique DIY function that stores more than 1,000 recipes and regularly updates when connected to WiFi. It also comes with steaming baskets, a plastic lid, a butterfly whisk, a spatula, a measuring cup and a jug. This model with a 7-inch display screen is available for $1,400 at Froothie and $1,158 on Dick Smith, Kogan and MyDeal.
6. TOKIT Omni Cook
The TOKIT Omni Cook has 21 cooking functions and 11 functions including meat mincing, slow cooking, juicing, ice shaving, whisking and grinding. Like other multi cooker models, the Omni Cook has a touch screen with built-in recipes and a dedicated app to save recipes that will sync with your machine. The pot also has a safety lock mechanism to ensure the lid stays closed while cooking. The Omni Cook comes with an accessories kit including a simmering basket, whisk, scraper, measuring cup, blade set and steamer set.
7. Tefal i-Companion XL Cooking Food Processor − $2,499.95
The Tefal i-Companion XL Connect Cooking Food Processor (FE90C) is more than a multi-functional food processor. It’s an all-in-one cooking companion, equipped with four automatic programs to steam ingredients, make soups and broths, slow-cook meals, and whip up pastries and dough, plus easy desserts.
It also features a 3L capacity (serves up to 10 people), Bluetooth connectivity to access recipes via a dedicated app, a streamlined control panel, a stainless steel bowl, and a lid, as well as multiple blades for stirring, whisking, cooking, chopping and more. It’s available for $2,499.95 from Tefal and Appliances Online.
8. Magimix Cook Expert − $2,499
This Magimix cooking food processor (7CO18900A) is decked out with 12 automatic programs and an induction heating system to cook soups, risottos, stews and purees, as well as cakes, bread, puddings and more.
It also has a two-hour keep warm function and boasts an energy-saving function that switches your appliance to automatic standby mode after two to eight minutes. It also works with the free Cook Expert app to allow you to create shopping lists, watch recipe demos and more. This model sells for $2,499 at Kitchen Warehouse, David Jones and Myer.
Thermomix vs other all-in-one cooking appliances
Nothing beats the wonders of the Thermomix – there, we said it. It’s generally considered the most reliable, well-designed and smartest kitchen appliance out there. However, a slew of all-in-one cooking appliances have appeared on the market in recent years, some of which offer functions similar to the real deal, at a fraction of the price. So, if you’re looking to stretch your budget further these options are definitely worth considering, but do your research before you hand over your hard-earned cash!
*Prices taken from respective retailers, correct as of March 2025.
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