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10 Best Stevia Substitutes (2026 Guide)

Stevia: plant-derived, zero-calorie sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar. Here are 10 alternatives. Monk fruit is the closest match, sharing 100% of Stevia's tracked attributes. Every option links to its own alternatives, so you can keep exploring.

Last reviewed October 20, 2026 · 10 alternatives

A
#3 · 50% match

Aspartame

Low-calorie artificial sweetener; IARC called it "possibly carcinogenic" in 2023 while WHO's JECFA kept its daily intake limit unchanged; unsafe for people with PKU
✓ Zero calorie + Artificial
Application type
Sweeteners
E
#5 · 50% match

Erythritol

Sugar alcohol with almost no calories; a 2023 study linked high blood levels to cardiovascular events and research is ongoing
✓ Zero calorie + Sugar alcohol
Application type
Sweeteners
H
#9

Honey

Natural sweetener with slightly more calories per teaspoon than sugar; not safe for babies under 1
+ Natural
Application type
Sweeteners

Stevia alternatives compared

Side by side, from the same data used on this page.

Feature SStevia MMonk fruit SSugar AAspartame
Best forThe one you use nowClosest matchSimilar optionSimilar option
TypeSweetenersSweetenersSweetenersSweeteners
Plant based✓✓——
Zero calorie✓✓—✓
Artificial———✓
Learn moreStevia alternativesMonk fruit alternativesSugar alternativesAspartame alternatives

✓ confirmed   ✕ no   — not listed in our data

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Stevia alternatives: FAQs

What is Stevia?

Plant-derived, zero-calorie sweetener that is much sweeter than sugar. It is listed in our Sugar Substitutes category.

What are the best alternatives to Stevia?

The top options in our list are Monk fruit, Sugar, Aspartame, Coconut sugar and Erythritol. The right choice depends on which features, platforms and price matter most to you.

Which alternative is most similar to Stevia?

Monk fruit is the closest match, sharing 100% of Stevia's tracked attributes.

What are the key facts about Stevia?

Based on our data, Stevia offers or is known for: Plant based, Zero calorie.

Which Stevia alternatives are zero-calorie?

Monk fruit, Aspartame, Erythritol and Sucralose.

Which Stevia alternatives are low in calories?

Allulose and Xylitol.

Which Stevia alternatives are plant-based?

Monk fruit, Coconut sugar and Maple syrup.

Which Stevia alternatives are natural sweeteners?

Coconut sugar, Maple syrup and Honey.

Which Stevia alternatives are sugar alcohols?

Erythritol and Xylitol.

Which Stevia alternatives are artificial sweeteners?

Aspartame and Sucralose.

How we research

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  3. Software prices are re-checked automatically every day where the pricing page allows it, and every change is logged.
  4. Rankings come from the data: well-known direct replacements first, then the closest matches by shared features and platforms. Commissions never change the order.
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