🥛 12 Dairy-Free Alternatives Compared (October 2026)

Plant-based milks and dairy-free swaps. Open any item to see its alternatives.

Almond milk

Low-calorie nut milk with little protein

Low caloriePlant basedVegan

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Cashew milk

Creamy, mild nut milk that works well in sauces and smoothies

Plant basedVegan

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Coconut milk

Drink or canned milk used in cooking; low in protein and higher in saturated fat

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Coconut yogurt

Dairy-free yogurt made from coconut milk

Plant basedVegan

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Dairy

Milk and foods made from it, such as cheese, butter and yogurt

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Hemp milk

Seed milk with omega-3 fats and an earthy taste

Allergy friendlyPlant basedVegan

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Nutritional yeast

Deactivated yeast flakes with a cheesy, savory flavor; often fortified with B12

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Oat milk

Creamy plant milk that froths well for coffee; usually low in protein

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Pea milk

Pea-protein milk with protein similar to dairy milk

High proteinPlant basedVegan

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Plant-based butter

Spreads and baking blocks made from plant oils

Plant basedVegan

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Rice milk

Naturally sweet, allergy-friendly plant milk; UK advice is not to give it to children under 5 because of arsenic

Allergy friendlyPlant basedVegan

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Soy milk

Plant milk with protein close to cow's milk, widely fortified with calcium

High proteinPlant basedVegan

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Frequently asked questions

How many dairy-free alternatives do you compare?

This page compares 12 dairy-free alternatives, including Almond milk, Cashew milk, Coconut milk, Coconut yogurt, Dairy.

Which dairy-free alternatives do people look for alternatives to most?

On our site the most searched are Dairy.

Which dairy-free alternatives are plant-based?

Almond milk, Cashew milk, Coconut milk, Coconut yogurt, Hemp milk, Nutritional yeast, Oat milk, Pea milk.

Which dairy-free alternatives are vegan?

Almond milk, Cashew milk, Coconut milk, Coconut yogurt, Hemp milk, Nutritional yeast, Oat milk, Pea milk.

Which dairy-free alternatives are allergy-friendly?

Hemp milk, Rice milk.

Which dairy-free alternatives are high in protein?

Pea milk, Soy milk.

How do I find an alternative to one of these?

Open any item to see its ranked alternatives. For example, our Dairy alternatives page lists 11 options, and each of those links to its own list.

What are the best alternatives to Dairy?

Top options include Oat milk, Soy milk, Almond milk. Our Dairy alternatives page compares all 11.

When was this page last updated?

The data on this page was last reviewed on October 19, 2026. Prices for software are checked automatically where possible.

How are dairy-free alternatives ordered on this page?

Items are listed alphabetically. Open any item to see alternatives ranked by how closely they match it.

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