Aldi Launched A $25 Always Pan Dupe That’s $120 Cheaper Than The OG

Food Those colors are so pretty, too! by Jillian Giandurco Updated: Feb. 20, 2024 Originally Published: Jan. 16, 2022 Our Place

Our Place’s Always Pan is known as a must-have. Soon, Aldi shoppers can buy a similar pan for a fraction of the price. Crofton’s Awesome Pan lands in Aldi stores Jan. 19, and it looks like a total dupe for the Amazing Pan. The Aldi Find isn’t being marketed by the company as a dupe, but the similarities are hard to ignore. From pastel colors to non-stick capabilities, here’s how the Awesome Pan stacks up to the Always Pan. Courtesy of Aldi

Design & Materials

Always Pan and Awesome Pan : nontoxic, nonstick; made without PFOA or PTFE ; aluminum body for equal heat distribution; modular lid design. Always Pan : Made with an “ exclusive non-toxic, nonstick ceramic coating ,” per the Our Place website. Awesome Pan: Made with a Fusion Ti nonstick coating . Courtesy of Aldi

Size & Capacity:

Always Pan: 10-inch diameter; 2.7-inches deep; 2.6-quart capacity. Awesome Pan: 10.25-inch diameter; 2.6-inches deep; 3.5-quart capacity. Courtesy of Aldi

Awesome Pan Features:

The Awesome Pan has a long-lasting aluminum lid; uses a Fusion Ti nonstick coating for easy food removal; and it has a stay-cool handle (made from Bakelite). Aldi

Always Pan Only Features:

Missing from the Awesome Pan are pour spouts, the Beechwood spatula, nesting steamer basket and colander, and built-in spoon rest that come with the Always Pan. Our Place

Colors:

Always Pan: Comes in 10 colors: Steam, Spice, Sage, Heat, Blue Salt, Blanch, Char, Terracotta, Zest, and Lavender. Awesome Pan: Comes in three colors: Dusty Blue (similar to Blue Salt), Matte Black (similar to Char), and Beige (similar to Steam). Courtesy of Aldi

Stovetop Compatibility:

Always Pan and Awesome Pan: compatible with gas, electric, glass ceramic, halogen and induction cooktops. Our Place

Price:

The Always Pan costs $145. The Awesome Pan costs $24.99 ($120 cheaper than Always Pan.) Aldi

Online & In-Store Availability:

Always Pan: only available online. Awesome Pan: available for at Aldi stores nationwide for a limited time beginning Jan. 19. Online availability (via Instacart ) will vary by location. Our Place

Overall:

The Always Pan has add-ons and features, like pour spouts, not on the Awesome Pan as well as a larger color selection. With similar materials and colors that match up to the Always Pan, Aldi’s new $25 Awesome Pan is likely a great buy if you want to try a version of the IG-famous cookware for a fraction of the price. Courtesy of Aldi