For me the advantage of the Instant Pot is that I can get a meal in it and then go away and come back later to cooked delicious (to us) food. I don't have to do too much planning ahead as in crockpot. I usually stop at the store on my way home a couple times a week and think "what should I cook in the Instant Pot tonight". I keep beans and seasoning meat on hand too. But of course it isn't for everyone and if you like stovetop/crocktop better that is what you should do.