The best alternative isn't even listed: stainless steel. There's a reason commercial kitchens prefer it. It can also me cheaper, as you don't need a solid slab

The best alternative isn't even listed: stainless steel. There's a reason commercial kitchens prefer it. It can also me cheaper, as you don't need a solid slab of it, a 1-3mm plate of stainless glued to MDF will do.