The best replacement for esc is traction control.

The best alternatives to esc are rated as following:
★★★★★  traction control
★★★★  etc
★★★  bec
★★★  msc
★★  ipsc
★  h2k
  esp
  brushless esc

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Speaking about esc, one probably shouldn't forget about bec.

Other search terms related to esc and their ratings are:
★★★★★ bec
★★ ubec
★ brushed motor
brushless motor
motor
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