The best replacement for gable roof is hip roof.

The best alternatives to gable roof are rated as following:
★★★★★  hip roof
★  shed roof
★  gambrel roof
  pitched roof
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Speaking about gable roof, one probably shouldn't forget about porch.

Other search terms related to gable roof and their ratings are:
★★★★★ porch
★★★ front porch
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