The best replacement for pthreads is openmp.

The best alternatives to pthreads are rated as following:
★★★★★  openmp
★★★★  windows threads
★★  mpi
★★  java threads
★★  boost threads
★  linux threads
★  threads
★  tbb
★  nptl
  gcd
  qthreads
  solaris threads

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Speaking about pthreads, one probably shouldn't forget about mutex.

Other search terms related to pthreads and their ratings are:
★★★★★ mutex
★★ openmp
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