The best replacement for contactor is relay.

The best alternatives to contactor are rated as following:

★★★★★	relay
★★	starter
★★	breaker
★	ssr
★	circuit breaker
★	definite purpose
★	solenoid
	motor starter
	mechanically held contactor
	definite purpose contactor

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Speaking about contactor, one probably shouldn't forget about photocell.

Other search terms related to contactor and their ratings are:

★★★★★	photocell
★★	vfd

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