The best replacement for peat is peat moss.

The best alternatives to peat are rated as following:
★★★★★  peat moss
★★★★★  compost
★★★  coir
★★  coco
★★  sphagnum moss
★  muck
★  pj stock
★  mineral sod
★  turf
★  sphagnum
  top soil
  manure
  muskeg

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Speaking about peat, one probably shouldn't forget about soil.

Other search terms related to peat and their ratings are:
★★★★★ soil
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