The best replacement for powertap is srm.

The best alternatives to powertap are rated as following:
★★★★★  srm
★★★  quarq
★★★  stages
★★  garmin vector
★★  power2max
★★  computrainer
★  ibike
  powercal

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★★★★★ garmin 500
★★★★ garmin 705
★ mavic open pro
★ garmin 310xt
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