In recent years, the market for plant-based products and, in particular, plant-based alternatives to meat has been growing rapidly. Consumer interest in a vegan diet and the purchase of substitutes for animal products, including meat analogues and meat products, is also growing significantly. The aim of this study was to provide an overview on alternatives to meat products, focusing on plant-based alternatives to meat as well as cultured meat. The article points out that there are three main groups of reasons why people choose a vegan diet, these are environmental, ethical and health reasons. The article also discusses the topic of meat substitutes. Various food groups that can be alternatives to meat in the diet are identified, such as plant-based meat substitutes, edible insects and cultured meat, or so-called clean meat. The focus of the research is on the promising topic of plant-based meat substitutes The techniques used to produce plant-based meat alternatives are also discussed, focusing on three of them, i.e. extrusion, fibre spinning and 3D printing. Problems encountered in the production and consumption of plant-based meat analogues were pointed out, including the lack of or insufficient acceptance of sensory attributes by consumers. The topic of cultured meat as another alternative to traditional meat was also presented.