I've lived with all the above. The glass tops are pretty, and easy to maintain. But i not got the pots that work on them, or gas capabilities in my house. 6 months of the year, i cook with electric. the other six months, with the wood stove. For canning, i have an out door gas stove with a 7 gallon bottle. I would go broke trying to can the amount that i can with an electric stove. Could mebbe do a half dozen jars of jam, but not 30 cases of fish! LOL