Although it's unnecessary to have both a stockpot and a Dutch oven, I want both. The pots are versatile pots that can cook almost anything but having them both at your disposal will be advantageous. When comparing a Stockpot Vs. Dutch oven, for me, the Dutch oven wears the crown. They're handy for oven cooking, dishing out beautiful meals every time. However, I will slide back to using my stockpot when I need to boil water for pasta or cook a large batch of stew. When considering the price of both cookware, stock pots are a bargain as you get a much larger size for less. A good enameled Dutch oven, on the other hand, is more costly, although you’d get a smaller size for the price.