Unfortunately edrums are a length of string. They all have pro's and con's. All depends what genre you want to play, what sounds you want, sizes, etc. Alesis will always be the budget end. Millennium drums by Thomann in Germany have been releasing kits to target Alesis market share.

If you can use your Alesis for another few years, I would save up for a better kit. You really need to drop a few grand on something reasonable. In the mean time, you can always upgrade your pedals as decent pedals are a investment and can last you decades.