It is very viable alternative! Contrary to sibling I think difference between Moka vs Espresso and Pods vs Espresso is about the same. And I suppose the marginal gain from buying expensive espresso over moka would not be that big for you.
But moka is: cheap, easy to clean, lasts forever, takes virtually no space and about as fast as my kettle.
But moka is: cheap, easy to clean, lasts forever, takes virtually no space and about as fast as my kettle.