Bitcoin may be a fast and cheap means to receive funds especially from overseas, yet it isn't usually the safest or even cheapest for all. There are fees which depends on the network at that particular time, and the price is volatile too. As for safety, it protects when you have knowledge on how to store properly, yet when careless, you may lose all your money. Therefore it is good but won't be said to be the best choice for all situation.
So in clear terms, since you said Bitcoin isn't the best and after this whole explanation which other means to receive payment Ms store asset, invest and to stay free like Bitcoin, let have something to point to before we start up argument like this one, Bitcoin have been the best alternative to Fiat system and at the moment as far as International payments is concerned in the most privacy enhancing way's, Bitcoin stands out in that regards and none others can stand against it.