The goal of this paper was to determine if NiO-forming alloys are a viable alternative to Cr2O3-forming alloys for solid-oxide fuel-cell (SOFC) metallic interconnects. The oxide-scale growth kinetics and electrical properties of a series of Li- and Y2O3-alloyed, NiO-forming Ni-base alloys and La-, Mn-, and Ti-alloyed Fe–18Cr–9W and Fe–25Cr base ferritic Cr2O3-forming alloys were evaluated. The addition of Y2O3 and Li reduced the NiO scale growth rate and increased its electrical conductivity. The area-specific-resistance (ASR) values were comparable to those of the best (lowest ASR) ferritic alloys examined. Oxidation of the ferritic alloys at 800°C in air and air+10% H2O (water vapor) indicated that Mn additions resulted in faster oxidation kinetics/thicker oxide scales, but also lower oxide scale ASRs. Relative in-cell performance in model SOFC stacks operated at 850°C indicated a 60–80% reduction in ASR by Ni+Y2O3, Ni+Y2O3, Li, and Fe–25Cr+La,Mn,Ti interconnects over those made from a baseline, commercial Cr2O3-forming alloy. Collectively, these results indicate that NiO-forming alloys show potential for use as metallic interconnects.