Best Purple Mattress Alternatives

Purple is an innovator in the mattress industry. Its signature feature, the Purple GelFlex Grid, is designed to make you feel like you’re floating as it delivers great spine alignment and pressure relief. Purple is also one of many bed-in-a-box companies that compress and roll mattresses into boxes or tubes for delivery.

But a Purple mattress isn’t right for everyone. In this article, we’re going to take a look at some of the most popular Purple alternatives. We’ll compare their feel, cost, and cooling performance so you can find your best fit, and offer some expert advice in our buyer’s guide.

If you want to view more products, you can use our Compare Mattresses tool to see how they stack up head-to-head.

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Best Purple Mattress Alternatives

Purple Model	Best Alternative Mattress
Purple Mattress	Casper Original
Purple Hybrid	The WinkBed
Purple Hybrid Premier 3	DreamCloud Premier
Purple Hybrid Premier 4	Helix Midnight Luxe
Kid’s Purple	Saatva Youth

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Purple Mattress vs Casper Original

Overall Mattress Advisor Scores

• Purple: 8.4
• Casper: 8.7

Firmness and Feel

• Purple: 6.5/10 (medium-firm)
• Casper: 6/10 (medium-firm)

The original Purple mattress and the Casper Original are both medium-firm mattresses. The Purple mattress’s hyper-elastic polymer grid layer sits on top of two foam layers and is designed to make you feel like you’re floating, evenly distributing body weight without excess sinkage. The Casper’s memory foam zoned support layer gives you soft support under your shoulder area and firmer support in the lower portion of your body.

With identical Mattress Advisor testing scores, both mattresses provide very good pressure relief (8.5/10) and spine alignment (9.5/10). A key difference between these beds is the body types that they support. The Casper is designed to support all body types, while the Purple is best for those who weigh less than 230 lbs.

Sleeping Positions

	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Purple	✅	✅	🅧	✅
Casper	✅	✅	✅	✅

Both mattresses can accommodate side sleepers and back sleepers. However, the Purple’s 9.25″ thickness might not translate to enough support for stomach sleepers, while Casper’s superior responsiveness makes it the better choice for combination sleepers.

Cooling

During testing, we found that the Purple (8/10 score) sleeps cooler than the Casper (7/10 score). The Purple is cool thanks to the breathable Purple grid, while the Casper’s all-foam construction tends to trap heat.

Price

Casper is the less expensive option, with a queen-size Casper costing $1,295 compared with $1,399 for the Purple. These prices are pretty close to average for a highly rated queen-size bed.

Trial Period & Warranty

Purple:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Casper:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

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Purple Hybrid vs The WinkBed

Overall Mattress Advisor Scores

• Purple Hybrid: 8.9
• WinkBed: 8.6

Firmness and Feel

• Purple Hybrid: 7/10 (firm)
• The WinkBed: 4.5/10 (medium-soft), 6.5/10 (medium-firm), 7.5/10 (firm), or 8/10 (extra-firm)

The Purple Hybrid has a firm feel, but the WinkBed offers four firmness options (including Plus, recommended for people weighing 250 lbs or more). The Purple Hybrid provides far better pressure relief (a perfect 10/10 score vs WinkBed’s 7.75/10 score). Both beds provide good spine alignment, making them solid choices for sleepers with neck or back pain.

Neither bed is the best mattress for couples, due to below-average motion transfer scores (6.4/10 for WinkBed and 7/10 for Purple). However, the WinkBed has the advantage in edge support (9.75/10 vs 9/10), so you and your partner should feel more support across the entire surface.

Sleeping Positions

	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Purple Hybrid	✅	✅	🅧	✅
WinkBed	✅	✅	✅	✅

With multiple firmness options, the WinkBed mattress can match up with all sleeping positions. The Purple Hybrid, on the other hand, is best suited for back, side, and combination sleepers.

Cooling

Of the two, the Purple Hybrid (9/10 cooling score) is clearly the best mattress for hot sleepers. The GelFlex Grid top layer found in the Purple bed promotes better temperature regulation than the gel-infused foam layers of the WinkBed (8/10 cooling score).

Price

A queen-size WinkBed is $1,799 without discounts or sales, while a queen-size Purple Hybrid is $600 more at $2,399. The WinkBed Plus firmness option is an additional $200.

Trial Period & Warranty

Purple:

• 100-night trial period. Free returns.
• 10-year warranty.

WinkBeds:

• 120-night trial period. Free returns.
• Lifetime warranty.

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Purple Hybrid Premier 3 vs DreamCloud Premier

Overall Mattress Advisor Scores

• Purple Hybrid Premier 3: N/A
• DreamCloud Premier: 8.9

Firmness and Feel

• Purple Hybrid Premier 3: 4.5/10 (medium-soft)
• DreamCloud Premier: 6.5/10 (medium-firm)

The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 and DreamCloud Premier are luxury hybrid mattresses. The Purple mattress features a 3″ top layer called the Purple Grid, made with GelFlex material designed for pressure relief. The hybrid design also includes additional foam and support coil layers. The DreamCloud has a plush pillow top supported by memory foam, polyfoam, and durable coils for a plush yet supportive feel.

Both of these beds offer solid pressure relief and spine alignment, making them excellent for sleepers with aches and pains. However, the Purple delivered superior spine alignment, and the DreamCloud better pressure relief.

The DreamCloud is better for couples thanks to its ability to reduce motion transfer. It’s also slightly more responsive, making it a good choice for restless sleepers.

Sleeping Positions

	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Purple Hybrid Premier 3	✅	✅	🅧	✅
DreamCloud Premier	✅	✅	✅	✅

Thanks to its medium-firm feel and pressure-relieving capabilities, the DreamCloud Premier offers a good match for all sleeping positions. The medium-soft Purple Hybrid Premier 3 probably isn’t firm enough for stomach sleepers.

Cooling

The Purple Hybrid Premier 3 and DreamCloud Premier are both great for hot sleepers, thanks in part to their hybrid design. Beds with coil innerspring layers typically provided better airflow and breathability than all-foam mattresses.

Price

The regular price for a queen-size Purple Hybrid Premier 3 is $2,999 compared with a queen-size DreamCloud Premier ($1,832). That difference makes the DreamCloud mattress a much more budget-friendly option.

Trial Period & Warranty

Purple:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

DreamCloud:

• 365-night trial. Free returns.
• Lifetime limited warranty.

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Purple Hybrid Premier 4 vs Helix Midnight Luxe

Overall Mattress Advisor Scores

• Purple Hybrid Premier 4: 8.8
• Helix Midnight Luxe: 8.7

Firmness and Feel

• Purple Hybrid Premier 4: 4/10 (medium-soft)
• Helix Midnight Luxe: 5/10 (medium)

The Purple Hybrid Premier 4 and Helix Midnight Luxe are both hybrid mattresses ranking around the middle on our firmness scale. They use a combination of foam layers and coil systems to provide responsiveness and pressure relief.

During our lab tests, both mattresses earned near-identical scores on motion transfer, edge support, and pressure relief. Those scores mean that both options would be great for couples who sleep together and those with back or neck pain.

Sleeping Positions

	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Purple Hybrid Premier 4	✅	✅	🅧	✅
Helix Midnight Luxe	✅	✅	🅧	✅

Both hybrids work well for side and back sleepers since they provide zoned-lumbar support with their coil systems, but neither has the firmness required by the typical stomach sleeper. The Helix Midnight Luxe also earned a higher score on responsiveness, making it a better choice for combination sleepers who switch positions at night.

Cooling

When it comes to cooling, the Helix Midnight Luxe performed a full point better than the Purple Hybrid Premier 4, earning a 9.5/10. The Helix Midnight Luxe uses Tencel in its pillow top to provide cooling elements while the Purple Hybrid Premier 4 uses a cooling grid comfort layer and breathable innerspring coils.

Price

The Purple Hybrid Premier 4 costs almost double the price of the Helix Midnight Luxe, with a queen-size Purple Hybrid Premier 4 listed at $3,799 and a queen-size Helix Midnight Luxe listed at $2,099.

Trial Period & Warranty

Purple:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Helix:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 15-year limited warranty.

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Kid’s Purple vs Saatva Youth

Overall Mattress Advisor Scores

• Kid’s Purple: 8.8
• Saatva Youth: 8.5

Firmness and Feel

• Kid’s Purple: 5/10 (medium)
• Saatva Youth: Firm side 6/10 (medium), soft side 5/10 (medium)

The Kid’s Purple mattress and Saatva Youth mattress are two high-quality mattresses designed with kids’ needs in mind. The Kid’s Purple mattress is similar in construction to the original Purple mattress, but with a softer feel. The Saatva Youth is a flippable innerspring mattress with a firmer, bouncier feel.

Both beds are among the best mattresses for kids available today. While the Kid’s Purple works best for children weighing less than 115 lbs, the Saatva Youth can better support older and larger kids.

Sleeping Positions

	Side Sleepers	Back Sleepers	Stomach Sleepers	Combination Sleepers
Kid’s Purple	✅	✅	✅	✅
Saatva Youth	✅	✅	✅	✅

The Saatva Youth’s flippable design makes it a good fit for any sleeping position, with one side formulated for kids ages 3+ and the other for those ages 8+. The medium firmness of the Kid’s Purple also matches up well with all sleeping positions. Both mattresses score 9/10 for responsiveness, making either one a good choice for combination sleepers.

Cooling

We give the Kid’s Purple a 9/10 cooling score, while the Saatva Youth earns an 8/10 cooling score.

Price

The Kid’s Purple mattress costs $699 for a twin size while the Saatva Youth costs $795. Saatva also comes in twin XL ($935) and full ($1,055). Although the Saatva bed costs more, keep in mind that Saatva offers free white-glove delivery that includes setting up your new mattress and removing your old one.

Trial Period & Warranty

Purple:

• 100-night trial. Free returns.
• 10-year limited warranty.

Saatva:

• 365-night trial. $99 returns.
• Lifetime warranty.

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Shopping for Purple Alternatives Online

Purple sells most of its mattresses directly to the consumer. Purple and other online mattress brands skip the showroom and pass the savings onto you. Not only do online mattresses tend to cost less than their brick-and-mortar competitors, but there are other benefits, too.

• Sleep Trials: Online mattress brands tend to offer more generous sleep trials. You may have 100 or 365 days to try out a mattress, and many brands offer free returns.
• Warranties: Many online mattress companies back their mattresses with long warranties. Some brands offer lifetime warranties.
• Promotions: You can shop for discount codes online, ensuring that you don’t pay more than you need to. Find special Purple deals here.
• Time: You save time shopping online since you don’t have to drive around and visit different stores.
• Zero Pressure: In-store mattress shopping typically involves a commissioned salesperson. You don’t have to worry about high-pressure sales tactics when you’re shopping for a mattress online.

Related: Benefits of Buying a Mattress Online

Purple Mattresses vs Alternatives

Purple’s proprietary technology has brought us one of the most unique mattresses on the market today. The GelFlex Grid combines pressure relief, support, and cooling properties in a way that makes it one of the best mattresses for a wide variety of sleepers. So, why would anyone choose another mattress?

• Cost Savings: Purple is a luxury mattress brand whose proprietary technology comes with an above-average price point. Shoppers on a budget may want to consider a less expensive mattress.
• Sleeping Position: The Purple Grid’s body alignment properties relieve pain for many back sleepers and side sleepers, but not for stomach sleepers. The grid can cause the hips to fall out of alignment when you’re lying on your front, especially if you weigh more than average.
• Warranty: The Purple 10-year warranty meets the industry standard, but there are other mattress companies that offer more generous policies. Nectar, Puffy, DreamCloud, Saatva, and WinkBeds are just a few of the brands that offer a lifetime warranty.
• Trial Period: Purple’s 100-night sleep trial with a full refund is the bed-in-a-box industry standard. While that’s plenty of time for most people to decide on a mattress, you may want longer to ensure that you’re getting the right mattress for you. Some companies, like Bear, Nectar, and Saatva, offer year-long sleep trials.

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Should You Buy a Purple Alternative?

Purple mattresses have some characteristics that make them different from competitors. The Purple Grid creates a weightless feel that’s excellent for side and back sleepers, providing excellent spine alignment and pressure relief. However, there are other great mattresses out there. If you’re a stomach sleeper or someone who prefers the “hugging” feel of memory foam, another brand may be a better choice.

Whether you go with Purple or any of the brands listed above, they all come with generous trial periods that allow you to try your new mattress in the comfort of your home.