Best Tempur-Pedic Alternatives in 2025 (+ Why It’s Purple)

Who Makes the Best Tempur-Pedic Alternative?

The answer is simple: Purple. In every respect, the GelFlex® Grid outperforms Termpur-Pedic by providing a cooler alternative with better pressure relief and optimal support.

Memory foam originated in the 1960s when NASA created this material to support astronauts’ bodies as they launched into space. In the ‘80s, Swedish scientists began to use it in sleep products, and by the ‘90s, Tempur-Pedic brought memory foam mattresses to the U.S.

This space-age material was sufficient in its time, but today’s sleep technology and differing sleep preferences have created the demand for Tempur-Pedic and memory foam alternatives. 

Instead of overviewing each mattress manufacturer, this article outlines which Purple mattress best replaces each Tempur-Pedic model. We’ll thoroughly explain why Purple’s unique and thoughtful design makes it the best mattress to choose when you’re looking for a memory foam or Tempur-Pedic alternative.

Read along to learn what makes these mattresses comparable to Tempur-Pedic models and how they surpass them in cooling, pressure relief, and overall comfort.

Methodology: We compared the primary benefits of each Tempur-Pedic mattress model with Purple’s line of mattresses. We assessed features like cooling, support, comfort, pressure relief, materials used, and more to provide a list of the best Tempur-Pedic alternatives.

What Is the Best Memory Foam Alternative?

Sleepers tend to appreciate memory foam mattresses like Tempur-Pedic for the enhanced pressure relief and the feeling of sinking into your bed rather than sleeping on top of it, but the molded feel and trapped heat have made other mattress materials more appealing.

Additionally, some memory foam beds have lower weight limits than other mattresses, as the materials may start to sag prematurely, which could result in discomfort.

If you’re looking for comparable comfort with fewer downsides, try GelFlex Grid®, latex, and gel-infused foam beds.

For sleepers who are open to memory foam or love the pressure relief and sink-in feeling of these mattresses, Tempur-Pedic may come up often in your search. But this high-end memory foam mattress company may not be the best fit for your sleep habits, needs, and preferences.

For exceptional sleep, Purple offers the best Tempur-Pedic alternatives. Featuring the revolutionary GelFlex Grid®, every Purple mattress promotes better airflow, pressure relief, and full-body support.

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Our GelFlex Grid® is a superior alternative to memory foam that provides conforming pressure relief without a delayed response.

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Below, we’ve highlighted the top Tempur-Pedic alternatives available from Purple. From cooling mattresses to plush or firm mattresses, each Purple alternative below offers world-class comfort and support, with reviews and awards backing them. Let’s dive in.

1. RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress

Best Alternative for: TEMPUR-LuxeBreeze®

Purple’s best cooling mattress, the RestorePremier™ Hybrid, not only compares, but tops the Tempur-Pedic LuxeBreeze® and ProBreeze®. Here is a breakdown of the top benefits of the RestorePremier™:

• Feel: Soft
• Key features: 4x cooler* with unparalleled temperature balancing, superior individualized pressure relief and support
• Materials: 3” GelFlex Grid®, Coolflex™ Coils, Advanced Edge Support System, Ultra Comfort Foam, moisture-wicking antimicrobial cover
• Sizes: Twin XL, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $$-$$$

*Disclaimer: Thermal test and heat flux study conducted by Purple on Purple Hybrid mattresses in 2023. Hand on Purple Grid. GelFlex Grid®.

Alongside thousands of five-star reviews, the Purple RestorePremier™ Hybrid mattress has earned several recent awards, including:

• NY Mag: Best Hybrid for Combination Sleepers¹
• Architectural Digest: AD Approved Hybrid Mattress²
• Forbes: Best Mattress Honorable Mention³
• Rolling Stone: Best Mattress for Combination Sleepers Online⁴
• NBC: Best Hybrid Mattress for Back Pain⁵

“I have had a Tempur-Pedic mattress for nearly 10 years and needed a change. My hip was in chronic pain and my partner's back was killing him. I bought a [Purple mattress] immediately as they have a no-nonsense return policy. We are completely astonished at how amazing we are sleeping on this mattress. Just wished I had bought it sooner.” — Katherine M., Purple RestorePremier™ review

2. RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress + Purple Premium Plus Smart Base

Best Alternative for: TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® Smart Bed

Paired with the cooling comfort of the RestorePremier® Hybrid Mattress, the Premium Plus Smart Base provides customizable support that outshines the TEMPUR-ActiveBreeze® Smart Bed. Purple’s high-tech adjustable base lets you personalize your presets to promote better rest and relaxation.

• Key features: Pillow tilt, lumbar support, massage settings, adjustable leg height, wireless remote control or 4.8-star app control, motion detected under-bed lighting
• Presets: Zero-Gravity®, One Touch Flat, Anti-Snore
• Sizes: Twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $$-$$$

With high-tech features for improved comfort and relaxation, the Purple Premium Plus Smart Base has earned the following awards:

• Business Insider: Best Overall Adjustable Base 2025⁶
• National Council on Aging: Most Customizable Split King Adjustable Bed⁷

“Excellent product. The automatic light with movement is nice at night. The controls are easy and intuitive.” — Craig B., Purple Premium Plus Smart Base review

3. RestorePlus® Hybrid Mattress

Best Alternative for: TEMPUR-ProBreeze® + TEMPUR-ProAdapt®

Ranked as the best mattress for back pain, the Purple RestorePlus® Hybrid is the ideal alternative to the Tempur-Adapt® ProAdapt and TEMPUR-ProBreeze®. Here are the key details of the Purple RestorePlus® Hybrid:

• Feel: Medium-soft
• Key features: 3x cooler*, advanced pressure relief, and targeted support
• Materials: 3” GelFlex Grid®, 3-Zone Edge-to-Edge Coil support system, Ultra Comfort Foam, moisture-wicking antimicrobial cover
• Sizes: Twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $$-$$$

*Disclaimer: Thermal test and heat flux study conducted by Purple on Purple Hybrid mattresses in 2023. Hand on Purple Grid. GelFlex Grid®.

The RestorePlus® Hybrid was recently named:

• Refinery29: Best Mattress for Sleeping Next To a Hot Sleeper⁸
• Good Housekeeping: Best Cooling Luxury Mattress⁹
• PopSugar: Best Luxury Mattress¹⁰
• Forbes: Best Mattress For Side Sleepers With Neck And Shoulder Pain¹¹
• Good Housekeeping: Best Mattress for Heavy People With Back Pain¹²
• Forbes: Best Tempur-Adapt LuxeAdapt Alternative¹³

“After having the mattress for 6 months, I have to say this is the best mattress for combination back/side sleepers. It doesn't sag or develop the dip that most mattresses do and is truly very cooling. Great if you're also a heavier person.” — Tonya S., Purple RestorePlus® review

4. Rejuvenate® Mattress

Best Alternative for: Tempur-Adapt® LuxeAdapt + Tempur-Adapt® ProAdapt

To experience ultimate bliss, consider the Rejuvenate® Mattress as an alternative to the Tempur-Adapt® LuxeAdapt and ProAdapt mattresses. Where Tempur-Pedic mattresses use memory foam to conform to your body for comfort, the Rejuvenate® offers superior pressure relief and support with the adaptive, cooling support of DreamLayer™ Technology, responsive coils, and our proprietary GelFlex Grid®. 

• Feel: Firmer
• Key features: Temperature regulation for 2x cooler sleep*, enhanced pressure relief, better articulation with an adjustable base
• Materials: Smooth cover with waterfall design, DreamLayer™ Technology, 2” GelFlex Grid®, 2” Firm Slow Recovery Foam, 8” Pocketed Coils, 1” Base Foam
• Sizes: Twin XL, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $$$-$$$$

*Compared to the previous Rejuvenate® Luxe collection

We’ve improved on our original top-of-the-line Rejuvenate® Mattress, but the previous model has been recognized by numerous reputable publications and mattress retailers. It holds the following honors:

• Yahoo: Top 4 Best Firm Mattresses of 2025¹⁴
• CNET: Best Luxurious Mattress for Couples¹⁵
• CNET: Best Firm Mattress for Back Pain¹⁶

“So while having many surgeries, neuropathy, and other modality issues, finding a comfortable mattress has been nothing short of a nightmare! Purple Rejuvenate is by far the best bed I have ever had, and the first bed ever that was comfortable from day 1!!! While comfort was paramount, I also wanted something that was supportive while sitting, this is the best of all worlds! One more thing for the hot sleepers like myself, this is amazing. Never had I had a bed where I enjoyed covering up because of not being overheated! Don't hesitate in purchasing it will change your life! Thank you!” — Brian O., Purple Rejuvenate® reviews

5. Restore® Hybrid Mattress

Best Alternative for: TEMPUR-Adapt®

An alternative to the Tempur-Adapt® Adapt mattress, the Purple Restore™ Hybrid mattress is a best-in-class hybrid mattress featuring our innovative GelFlex® Grid. Here are the highlights of this bed:

• Feel: Two feel options
• Key Features: 2x cooler*, excellent pressure relief, responsive support
• Materials: 2” GelFlex Grid®, Comfort Foam, Edge-to-Edge Coil support system, antimicrobial finish
• Sizes: Twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $-$$

*Disclaimer: Thermal test and heat flux study conducted by Purple on Purple Hybrid mattresses in 2023. 

You don’t have to take our word for the Restore® Hybrid’s excellence. Over 4,000 others agree in five-star reviews, and it holds several best mattress titles, including:

• CNET: Best Hybrid Mattress for 2025¹⁷
• The Spruce: Best Hybrid Mattress of 2025¹⁸
• People: Best Mattress for Side Sleepers¹⁹
• Woman’s World: Best Purple Mattress for Hot Flashes and Menopause²⁰

“This thing is a game changer! I prefer a firm mattress and I'm a hot sleeper. The Purple mattress has changed my sleep for the better! My back pain has gotten better and I feel far more rested!” — Michael K., Purple Restore® reviews

6. Purple Plus® Mattress

Best Alternative for: TEMPUR-Cloud®

The Purple Plus® Mattress is the best TEMPUR-Cloud® alternative. Why? Here’s an overview of the benefits of the Purple Plus®:

• Feel: Medium
• Key features: Breathable design, double support, motion isolation
• Materials:  2” GelFlex Grid®, Ultra Comfort Foam, 2x Base Foam
• Sizes: Twin, twin XL, full, queen, king, California king, split king
• Price: $-$$

In addition to its benefits, the Purple Plus® has been recognized by the following publications with awards:

• Tom’s Guide: Best Mattress for Back and Joint Pain²¹
• GQ: The Best Unique Mattress on Amazon²²
• Women’s Health: Best Mattress for Side Sleepers With Back Pain²³

“Love everything about this bed. Our 2nd Purple mattress, and we will never get a different bed.” — Kayla I., Purple Plus® reviews

7 Reasons To Choose Purple Over Tempur-Pedic

Looking for a Tempur-Pedic alternative? Look no further. When comparing Tempur-Pedic and Purple, there’s a clear difference. Our revolutionary, patented sleep technologies move sleep health forward, whereas our competitors are stuck in the days of the Space Race.

Need more proof? Here are seven reasons why Purple is the best Tempur-Pedic alternative.

1. Innovative Sleep Technology 

Step aside, traditional mattress types. Purple has reimagined the way we sleep with our innovative technology — the GelFlex Grid®. 

Our mattresses are unlike anything else on the market and anything you’ve ever felt, thanks to the GelFlex Grid®. The GelFlex Grid® contributes most to what makes Purple mattresses so comfortable — regardless of the type of sleeper you are. It’s made of our proprietary Hyper-Elastic Polymer, molded into a repeating geometric surface that delivers cushioned comfort and support. The GelFlex Grid® is also:

• Non-toxic
• Hypoallergenic
• Certified Clean Air GOLD
• Made in the USA

Each of our mattresses features at least one layer of GelFlex Grid® on the very top of the bed, followed by layers of comfort and support polyfoams and/or coils (depending on the mattress model). If you’re a fan of memory foam mattresses like Tempur-Pedic, consider leveling up your sleep with a Purple mattress. Our mattresses have the benefits of foam plus next-level comfort, cooling, and support from the GelFlex Grid®.

But those are just the SparkNotes. Let’s get into the details of each benefit the GelFlex Grid® offers.

2. Coolest Sleep Experience

If you’re a hot sleeper, Purple’s mattresses are made for you. Thermal tests and heat flux studies show Purple mattresses are up to four times more effective than major competitors at drawing excess heat away from the body.

The dense construction of traditional memory foam mattresses prohibits airflow. That, paired with the conforming features some sleepers love, causes memory foam mattresses to absorb and retain body heat. 

Purple mattresses aren’t capable of trapping body heat. In fact, our mattresses dissipate heat and remain temperature-neutral all night long, allowing you to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. Even memory foam mattresses infused with cooling gels like the Tempur-Breeze® models, can’t compete with the over 1,400 breathable channels in Purple’s GelFlex Grid®. 

3. Superior Support and Comfort

You may have heard that firm mattresses are better for your back, but the truth is that sufficient pressure point relief and supportive responsiveness affect comfort and spinal alignment.

There’s no need to choose between comfort and support with Purple. The GelFlex Grid® is engineered to be both soft and supportive. It braces broad surfaces, like the legs and back, for even weight distribution and spinal alignment. It simultaneously gives under concentrated pressure to cushion and relieve strain on the hips and shoulders.

For some sleepers, the support and comfort traditional memory foam mattresses like Tempur-Pedic offer might be just fine. But if memory foam hurts your back, the combination of GelFlex Grid® and polyfoam layers in a Purple mattress might better serve you. 

Do you remember the pinscreen impression toy from your childhood? You’d place your hand on the back and flip it over to reveal the shape of your hand in pin art. The concept behind the GelFlex Grid® is similar. Our mattresses perfectly cradle each subtle curve of the body. This means no gaps between your body and the mattress where support is needed, like the lower back. 

4. Instantly Adapts 

When climbing into bed at night, you shouldn’t have to wait for your bed to be comfortable. Memory foam mattresses like Tempur-Pedic soften with body heat, making them slow to adapt. But with the Purple GelFlex Grid®, there is no delay in comfort. It doesn’t need to soften with body heat in order to conform or adjust — it’s instant. 

As you change positions, the GelFlex Grid® flexes with your movement. There’s no interruption in comfort as you roll or shift, so you’ll wake up less throughout the night. Plus, with ideal motion isolation, you won’t feel your partner turning on the other side of the bed.

This is all thanks to the Hyper-Elastic Polymer that makes up the GelFlex Grid®. It springs back time and time again without lag. The stretchiness contributes to the long-lasting durability of Purple mattresses.

5. Ease of Movement

Some soft memory foam mattresses are notoriously difficult to move around on, with the sinking feeling weighing sleepers down. Since memory foam and TEMPUR mattresses require more effort from sleepers to flip from position to position, sleepers may wake up more throughout the night while changing positions.  

Responsive surfaces like the GelFlex Grid® offer minimal resistance and subtle bounciness that helps lift sleepers, making it easier to change sleep positions without waking up. And fewer sleep disruptions equals more restful sleep.

6. Strong Edge Support

Along the perimeter of the GelFlex Grid®, Purple mattresses feature an additional Edge Support System. This extra foam increases support, making it easier to get in and out of bed. For those who may struggle to physically lift themselves out of bed, like seniors and pregnant people, this extra support keeps you from sinking into the side of the bed while trying to get up.

Not all memory foam beds have inadequate edge support, but those made with weaker foams may cause the mattress to sag over time. With the combination of the GelFlex Grid® core and foam edge, Purple mattresses outperform competitors on support, comfort, and ease of movement. 

7. Options for All Budgets

Deciding how much to spend on a mattress comes down to your unique sleep needs, preferences, and budget. Depending on the model, Purple mattresses are a lower-priced alternative to Tempur-Pedic. Purple sells mattresses in a wide price range across three collections. They are: 

• Essential Collection: Soothing GelFlex Grid® mattresses at prices you’ll love
• Restore® Hybrid Collection: Cooling hybrid mattresses with enhanced pressure relief and zoned support
• Rejuvenate® Luxe Collection: A line of luxurious, hybrid mattresses with multiple GelFlex Grid® layers for maximum pressure relief

Not only are you sure to find a Purple mattress that fits your budget, but Purple offers additional ways to save and finance, including:

• Frequent sales around holidays, which is typically the best time to buy a mattress
• Discounts for healthcare professionals, military members, educators, students, first responders, and truck drivers
• Financing through Affirm when purchased online through Purple (loan terms between six and 48 months)

Keep in mind that both Purple and Tempur-Pedic mattresses are sold at numerous retailers and locations, each of which offers financing options and promotions specific to the individual store.

Why Are People No Longer Buying Memory Foam?

The primary reason most people are no longer using traditional memory foam mattresses comes down to heat retention.

Although true memory foam mattresses can offer exceptional pressure relief and support, they trap heat, making them unsuitable for many sleepers, particularly those who run warm. Even with phase-changing gel, which claims to be cool to the touch with dense “ventilated” foam layers, memory foam mattresses like Tempur-Pedic and others trail behind the cooling effects and airflow of Purple’s innovative GelFlex Grid®. 

Plus, we’ve always been able to ensure that Purple’s non-toxic polyurethane foam, GelFlex Grid®, powder dusting, and all other materials are:

• Low VOC (volatile organic compound) emissions for indoor air quality (less than 0.5 parts per million)
• No chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs)
• Free of chemical flame retardants
• Performance-tested
• Durability-tested
• Emissions-tested
• Content-tested
• Analyzed by independent, accredited testing laboratories
• Meets CertiPUR-US® standards
• GREENGUARD Gold Certified

So, if you’re looking for a Tempur-Pedic alternative, consider Purple. Thanks to the unique differences in Purple mattresses that lead sleep health innovation, you’ll drift off blissfully and wake up refreshed.

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