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Best alternatives to the MyPillow

The Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow is the strongest alternative.

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The Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow at work: a plush pillow on a bed made with crisp white linen

Strongest all-rounder

Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable PillowCoop Home Goods Original Adjustable PillowA comfortable, adjustable foam pillow that suits most side and back sleepers

Suits you if

  • You sleep on your side or back and want your neck held in line
  • You like to fine-tune your pillow's height and firmness

Most dependable

Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck PillowTempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck PillowFirm, contoured neck support that back and side sleepers love

Suits you if

  • You sleep mostly on your back and want firm neck support
  • You sleep on your side and like a firm, shaped pillow

Easiest to live with

Nectar PillowNectar PillowA cool, supportive foam pillow for side and back sleepers

Suits you if

  • You sleep on your side or back and want steady, medium-firm support
  • You tend to run hot and like a pillow that feels cool

If not this, then what?

If the MyPillow isn't quite right, start with the Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow: it suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want your neck held in line. The MyPillow is still a great fit if you sleep on your stomach and like a thin, soft pillow.

We researched 42 expert reviews, analyzed 305,997 owner ratings and comments across 23 sources for 8 pillows, and cross-checked them into one verdict, so you don't have to.

Questions people actually ask

What is the best alternative to the MyPillow?

The Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want your neck held in line.

Based on: Product Review score 87 vs 58 for the MyPillow, across 7 alternatives.

Is there a more reliable alternative to the MyPillow?

Yes, the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck Pillow. It's less likely to give you trouble.

Based on: Reliability 99 for the Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck Pillow vs 68.

What is the best alternative to the MyPillow from another brand?

The Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow. It suits you if you sleep on your side or back and want your neck held in line.

Based on: Highest-scoring model not made by MyPillow (87).

Is there a cheaper alternative to the MyPillow?

Not among the models we cover. The MyPillow is already one of the lower-priced options.

Based on: Typical prices: MyPillow $20–$80.

Your other options, ranked

How each one compares with the MyPillow
  1. 01Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow

    Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow

    A comfortable, adjustable foam pillow that suits most side and back sleepers

    EXPOWNREL87
    Higher score (+29)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Coop Home Goods Original Adjustable Pillow →
  2. 02Nectar Pillow

    Nectar Pillow

    A cool, supportive foam pillow for side and back sleepers

    EXPOWNREL86
    Higher score (+28)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Nectar Pillow →
  3. 03Saatva Latex Pillow

    Saatva Latex Pillow

    Plush, supportive latex pillow that sleeps cool, but runs tall

    EXPOWNREL83
    Higher score (+25)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Saatva Latex Pillow →
  4. 04Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck Pillow

    Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck Pillow

    Firm, contoured neck support that back and side sleepers love

    EXPOWNREL81
    Higher score (+23)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Tempur-Pedic TEMPUR-Neck Pillow →
  5. 05Purple Harmony Pillow

    Purple Harmony Pillow

    A cool, supportive pillow that suits side sleepers but costs plenty

    EXPOWNREL80
    Higher score (+22)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Purple Harmony Pillow →
  6. 06Purple Pillow

    Purple Pillow

    A cool, supportive pillow that holds its shape, at a premium price

    EXPOWNREL78
    Higher score (+20)More reliableHappier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Purple Pillow →
  7. 07Brooklinen Down Pillow

    Brooklinen Down Pillow

    Soft, cloud-like down pillow that pleases most, but often flattens

    EXPOWNREL70
    Higher score (+12)Happier ownersExperts rate it higherMyPillow vs Brooklinen Down Pillow →