Saatva vs. DreamCloud — How To Choose Which Mattress Is Best For You

While most mattress companies seem similar on the surface, there's a lot that sets the top brands apart from the rest. Our team did a deep dive into Saatva vs. DreamCloud, the mattresses each brand offers, materials used, cost, and other variables. In learning more about the two brands, testing a ton of mattresses, and speaking with experts, we found a few key differences between Saatva and DreamCloud.

Firmness, design, and materials all contribute to the quality of your sleep. Mark Huntsinger, a doctor of physical therapy with expertise in sleep, helped us learn how to decide if a mattress is right for you. With his insight in mind, we're sharing everything you need to know about Saatva and DreamCloud—so you can make an informed decision and improve your sleep.

Saatva mattress prices range from $995 to $5,050, while the DreamCloud mattresses start at $839 and go up to $3,838. DreamCloud is the less expensive option—however, setup is not included. In fact, the DreamCloud is delivered compressed and rolled into a box, whereas the Saatva is hand-delivered with white glove delivery included in the mattress cost.

Per Huntsinger, "There is no amount of money that is too much to spend on a mattress and pillows. The effect of good sleep on overall health is one of the most important contributors to our health and should be focused on much more than it is."

While both Saatva and DreamCloud mattresses contain some organic and nontoxic materials, Saatva has significantly more to offer when it comes to sustainability. DreamCloud uses memory foam in all its mattresses, which is not a sustainable material.

All Saatva mattresses are made with nontoxic materials. The brand uses organic cotton and natural latex in many of its mattresses. While memory foam is not the most sustainable material, Saatva's eco-friendly memory foam is made from renewable oils that give off fewer greenhouse gases during the manufacturing process. All materials are sourced in the United States. The brand has some of the top certifications, such as GOLS-certified organic, GREENGUARD GOLD, and eco-INSTITUT.

If you're not sure what type of firmness to choose, experts say medium-firm is typically the best bet. We have plenty of roundups on the best mattresses for the best medium-firm mattresses, extra-firm mattresses, and soft mattresses—and both brands have been featured numerous times.

For those looking to customize the firmness, Saatva is likely a better option. Most of the brand's mattresses come in multiple comfort levels. DreamCloud, on the other hand, does not have that option. However, each of the three mattresses DreamCloud offers has varying levels of "plushness."

If setup and delivery are important to you, you'll love Saatva's white glove service. The brand's delivery team will come into your home to deliver and set up the mattress, free of charge. What's more, there are multiple mattresses to choose from, depending on your preferences.

We've recommended Saatva mattresses for back, stomach, and side sleepers. Saatva's mattresses have also been included in our roundups for the best mattresses for hip pain, people with allergies, scoliosis, fibromyalgia, neck and back pain, and for couples. In other words: The mattresses are so diverse, whether you're a side, back, stomach, or combination sleeper, you'll be able to find one that suits your needs.

For those who appreciate the convenience of a bed in a box, DreamCloud is an option you should absolutely consider. If you're looking for an ultrasoft option, the original DreamCloud is said to have a cloudlike touch and feel. What makes this mattress so unique is the various layers, meticulously designed so that it's the perfect level of soft, plush, and firm, all in one.

DreamCloud is a great option for stomach sleepers, thanks to the soft yet firm feel. That said, Huntsinger does warn against sleeping on your stomach, saying it can lead to aches and pains. "I don't recommend anyone sleep on their stomach due to the stress it puts on various joints in the neck and spine and the movement asymmetries it can cause."