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Cerebral vs Sunnyside: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Cerebral and Sunnyside based on our independent scoring across trust, value, experience, product range, and reputation — plus real pricing for the treatments they both offer.

Our Verdict

Sunnyside scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 55/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation.

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Mental health telehealth platform offering therapy and medication management, rebuilding trust after a DOJ investigation.

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65

Sunnyside is a drink-less / alcohol-moderation app from Cutback Coach, Inc. with an optional 'Sunnyside Med' telehealth add-on that prescribes compounded naltrexone through OpenLoop Health.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionCerebralSunnyside
Overall Score55/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%45/10060/100 ✓
Value25%70/10070/100
Experience20%65/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%50/10062/100 ✓
Reputation10%35/10065/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20202020
HeadquartersAustin, TX—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed32
Starting price$60/mo$8.25/mo

Pricing Where They Compete

Prices shown are based on our most recent research and may not reflect current pricing. Telehealth providers update their pricing frequently. Always verify pricing directly with the provider before purchasing.

CategoryCerebralSunnyside
Mental Health$60
Medication Only
$8.25–$24.83
Sunnyside App (Basic / Cutback Coach)

Cerebral

+Flat $60/mo medication plan with prescription costs included through their own pharmacy
+Remediated the conduct behind the 2024 judgment, including reinstating a simple cancellation mechanism
+Flexible scheduling for therapy sessions
−Publishes out-of-network caps if an insurance claim is denied: up to $290 for a medication intake and $250 for a therapy intake
−Consented to a federal court judgment in June 2024 over patient-data use in advertising and cancellation practices, paying about $7M including more than $5M refunded to consumers
−Limited to mental health only
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Sunnyside

+Low-cost entry point: habit app with human text coaching at $99/year, 15-day free trial and a 30-day money-back guarantee
+Combines medication (naltrexone) with daily tracking and coaching rather than prescription alone
+Discloses its clinical provider (OpenLoop Health) in its terms; refunds for the current cycle if medication has not yet been ordered
−Sunnyside Med prescription pricing is not published on the site; one reviewer reports a $50 charge plus $297
−Naltrexone is dispensed as a compounded formulation rather than the FDA-approved generic tablet
−Complaints of accounts being reactivated after cancellation and unclear billing
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Cerebral vs Sunnyside — FAQ

Is Cerebral better than Sunnyside?

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Sunnyside scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 55/100), leading on trust & safety, experience, product range, reputation.

Is Cerebral or Sunnyside cheaper?

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Sunnyside has the lower starting price (from $8.25/mo vs $60/mo for Cerebral). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Cerebral and Sunnyside both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Cerebral covers 1 treatment category total and Sunnyside covers 1.

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