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Joyous vs Sunnyside: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Joyous 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 64/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. Joyous comes out ahead on value.

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Joyous
Fair

The most affordable at-home ketamine provider, offering very-low-dose (microdose) sublingual ketamine for depression, anxiety, and PTSD at $129/month.

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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

DimensionJoyousSunnyside
Overall Score64/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10060/100
Value25%85/100 ✓70/100
Experience20%60/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%55/10062/100 ✓
Reputation10%55/10065/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded20212020
HeadquartersFoster City, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed22
Starting price$129/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.

CategoryJoyousSunnyside
Mental Health$129
Commitment Plan (3-month minimum)
$8.25–$24.83
Sunnyside App (Basic / Cutback Coach)

Joyous

+Most affordable at-home ketamine option at $129/mo — fraction of competitors' pricing
+Microdose approach: patients stay fully functional, no sitter required, compatible with SSRIs
+All-inclusive flat pricing: consultation, medication, provider access, portal, and check-ins bundled
−$400K privacy class action settlement (2025) for disclosing confidential customer data
−BBB C+ rating with 112 complaints — billing after cancellation is the top issue
−High provider turnover — patients rarely see the same clinician twice
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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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Joyous vs Sunnyside — FAQ

Is Joyous better than Sunnyside?

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Sunnyside scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 64/100), leading on experience, product range, reputation. Joyous comes out ahead on value.

Is Joyous or Sunnyside cheaper?

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Sunnyside has the lower starting price (from $8.25/mo vs $129/mo for Joyous). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Joyous and Sunnyside both offer?

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

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