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Nurx vs Sunnyside: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Nurx 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

Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Sunnyside has the lower entry price (from $8.25/mo vs $15/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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Nurx
Good

Women's health telehealth for birth control, STI testing, and dermatology — with both insurance and cash-pay options.

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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

DimensionNurxSunnyside
Overall Score70.5/100 ✓65.3/100
Trust & Safety30%70/100 ✓60/100
Value25%72/100 ✓70/100
Experience20%70/10070/100
Product Range15%70/100 ✓62/100
Reputation10%70/100 ✓65/100

At a Glance

Founded20152020
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories41
Treatments listed52
Starting price$15/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.

CategoryNurxSunnyside
Mental Health$69
Mental Health (Medication Management)
$8.25–$24.83
Sunnyside App (Basic / Cutback Coach)

Nurx

+Accepts insurance in addition to cash-pay — birth control can be $0 copay
+Strong reputation in birth control and women's health
+STI testing kits shipped discreetly
−Owned by Remedy Meds since the Thirty Madison acquisition completed in late 2025, which puts Remedy Meds, Nurx and Keeps under one owner
−A $3 monthly support fee is charged in any month an order is processed, and is not shown in the advertised prices
−Consult fees billed separately per category ($28/yr birth control, $40 acne, $59 mental health) — advertised prices aren't all-in
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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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Nurx vs Sunnyside — FAQ

Is Nurx better than Sunnyside?

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Nurx scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (70.5/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value, product range, reputation. Sunnyside has the lower entry price (from $8.25/mo vs $15/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Nurx or Sunnyside cheaper?

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Sunnyside has the lower starting price (from $8.25/mo vs $15/mo for Nurx). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Nurx and Sunnyside both offer?

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Both platforms treat Mental Health. Nurx covers 4 treatment categories total and Sunnyside covers 1.

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