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Ria Health vs Sunnyside: Which Is Better?

Head-to-head comparison of Ria Health 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 64.1/100), leading on value, experience, reputation. Ria Health comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range.

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Ria Health is a San Francisco-based, Joint Commission-accredited online alcohol-treatment program combining medication (naltrexone, acamprosate and off-label options), recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer, billed mainly through insurance.

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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

DimensionRia HealthSunnyside
Overall Score64.1/10065.3/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%68/100 ✓60/100
Value25%58/10070/100 ✓
Experience20%64/10070/100 ✓
Product Range15%68/100 ✓62/100
Reputation10%62/10065/100 ✓

At a Glance

Founded—2020
HeadquartersSan Francisco, CA—
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed12
Starting price$200/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.

CategoryRia HealthSunnyside
Mental Health$200–$400
Alcohol Treatment Program (medication + coaching + breathalyzer)
$8.25–$24.83
Sunnyside App (Basic / Cutback Coach)

Ria Health

+Widest medication menu among online alcohol programs reviewed: naltrexone, acamprosate, topiramate, baclofen, gabapentin
+Bundles recovery coaching and a Bluetooth breathalyzer (shipped at no extra charge) with medical management
+In-network with several major insurers (Anthem/BCBS, UnitedHealthcare/Optum, Carelon, select Medicare Advantage); Joint Commission accreditation displayed
−Self-pay price is not published; requires a sales/intake call to learn cost
−17% of Trustpilot reviews are 1-star, citing charges after cancellation and insurance confusion; company responds to only ~26% of negative reviews
−Reports of missed appointments and onboarding communication gaps
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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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Ria Health vs Sunnyside — FAQ

Is Ria Health better than Sunnyside?

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Sunnyside scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.3/100 vs 64.1/100), leading on value, experience, reputation. Ria Health comes out ahead on trust & safety, product range.

Is Ria Health or Sunnyside cheaper?

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Sunnyside has the lower starting price (from $8.25/mo vs $200/mo for Ria Health). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Ria Health and Sunnyside both offer?

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

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