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Sunnyside vs Talkiatry: Which Is Better?

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

Our Verdict

Talkiatry scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.8/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Sunnyside comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Sunnyside has the lower entry price (from $8.25/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

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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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Insurance-only virtual psychiatry practice with 800+ psychiatrists in 45 states, able to prescribe controlled substances including ADHD stimulants where state law allows.

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Score Breakdown

DimensionSunnysideTalkiatry
Overall Score65.3/10065.8/100 ✓
Trust & Safety30%60/10070/100 ✓
Value25%70/10072/100 ✓
Experience20%70/100 ✓58/100
Product Range15%62/100 ✓60/100
Reputation10%65/100 ✓62/100

At a Glance

Founded20202019
Headquarters—New York, NY
Publicly tradedNoNo
Treatment categories11
Treatments listed23
Starting price$8.25/mo$20/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.

CategorySunnysideTalkiatry
Mental Health$8.25–$24.83
Sunnyside App (Basic / Cutback Coach)
$20–$50
Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

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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Talkiatry

+Board-certified psychiatrists (not only NPs) with 60-minute adult and 75-minute child/teen intake visits
+Can prescribe controlled medications, including ADHD stimulants, in states where telehealth law permits
+In-network with major commercial plans and Medicare; typical copays are $20-50 per visit
−No self-pay option, and Medicaid and TRICARE are not accepted
−Weak independent ratings (Trustpilot about 2.7/5, BBB about 1.1/5) concentrated on billing and customer service
−$100 fee for cancelling or rescheduling within 48 hours
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Sunnyside vs Talkiatry — FAQ

Is Sunnyside better than Talkiatry?

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Talkiatry scores higher overall in our independent evaluation (65.8/100 vs 65.3/100), leading on trust & safety, value. Sunnyside comes out ahead on experience, product range, reputation. Sunnyside has the lower entry price (from $8.25/mo vs $20/mo), so the better value depends on which treatment you need.

Is Sunnyside or Talkiatry cheaper?

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Sunnyside has the lower starting price (from $8.25/mo vs $20/mo for Talkiatry). Starting prices are for the cheapest treatment each offers — compare the specific treatment you need, and check what each price includes.

What do Sunnyside and Talkiatry both offer?

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

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