Head-to-head · Consent Management
CookieYes vs Complianz
CookieYes leads on 0 checks, Complianz on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreCookieYes · 8.6/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialboth
CookieYes scores higher on our rubric for consent management: 8.6 against 7.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #7.
CookieYes is the better fit for small teams seeking a free-to-paid website CMP. Complianz is the better fit for wordPress teams seeking a free starting point.
- CookieYes fits best
Small teams seeking a free-to-paid website CMP
- Complianz fits best
WordPress teams seeking a free starting point
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Side by side
| Feature | CookieYes 8.6/10 Visit ↗ | Complianz 7.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.6 | 7.8 |
| Ranking | #4 in Consent Management | #7 in Consent Management |
| Best for | Small teams seeking a free-to-paid website CMP | WordPress teams seeking a free starting point |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | $100/site/yr | $59/site/yr |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | 14 days | ✓ |
| Free trial length | 14 days · card required | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud | Self-hosted, Cloud |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs | Tickets, Docs |
| Compliance | GDPR, PCI DSS, 2FA | GDPR |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 250+ integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Solo, Small business, Mid-market |
| Features CookieYes 5/6 · Complianz 5/6 | ||
| Cookie scanning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Automatic blocking | ✓ | ✓ |
| Consent records | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geographic targeting | ✓ | ✓ |
| IAB TCF support | ✓ | ✓ |
| Mobile app SDK | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Monthly page-view limit | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | CookieYes is a hosted cookie consent management platform for website owners, publishers, agencies and businesses. It combines customizable consent banners with cookie scanning, automatic cookie and script blocking, consent records and… Read the review → |
Complianz provides cookie-consent management through a WordPress plugin and a Shopify app. It is aimed at website and store operators who need consent banners, cookie and service scanning, automatic blocking, consent records, and privacy… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
CookieYes — where it wins
- Free plan includes cookie auto-blocking and consent logs.
- Paid plans add higher scan limits, scheduled scans and geotargeting.
- Integrates with Google Consent Mode v2, Tag Manager and website platforms.
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is capped at 5,000 pageviews per month and 100 pages per scan.
- The listed platform coverage is web-only.
- A card is required to start the 14-day free trial.
Complianz — where it wins
- Free WordPress plugin scans the first 50 pages automatically
- Blocks scripts, cookies, plugins, and iframes until consent
- Supports regional banners, consent records, and legal-document generation
Where it doesn't
- Free scanning is limited to the first 50 pages
- Personal covers only 1 website
- Multi-site plans cost $179 or $399 per site per year
- CookieYes8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A web-focused consent platform with a free plan, scanning and automatic blocking.
Visit CookieYesFull verdict → - Complianz7.8/10 · Free plan
A WordPress-first consent tool with scanning, blocking, records, and regional banners.
Visit ComplianzFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026
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