Consently is a flat-priced, all-features consent management platform (CMP) by Dorik. It runs on any site via one script and bundles cookie, privacy, and terms policy generators on every plan. Axeptio is a premium, design-led French CMP that turns the cookie banner into a branded, opt-in-optimizing experience. The decision hinges on whether you prioritize banner design and mobile-app consent or flat multi-domain pricing and bundled legal documents. This comparison is published by Consently and scores both tools on the same public rubric.
Consently vs Axeptio: Which Should You Choose?
Axeptio scores 4.0 out of 5 overall; Consently scores 3.7 out of 5. Axeptio is the stronger pick for the best-designed consent banner, a native mobile SDK, or EU and publisher ad-tech depth, when you run one site. Consently wins if you manage multiple sites, want every feature and policy generators on a flat plan, or need predictable, affordable pricing without tier-gating.
We score both tools on the same seven-category rubric. Consently is not exempt or ranked first by default (see how we score for the full methodology). The scoring below matches the scores in our individual reviews of each product.
| Dimension | Consently | Axeptio |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance and framework coverage | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Cookie scanning and auto-blocking | 3.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Banner and consent experience | 4.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Ease of setup and integrations | 4.0/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Pricing and value | 4.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Performance and reliability | 3.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Support and reputation | 3.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Overall | 3.7/5 | 4.0/5 |
Axeptio scores higher overall. Its lead is widest in compliance depth, banner UX, and support reputation. Consently leads on pricing. Per-segment, the winner flips: the decisive capability that determines fit often has nothing to do with the overall score.
Consently vs Axeptio at a Glance (Comparison Table)
The table below covers every dimension a buyer should check before choosing.
| Consently | Axeptio | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.7/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Pricing model | Flat capacity (domains + pageviews); all features every plan | Per-domain tiers; features gated by tier |
| Free option | 14-day full-feature trial, no credit card required | Free-forever plan (200 visitors/mo); trial-like, no scanner or TCF |
| Starting paid price | $99/yr (1 domain) | $29/mo ($313/yr), 1 domain |
| Multi-domain (self-serve) | $199/yr for 5 domains; $499/yr for 10; one dashboard | Not available; every self-serve tier = 1 domain; multi-domain = Contact Sales |
| Usage limits | 100k/1M/3M pageviews/mo by tier, shared across all domains | Hard per-tier pageview caps: 5k/100k/500k/mo; exceeding forces a tier upgrade |
| Policy generators | Three (cookie, privacy, terms) on every plan | None; Terms module logs acceptance of your documents only |
| Cookie scanning | Full-site, weekly scheduled, and on-demand on every plan | Shake free audit + in-product scanner: 5 scans/mo (Small), 30/mo (Medium+) |
| Auto-blocking | Scripts and iframes before consent | Scripts and iframes before consent |
| Consent records | Yes, on every plan | Yes, from Free tier |
| Consent banner UX | Customizable: layouts, colors, CSS, preference center, 35 languages | Conversational banner with hero video, illustrations, Consent Wall; case studies show rates up to 84% |
| A/B testing | No | Yes (Enterprise only) |
| Native mobile SDK | No | Yes: iOS Swift + Android Kotlin, under 2MB, 2,000-plus trackers |
| Languages | 35 banner languages; 10-plus policy languages | Multilingual from Small plan; mobile SDK supports 25 languages |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | Yes | Yes |
| IAB TCF | Yes, v2.3 | Yes, v2.3 (IAB Europe + IAB Canada, CMP ID #260) |
| Certifications | Google AC v2; CMP Partner listing pending; no ISO 27001 | GOLD Google CMP Partner; ISO 27001 v.2022 |
| GPC support | No | Listed in Shake multi-regulation reporting |
| Forced banner logo | No (paid plans) | Yes on lower tiers; removed by upgrading |
| Support | Live chat on every plan | Ticketing from Small plan; dedicated CSM at Enterprise/Agency |
| Track record | Launched October 2025; ~4.0/5 from ~25 AppSumo reviews | G2 4.7/5 (134 reviews); Capterra 4.9/5 (61 reviews); 80,000-plus sites |
What Is Axeptio?
Axeptio is a premium French consent management platform, founded in 2018 in Montpellier by CEO Romain Bessuges-Meusy. Its thesis is that the cookie banner is a conversion lever, not a compliance tax. The product earns a GOLD rating in Google's CMP Partner Program. It also holds IAB TCF v2.3 certification (CMP ID #260, covering IAB Europe and IAB Canada). It achieved ISO 27001 v.2022 certification in January 2026. Its install base is brand-stated at between 80,000 and 200,000 websites. On G2 it holds 4.7 out of 5 across 134 reviews; on Capterra, 4.9 out of 5 from 61 reviewers. For the full standalone evaluation, see our full Axeptio review.
What Is Consently?
Consently is an all-in-one hosted CMP built by Dorik. It runs on any website or app via one line of JavaScript, with no plugin stack required. Every plan includes cookie scanning, auto-blocking, consent logs, banner customization in 35 languages, Google Consent Mode v2, and IAB TCF 2.3. Every plan also bundles three policy generators (cookie policy, privacy policy, and terms of service). The flat pricing means the $99/yr Basic plan has the same feature set as the $499/yr Enterprise plan. Only the domain count and pageview allowance differ. Consently launched in October 2025 and has a thin independent review base compared to Axeptio. It carries around 25 AppSumo reviews at roughly 4.0/5, with no G2 or Capterra profile yet.
Pricing: Per-Domain Tiers vs Flat Multi-Domain Plans
Axeptio charges per domain and gates features by tier. Every self-serve plan covers one domain. Consently charges by capacity (domains plus pageviews) and includes all features on every plan starting at $99/yr for one domain.
Axeptio Pricing
Axeptio's four self-serve tiers are structured around hard per-domain, per-month pageview ceilings, per Axeptio's pricing page. Exceeding the ceiling forces a tier upgrade; there is no metered overage.
- Free: $0, one domain, 200 visitors/month. Includes consent storage, graphic customization, Google Consent Mode v2, and Microsoft UET. Excludes cookie scanner, IAB TCF, and statistics. Reviewers describe it as trial-like, with preference-persistence issues and persistent upgrade prompts.
- Small: $29/month or $313/year, one domain, 5,000 pageviews/month. Adds IAB TCF (Europe and Canada), basic statistics, 5 scans/month, multilingual support, and ticketing support. Axeptio logo appears on the banner.
- Medium: $69/month or $745/year, one domain, 100,000 pageviews/month ("Most Popular"). Adds analytics connectors, Consent Wall, and 30 schedulable scans/month.
- Large: $129/month or $1,393/year, one domain plus subdomains, 500,000 pageviews/month. Adds standard statistics and a cookie list.
- Enterprise/Agency: Contact Sales. Unlimited domains, A/B testing, API access, packaged mobile SDKs, advanced analytics, dedicated account manager.
The annual discount is approximately 10%. A/B testing, API access, and the mobile SDK are all Enterprise-only. Price increases since 2021 are a documented complaint across G2 and Capterra, often noted as arriving without advance notice.
Consently Pricing
Consently's three tiers vary only on domain count and pageview allowance. Every feature is included at every tier, with no gating.
- Basic: $99/year, 1 domain, 100,000 pageviews/month.
- Premium: $199/year, 5 domains, 1,000,000 pageviews/month, multi-site dashboard, priority support.
- Enterprise: $499/year, 10 domains, 3,000,000 pageviews/month, priority support.
All plans include a 14-day full-feature free trial with no credit card required. Pageviews are shared across all domains on the plan. There are no silent auto-upgrades.
Which Is Cheaper for Your Setup?
For one low-traffic site, Axeptio's free-forever plan (200 visitors/month) costs nothing to start. Its Small plan at $29/month ($313/year) can also beat Consently's $99/year Basic for a single low-traffic domain under 5,000 monthly pageviews. That comparison holds only for one site at the lowest tier.
For multiple sites, Consently usually wins by a wide margin. Covering five domains on Axeptio means five separate self-serve plans at $29/month each: $145/month minimum, or $1,565/year. The alternative is a Contact Sales Enterprise quote. Consently's Premium plan covers five domains for $199/year. For any buyer managing more than one site, the pricing architecture is decisive.
Features and Policy Generators: What Each Tool Includes
Both tools cover the CMP core: cookie banner, scanning, auto-blocking, consent logs, Google Consent Mode v2, and IAB TCF. How they package those features differs sharply.
Consently includes several things Axeptio gates or lacks.
- Three policy generators (cookie policy, privacy policy, terms of service) on every plan, including Basic.
- IAB TCF 2.3 on the entry plan ($99/year).
- All analytics, scanning, and multi-language features on every plan, with no tier minimum.
- Live chat support on every plan.
Axeptio has several capabilities Consently lacks.
- Native iOS and Android mobile SDKs (Enterprise only). The SDKs weigh under 2MB, cover 2,000-plus trackers, and support 25-language auto-translation with offline sync.
- A/B testing on banners (Enterprise only).
- Consent Wall, available from Medium ($69/month).
- A publisher-grade IAB TCF stack with Pay-or-Consent, cross-domain consent, and a 1,500-plus vendor catalog.
- ISO 27001 v.2022 certification and GOLD Google CMP Partner status.
Axeptio's "Terms" module deserves a direct note: it is not a policy generator. It logs and records user acceptance of legal documents you supply and tracks version changes. It does not author cookie policies, privacy policies, or terms of service. If you need those documents created, Consently's three generators cover them on every plan, including the $99/year entry tier.
Consent Banner and Customization
Axeptio's consent banner is its core product differentiator, and conceding that plainly is the honest reading of the evidence. Its conversational banner supports hero video embeds, branded illustrations, "cookie character" mascots, and custom typography. A Consent Wall format also places consent as a deliberate full-screen interaction. Case studies on the Axeptio site show consent rates of 72% to 84%: Gites de France Corsica reached 72%, and Speedway achieved around 80%. That level of opt-in optimization is documented, not marketing copy.
Axeptio's banner does carry a documented limitation on lower tiers. The Axeptio logo appears on banners for Small and Medium subscribers and is only removed by upgrading. Its playful, cartoon-style aesthetic also attracts a specific note across multiple review sources: it may look out of place on formal or regulated brands.
Consently's banner is clean, fully customizable across layouts, colors, fonts, and custom CSS, supports a preference center, and renders in 35 languages. It is not designed as an opt-in optimization engine, and it does not claim case-study consent-rate lifts. If the banner needs to feel like part of the brand experience and maximize opt-in rates, Axeptio leads clearly. If a professional, on-brand banner at a predictable price is the requirement, Consently delivers without the logo problem or the per-tier design gating.
Setup, Support, and Ease of Use
Consently runs on any site via a single hosted JavaScript snippet. There is no plugin to maintain or version to update. Users in AppSumo reviews report going live in under 30 minutes, and live chat is available on every plan including Basic. The setup sequence is: add your site, install the script, run the automated scan, publish your banner. Nothing in that process requires a developer.
Axeptio's setup is friendly and its Shake cookie-scanner auto-configures the initial banner. Its UI is polished. The experience becomes more variable after that initial step. Multiple review sources note a beginner learning curve and documentation that is hard to navigate for advanced GTM setups. Support is ticketing-only (no live chat) outside Enterprise accounts. That support, when it does respond, is widely praised: G2 reviewers consistently describe the team as responsive, knowledgeable, and willing to work through technical challenges. The documented friction is in self-serve complexity, not in support quality once engaged.
For a buyer who wants to be live in 30 minutes with live chat on call, Consently is the simpler path. For a buyer willing to invest setup time in exchange for deeper banner control and a more polished UI, Axeptio's experience is rewarding.
Cookie Scanning, Blocking, and Compliance Coverage
Both platforms scan cookies and auto-block third-party scripts and iframes before consent is given. Both cover GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Google Consent Mode v2, and IAB TCF 2.3. The difference is depth.
Axeptio's compliance stack is broader and more certified. It holds GOLD Google CMP Partner status, the highest CMP certification tier from Google. It also holds ISO 27001 v.2022 (achieved January 2026) and IAB TCF v2.3 certification covering both IAB Europe and IAB Canada (CMP ID #260). Its publisher offering adds Pay-or-Consent walls, cross-domain consent syncing, and a 1,500-plus vendor catalog for programmatic ad tech. GPC (Global Privacy Control) is listed in Shake's multi-regulation reporting.
Consently covers GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD, PIPEDA, POPIA, and Law 25 from every plan, and includes three bundled policy generators for documentation. It is Google AC v2 certified, with its full CMP Partner listing pending. It does not yet support GPC as a live consent signal. Its scanner runs full-site scans on a weekly scheduled basis plus on-demand, available from the $99/yr entry plan. The scanner was revamped after early accuracy complaints, with accuracy improvements documented internally and in AppSumo feedback.
For ad-tech publishers who need Pay-or-Consent, TCF depth, or the GOLD certification level for ad-network compliance, Axeptio is the stronger choice. For buyers who need broad multi-regulation coverage plus bundled legal documents on one affordable plan, Consently is complete.
Multi-Site and Agency Management
Consently is purpose-built for multi-site scenarios. The Premium plan at $199/year covers five domains with a shared dashboard and all features. The Enterprise plan at $499/year covers ten domains. Pageviews are pooled across the account. One login manages all sites, scans, and consent logs from a single interface. See Consently's pricing plans for the full tier comparison.
Axeptio does not offer a flat multi-site self-serve option. Every Small, Medium, and Large plan covers exactly one domain. An agency managing five client sites on Axeptio either stacks five separate plans ($29/month each, $145/month total) or contacts sales for an Agency quote. Axeptio's Agency program offers "preferential and decreasing per-project rates" with no published flat price. There is also no self-serve path to a centralized multi-site dashboard without a sales conversation.
For agencies and freelancers managing multiple client sites, the flat-plan multi-domain architecture is the decisive dimension. Consently clears that gate; Axeptio does not on its self-serve tiers.
Consently vs Axeptio: The Verdict
Axeptio is the higher-scoring product overall at 4.0 out of 5. It is the better choice for most single-site buyers who treat the consent banner as a brand and conversion asset. Consently scores 3.7 out of 5 and is the better choice for multi-site operators, agencies, and price-sensitive buyers.
Choose Axeptio if:
- The cookie banner is a brand touchpoint and you want the best-designed, opt-in-optimizing consent experience on the market.
- You need a native mobile app SDK for iOS or Android.
- You are an EU brand or digital publisher who relies on IAB TCF v2.3, Pay-or-Consent, GOLD Google CMP Partner status, and ISO 27001 certification.
- You run one site and value a polished UI and responsive support team.
- You want a proven, heavily reviewed product with 80,000-plus sites and a 4.7/5 G2 rating.
Choose Consently if:
- You manage more than one website and want flat multi-domain pricing from one dashboard without a sales call.
- You want every feature, including IAB TCF 2.3, scanning, and three policy generators, on the entry plan with no tier-gating.
- You want predictable annual pricing with no forced banner logo, no risk of price-spike auto-upgrades, and live chat on every plan.
- You are a price-sensitive SMB, agency, or US/non-EU buyer who does not need premium banner design or a native mobile SDK.
Axeptio wins on banner UX, compliance depth, certifications, mobile, and track record. Consently wins on pricing architecture, features-included breadth, policy generators, and multi-site economics. Neither wins universally. If your needs do not fit either tool cleanly, see the best Axeptio alternatives for a wider ranked comparison.
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FAQs
Is Consently better than Axeptio?
Not universally. Axeptio scores 4.0 out of 5 overall. It is the better pick for premium banner design, a native mobile SDK, and EU or publisher compliance depth. It also has the more proven review base. Consently scores 3.7 and is better for multiple sites, all-features-on-a-flat-plan, bundled policy generators, and price-sensitive buyers. Which is better depends on what you need.
Is Axeptio or Consently cheaper for multiple websites?
For multiple sites, Consently is cheaper. Its Premium plan covers 5 domains for $199/year with all features. Covering 5 sites on Axeptio requires 5 separate self-serve plans at $29/month each, totaling $145/month or roughly $1,565/year. Alternatively, it means a Contact Sales Enterprise quote with no published flat price. For a single low-traffic site, Axeptio's free plan (200 visitors/month) or Small plan ($29/month) can be cheaper to start.
Does Axeptio generate privacy and cookie policies like Consently?
No. Axeptio has no policy generator. Its "Terms" module collects and records user acceptance of legal documents you supply. It does not write cookie policies, privacy policies, or terms of service. Consently includes three policy generators (cookie, privacy, terms) on every plan, including the $99/year Basic tier.
Does Consently have a native mobile app SDK like Axeptio?
No. Consently does not offer a native mobile SDK. Axeptio provides native iOS (Swift) and Android (Kotlin) SDKs, weighing under 2MB, supporting 2,000-plus trackers, and including 25-language auto-translation with offline sync. For in-app consent on iOS or Android, Axeptio is the stronger choice.
Which is better for agencies, Consently or Axeptio?
Consently, for cost and centralized management. It bundles 5 to 10 domains on one flat plan from one dashboard with live chat on every tier. Axeptio routes multi-site agencies to a "Contact Sales" Agency program with per-project rates and no published flat price. Axeptio is stronger for agencies on client-facing banner quality. Its customizable consent experience is a genuine differentiator for agencies whose clients treat the banner as a brand touchpoint.
Is Axeptio's free plan enough for GDPR compliance?
Not for most live sites. The free plan covers 200 visitors/month with consent storage, graphic customization, and Consent Mode v2. It excludes the cookie scanner, IAB TCF, and statistics. Reviewers report it behaves like a limited trial: it does not always persist user preferences reliably and shows persistent upgrade prompts. Any site with real traffic needs a paid plan. Consently's entry plan includes all features, including scanning and IAB TCF, from $99/year with a 14-day full-feature free trial.
Can I migrate from Axeptio to Consently?
There is no one-click importer. Consently is a fresh setup: add your site, install the one-line script, run the automated scan, configure and publish your banner. The process typically takes under 30 minutes, and live chat support is available on every plan to walk through it.
Do both support Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF?
Yes. Both support Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF 2.3. Axeptio additionally holds GOLD Google CMP Partner status, TCF certification across IAB Europe and IAB Canada (CMP ID #260), and ISO 27001 v.2022. Consently is Google AC v2 certified with its full CMP Partner listing pending. Consently does not yet support GPC (Global Privacy Control) as a live consent signal.
