CookieYes scores 3.8 out of 5 in our review; Consently scores 3.7. The gap is narrow, but where each tool wins is specific. CookieYes is the certified, WordPress-native incumbent trusted by 1.5 million sites, with deep certifications, a mature scanner, and the category's most-praised support. Consently is the flat-priced, all-features challenger by Dorik, Inc. Every feature ships on every plan. Five domains run $199 per year versus roughly $2,750 on CookieYes, and Consently adds a Terms and Conditions generator. One platform prices per domain with features gated by tier. The other bundles capacity and unlocks everything from the entry plan.
Both are scored here on the same public rubric we apply to every CMP, with no exceptions. Consently operates a competing platform, so the disclosure belongs upfront: we scored both products on identical evidence, and CookieYes leads overall.
Consently vs CookieYes: Scorecard and Verdict
Both products are scored on the same seven weighted dimensions we apply to every CMP. The per-dimension scores below come straight from each product's full review, with no re-scoring for this comparison.
| Dimension (weight) | Consently | CookieYes |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance and frameworks (25%) | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Cookie scanning and auto-blocking (20%) | 3.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Banner and consent experience (15%) | 4.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Ease of setup and integrations (15%) | 4.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Pricing and value (15%) | 4.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Performance and reliability (5%) | 3.5/5 | 3.0/5 |
| Support and reputation (5%) | 3.0/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Overall | 3.7/5 | 3.8/5 |
CookieYes edges the overall on certifications, scanner maturity, ease, and support reputation. Consently wins pricing and value outright (4.5 versus 2.5), the exact dimension this comparison turns on. We score from live pricing pages, current documentation, certification records, and verified user reviews. The full weighting sits on our how we score every platform page. Consently operates a competing CMP and is scored here on identical evidence.
Consently vs CookieYes: Which Should You Choose?
CookieYes scores 3.8 out of 5; Consently scores 3.7. The scores are very close overall, and the right pick depends almost entirely on your setup.
CookieYes is the stronger fit for single-site owners and WordPress natives. They get a certified, proven tool with a genuine free-forever plan, a mature scanner, and the deepest support reputation in the category. Consently is the stronger fit for multi-site operators and agencies. Five domains run $199 per year flat versus roughly $2,750 per year on CookieYes Ultimate. Every feature (IAB TCF, consent records, weekly scans, geo-targeting, three generators, live chat) is included from the entry plan. The tool works on any platform via a single hosted script.
The philosophical difference is structural. CookieYes built its business on a per-domain, per-month pricing model with features gated by tier. That model rewards single-site buyers and penalizes anyone adding domains. Consently inverted it: one flat capacity price per year, all features included, domains bundled. Neither model is wrong. Your domain count and feature requirements decide which one costs less and delivers more.
Consently vs CookieYes at a Glance
Here is how the two compare on the dimensions that decide a CMP purchase.
| Consently | CookieYes | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.7/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Starting price | $99/yr (1 domain, 100K pageviews) | $0 (free-forever, 5K pageviews) |
| Pricing model | Flat capacity (domains + pageviews bundled) | Per domain, per month |
| Cost for 5 domains | $199/yr (Premium plan) | ~$2,750/yr (5 x Ultimate annual) |
| Free tier | 14-day trial only | Free-forever up to 5,000 pageviews |
| Pageview overage | None (banner keeps running; alerts you) | $0.30 per 1,000 on Basic and Pro |
| Features on entry plan | All | Gated (CSS/multilingual Basic+; IAB TCF/GPC/geo Pro+; branding removal/scan-behind-login Ultimate) |
| IAB TCF | Every plan | Pro+ ($25/mo/domain) |
| GPC | Not supported | Pro+ ($25/mo/domain) |
| Policy generators | 3 (cookie, privacy, Terms & Conditions) | 2 (cookie, privacy only) |
| Cookie scanner | Revamped engine, weekly scans all plans, no scan-behind-login | 100,000+ cookie DB, scan-behind-login Ultimate, pages-per-scan capped (100-8,000 by tier) |
| Certifications | AC v2 certified; Google CMP Partner listing pending | Google-certified CMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS |
| Banner languages | 35 | 40+ to 170+ (CookieYes own pages vary) |
| Platform | Hosted script (all platforms) + WP plugin | Native WP plugin (1.5M+ installs), Shopify app, Wix app |
| Support | Live chat on every plan | Email all tiers; chat Basic+ |
| Reviews | AppSumo 4.0 (27 reviews) | G2 4.8 (299), Capterra 4.7 (45), Trustpilot 4.8 (330), WordPress.org 4.8 (~3,120) |
| Best for | Multi-site/agency, all-features value | Single-site/WordPress, certified + proven |
What Is CookieYes?
CookieYes is a UK-based, Google-certified consent management platform that began in 2018 as the Cookie Law Info WordPress plugin. It now powers more than 1.5 million sites. The product covers a cookie banner, auto-scanning and blocking against a database of 100,000-plus known cookies, consent logging, and privacy and cookie policy generation. You install it via a one-line snippet, a native WordPress plugin, a Shopify app, or a Wix app.
CookieYes Limited operates the product out of the UK with a team of around 48 people across two time zones. It holds a full certification stack: Google-certified CMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, WCAG, and PCI DSS. Its organic search footprint (Domain Rating 92, ~17,800 US organic visits per month, 78,000+ referring domains) signals a category leader. Enterprise clients including Decathlon, KFC, Toyota, and Heineken appear on the homepage. The product scope is squarely SMB and agency, not full enterprise governance.
The consistent praise: ease of use is the most-cited positive across G2, Capterra, and WordPress.org, and support responsiveness is the category's highest-rated. The consistent friction is threefold: per-domain pricing that compounds with each site added, pageview overage charges on Basic and Pro, and tier-gating. Features most businesses need (multilingual banners, IAB TCF, GPC, geo-targeting) sit behind Pro or Ultimate. For the complete evaluation, see our full CookieYes review.
What Is Consently?
Consently is an all-in-one consent management platform by Dorik, Inc., launched in October 2025. It bundles a cookie banner, cookie-tracker-script-iframe scanning with auto-blocking, consent logs, and three policy generators (cookie, privacy, and Terms and Conditions) into one subscription. Every feature is included on every plan. Pricing is by capacity across three tiers. One domain and 100,000 pageviews cost $99 per year. Five domains and one million pageviews cost $199 per year. Ten domains and three million pageviews cost $499 per year.
Dorik, Inc. has operated since 2020 as a profitable website-builder company, and Consently is its compliance product. The honest maturity context: Consently launched eight months ago. Its independent review base is thin (AppSumo 4.0 from 27 reviews). Its certification stack is partial: AC v2 is live, and the full Google CMP Partner listing is pending. Its scanner was revamped, and the team describes it as roughly 70 percent more accurate. It still lacks scan-behind-login and the database depth CookieYes has built over six years.
What it does offer at any price point: IAB TCF, Google Consent Mode v2, geo-targeting, weekly scans, live chat, and three generators. Visit Consently or read our Consently review for the full scored evaluation.
Pricing: Per-Domain Tiers vs Flat Multi-Domain Plans
CookieYes prices per domain per month with pageview caps plus overage and features gated by tier. Consently prices by capacity at $99 to $499 per year with every feature included. For a single site on a tight budget, CookieYes wins outright with its free-forever plan. For any multi-site or growing setup, the math inverts sharply.
CookieYes Pricing
CookieYes runs four tiers, all billed per domain per month.
- Free: $0, 5,000 pageviews, 100 pages per scan, email support only, basic banner customization, no multilingual, no IAB TCF, no GPC, no geo-targeting, no chat; one free plan per account
- Basic: $10/mo/domain (~$100/yr/domain annual), 100,000 pageviews plus $0.30 per 1,000 over, 600 pages per scan, adds CSS and multilingual, adds chat; still no IAB TCF, GPC, geo-targeting
- Pro: $25/mo/domain (~$250/yr/domain annual), 300,000 pageviews plus $0.30 per 1,000 over, 4,000 pages per scan, adds IAB TCF v2.3, GPC, geo-targeting, monthly scheduled scans; still no branding removal or scan-behind-login
- Ultimate: $55/mo/domain (~$550/yr/domain annual), unlimited pageviews, 8,000 pages per scan, weekly scans, branding removal, scan-behind-login, custom logo
Annual billing gives two months free. For five domains on Ultimate: 5 x $550 = $2,750 per year. See the CookieYes pricing page for current figures.
Consently Pricing
Consently runs three tiers, all billed per year with every feature included.
- Basic: $99/yr, 1 domain, 100,000 pageviews shared across the account
- Premium: $199/yr, 5 domains, 1,000,000 pageviews
- Enterprise: $499/yr, 10 domains, 3,000,000 pageviews
No per-domain stacking. No pageview overage: the banner keeps running near the cap, and you receive alerts before it is reached. Every feature (IAB TCF, consent records, weekly scans, geo-targeting, three generators, live chat) is on every plan. See the full tier comparison at Consently pricing.
Which Is Cheaper for Your Setup?
The break-even logic is straightforward.
For a single site with real free-tier needs: CookieYes wins. Its free-forever plan at 5,000 pageviews is a genuine option Consently does not offer. Its Basic at ~$100/yr is also competitive against Consently's $99/yr entry.
For multiple sites, the math flips fast. Five domains on Consently Premium: $199/yr. Five domains on CookieYes Ultimate: ~$2,750/yr. CookieYes's own comparison page states Consently is 90-plus percent cheaper at multi-site scale across every tier pairing. That gap holds even against CookieYes Basic (~$500/yr for 5 domains). Basic still costs more than Consently Premium and gates out IAB TCF, GPC, geo-targeting, and scheduled scans.
For growing traffic on lower tiers: CookieYes Basic and Pro add $0.30 per 1,000 pageviews over the cap. Consently has no overage. At 200,000 pageviews on one site, CookieYes Basic overages run $30 extra per month ($360/yr) on top of the base.
Feature Gating: All-Features-on-Every-Plan vs CookieYes's Tier Wall
On Consently, every feature is included from the entry plan: IAB TCF, consent records, weekly scans, geo-targeting, three generators, custom CSS, multilingual, and live chat. On CookieYes, the features most businesses need are gated by tier.
Here is what CookieYes gates and what Consently includes on every plan:
| Feature | CookieYes (which tier) | Consently (all plans) |
|---|---|---|
| Custom colors | Basic+ ($10/mo) | Included |
| Custom CSS | Pro+ ($25/mo) | Included |
| Multilingual banner | Basic+ ($10/mo) | Included (35 languages) |
| IAB TCF v2.3 | Pro+ ($25/mo) | Included |
| Global Privacy Control | Pro+ ($25/mo) | Not supported |
| Geo-targeting | Pro+ ($25/mo) | Included |
| Scheduled scanning | Pro+ ($25/mo monthly; Ultimate weekly) | Weekly on all plans |
| Branding removal | Ultimate ($55/mo) | Included |
| Scan-behind-login | Ultimate ($55/mo) | Not available |
| Live chat support | Basic+ ($10/mo) | All plans |
CookieYes has one feature Consently does not: GPC (Global Privacy Control). It matters for California-site operators who want automatic opt-out signal handling without user action. Consently does not yet support GPC. If GPC is a hard requirement and you are on a budget, CookieYes Pro at $25/mo/domain is your floor.
Cookie Scanning, Blocking, and Detection Accuracy
CookieYes runs a mature cookie scanner backed by a 100,000-plus cookie database, with scan-behind-login on Ultimate and an AI Classifier for auto-categorization. The pages-per-scan cap by tier (100 to 8,000) limits how much of a large site each scan covers on lower tiers. Detection accuracy is its single most-cited complaint. G2's own AI summary surfaces "inaccurate cookie detection" as the top con, mentioned by eight reviewers. A detailed 2023 WordPress.org audit documented cookies firing before consent and after "Decline All." CookieYes has since shipped improvements and added GPC (Pro+). The concern still persists in current reviews.
Consently scans cookies, trackers, scripts, and iframes with weekly scans on every plan and no published pages-per-scan cap. The scanner was revamped, and the team describes it as roughly 70 percent more accurate. It does not scan behind login, which limits its ability to catch cookies on authenticated pages. Its database is newer and smaller than CookieYes's 100,000-plus entry count.
The honest read on both: neither is flawless. CookieYes has more depth and database history; Consently is newer and lacks scan-behind-login. I recommend testing "Decline All" blocking on your own site with either tool before committing. If your site has many authenticated pages, CookieYes Ultimate's scan-behind-login is the only option between these two.
Setup and Ease of Use: One Hosted Script vs the WordPress-Native Path
Both tools are no-code and install in minutes. The difference is platform depth, not difficulty.
CookieYes installs three ways: a one-line code snippet, its native WordPress plugin, or the Shopify and Wix apps. The plugin carries 1.5 million-plus installs and a 4.7 to 4.8 rating across ~3,120 reviews. The WordPress plugin is the category's deepest native integration, with per-platform guides, a large community, and setup friction reported as low across G2 and Capterra. Ease of use is CookieYes's most-praised attribute across all review platforms.
Consently installs as one hosted script on any platform that accepts head-tag scripts: WordPress (official plugin available), Shopify, Wix, Webflow, Squarespace, Framer, and custom builds. You add the script, run a scan, and publish. Live chat is available on every plan, including the entry tier, so setup support is immediate.
Close call on speed. CookieYes's WordPress-native depth and install-base size give it a modest edge for WordPress owners. For non-WordPress stacks, the hosted-script approach is equally fast and the live chat removes friction faster. If WordPress is your primary stack, compare the best CMP for WordPress options before deciding.
Compliance, Certifications, and Policy Documents
Both platforms cover GDPR, CCPA and CPRA, Google Consent Mode v2, and IAB TCF. The differences are in certification depth, GPC, and the policy documents each tool generates.
CookieYes holds the fuller certification stack: Google-certified CMP, ISO 27001, SOC 2, WCAG, and PCI DSS. It honors GPC on Pro and above, which Consently does not yet support. It generates two legal documents: a privacy policy and a cookie policy.
Consently includes IAB TCF on every plan (no Pro upgrade required). It generates three documents: a cookie policy, a privacy policy, and a Terms and Conditions document. No other tool in this comparison generates Terms as part of the base subscription. It does not hold ISO 27001 or SOC 2, and the full Google CMP Partner listing is pending. Both build a compliant cookie consent banner, but the documents and the certifications differ in ways that matter at procurement.
The certification gap is real and should not be minimized. For regulated industries or enterprise procurement, CookieYes's ISO 27001 and SOC 2 will come up in vendor questionnaires. Consently is not yet there. For buyers who want a Terms generator alongside cookie and privacy policies, Consently is the only option in this pair. If your shortlist also includes Cookiebot, our CookieYes vs Cookiebot head-to-head breaks that certification pairing down.
Support, Reputation, and Track Record
CookieYes has the deeper reputation by a wide margin. G2 4.8 from 299 reviews (G2). Capterra 4.7 from 45 reviews (Capterra). Trustpilot 4.8 from 330 reviews. WordPress.org 4.7 to 4.8 from ~3,120 plugin reviews. Support responsiveness is the most-praised attribute across every platform. The only consistent negative: inaccurate cookie detection (8 G2 mentions), perceived cost at multi-domain scale, and occasional performance slowdowns.
Consently is young. Its review base is AppSumo-only at this stage: 4.0 from 27 reviews. That is a thin base to judge support quality from. What it does commit to structurally: live chat on every plan, including the entry plan. CookieYes reserves chat for Basic and above; its free plan is email-only. In practice, a new Consently user on the $99/yr plan gets live chat access that a CookieYes free user does not.
The honest assessment: CookieYes's support reputation is earned over six years and thousands of reviews. Consently has not had the time to build that track record. If proven support is a procurement criterion, CookieYes leads. If you want live chat without a minimum spend, Consently's all-plans policy is the edge.
Multi-Site and Agency Management
For agencies and multi-site owners, the two platforms diverge sharply on economics and tooling.
CookieYes runs an Agency Partner Program with 900-plus partners across 30 countries. Partners receive up to 50 percent discounts on licenses, a central client dashboard for managing all sites, and the ability to invite clients as users. The underlying billing is still per domain, but the partner discount compresses the cost for volume buyers.
Consently bundles 5 or 10 domains into one flat annual plan ($199 or $499 per year), no partner discount required. The multi-domain economics are built into the base pricing. It works across any platform via a hosted script, which matters for agencies managing mixed WordPress, Webflow, and Squarespace clients. It does not yet offer separate client sub-account dashboards, which limits the white-label resale motion.
The Layer-2 agency analysis (re-weighted per the methodology's agency segment profile) gives Consently a composite of 3.76 versus CookieYes at 3.43. Consently wins the segment on economics and cross-platform reach; CookieYes wins on reseller-tooling depth and the existing partner program. NEITHER platform ships true per-client sub-account dashboards on self-serve: CookieYes's central dashboard comes closest, but clients are invited as users rather than siloed accounts.
For agencies managing ten or more client domains, Consently's flat pricing is the clearer financial argument. For agencies that need a resale and billing infrastructure, CookieYes's partner program is more developed. Agencies weighing all options should also read our best CMP for agencies guide.
Consently vs CookieYes: The Verdict
CookieYes scores 3.8/5 and Consently scores 3.7/5. The scores are close. The use cases are not.
Choose CookieYes if:
- You run one site (or a few that fit cleanly within one tier)
- You are WordPress-native and want the deepest plugin plus the largest install base in the category
- You weight Google-certified CMP status, ISO 27001, SOC 2, IAB TCF v2.3, GPC, a mature scanner, and scan-behind-login
- You want a genuine free-forever plan as your starting point
- You prize a deep, current review base and the category's most-praised support
Choose Consently if:
- You run multiple sites or an agency where per-domain CookieYes billing compounds (5 sites run ~$2,750/yr versus $199/yr)
- You want every feature (IAB TCF, consent records, weekly scans, geo-targeting, three generators, live chat) on the entry plan without upgrading
- You need a Terms and Conditions document generated alongside cookie and privacy policies
- You want live chat on every plan, including the entry tier
- You want predictable capacity billing with no pageview overage and no per-domain stacking
- You run on Wix, Squarespace, Webflow, Framer, or a custom stack and want one hosted script on any platform
Both scores come from the same public rubric described in our scorecard above. Consently operates a competing CMP and is recommended here for the segments where it wins honestly on the evidence, not by default. CookieYes leads on certifications, track record, and scanner maturity, and it earns its 3.8 rating.
If neither fits exactly, see our roundup of the best CookieYes alternatives. Readers weighing Termly as the other budget option can see our CookieYes vs Termly comparison.
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FAQs
Is Consently better than CookieYes?
Not universally. CookieYes scores 3.8/5 versus Consently's 3.7/5 overall. It leads on certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, Google-certified CMP), scanner maturity, track record, and support reputation. Consently leads on flat multi-domain pricing (5 domains $199/yr versus ~$2,750/yr), all-features-on-every-plan, a Terms generator, live chat on every plan, and cross-platform flexibility. The better pick depends on your domain count, platform, and which gaps matter most.
Why is CookieYes so expensive for multiple domains?
CookieYes prices per domain per month. Each domain needs its own paid plan, and the cost stacks with every site you add. Five sites on CookieYes Ultimate run approximately $2,750 per year, plus $0.30 per 1,000 pageviews over the cap on Basic and Pro tiers. Consently bundles five domains for $199 per year flat with no overage. At multi-site scale, that is a structural pricing difference, not a discount.
Does CookieYes have a free plan, and what does it leave out?
Yes, CookieYes offers a free-forever plan at 5,000 pageviews per month and 100 pages per scan. It covers a basic banner, a consent log, Google Consent Mode v2, and email support. It excludes custom styling, multilingual banners, geo-targeting, IAB TCF, GPC, scheduled scans, and live chat. Only one free plan is allowed per account, so agencies cannot provision multiple free domains without additional paid plans.
Is Consently cheaper than CookieYes for multiple sites?
Yes, substantially. Consently's Premium plan covers five domains for $199 per year; the Enterprise plan covers ten domains for $499 per year. CookieYes charges per domain, and the vendor's own comparison page states Consently is 90-plus percent cheaper at multi-site scale across every tier pairing. Even at CookieYes Basic (~$100/yr per domain), five domains run ~$500 per year versus $199 for Consently Premium. Basic also gates out IAB TCF, GPC, geo-targeting, and scheduled scans.
Does Consently support Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF like CookieYes?
Yes, both platforms support Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF. Consently includes them on every plan. CookieYes also supports Google Consent Mode v2 on all tiers, but it gates IAB TCF v2.3 to Pro ($25/mo/domain) and above. One capability CookieYes adds that Consently does not yet support: Global Privacy Control (GPC), which automatically processes opt-out signals on Pro and above.
Does CookieYes have a terms and conditions generator?
No. CookieYes generates a privacy policy and a cookie policy. It does not generate Terms and Conditions. Consently generates three documents on every plan: a cookie policy, a privacy policy, and a Terms and Conditions document. If you need all three from one tool, Consently is the only option in this comparison.
Can I switch from CookieYes to Consently?
Yes. Switching is a fresh setup, not a direct migration. You install the Consently hosted script (or the WordPress plugin), configure your banner and consent categories, run a scan, and publish. Existing CookieYes consent logs do not transfer, so plan the cutover date around your audit requirements. The setup itself is fast: live chat is available during the process on every Consently plan.
Which is easier to set up, Consently or CookieYes?
Both are no-code and live in under 30 minutes for most sites. CookieYes has the more mature WordPress plugin and a larger guide library built over six years. Consently installs as one hosted script on any platform with live chat support available immediately. For WordPress owners, CookieYes has a slight edge from its native plugin and community. For non-WordPress platforms, Consently's single-script approach is equally fast.
Is CookieYes good for agencies managing many client sites?
CookieYes has a real Agency Partner Program: 900-plus partners, a central client dashboard, and up to 50 percent partner discounts. The underlying billing is still per domain, which compounds with client count. Consently bundles 5 or 10 domains into one flat plan ($199 or $499 per year) and works across any platform stack. It does not yet offer separate per-client sub-account dashboards, and neither platform offers true per-client sub-accounts on self-serve. For flat multi-domain economics across mixed platform clients, Consently is cheaper. For a more developed resale and client management infrastructure, CookieYes's partner program leads.
