Choose Termly if you run one site and mainly want attorney-crafted legal documents, a free starting tier, or the most trusted SMB compliance brand. Choose Consently if you run multiple sites and want every feature on a flat plan, with no Pro+ wall and weekly scans on every plan. Termly scores 3.8 out of 5 in our review and Consently scores 3.7, a near tie. The scores barely separate them, but the cost gap is dramatic. Five fully featured domains run $199 a year on Consently against roughly $900 a year on Termly Pro+, about 22 cents on the dollar. The right pick depends on how many sites you run, which features you need, and whether a separate license per domain is acceptable.
Quick Comparison: Consently vs Termly
Here is how the two platforms compare across the dimensions that matter most to site owners and agencies.
| Consently | Termly | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.7 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 |
| Pricing model | Flat multi-domain capacity | Per-website license |
| Starting price (paid) | $99/yr (1 domain) | $120/yr per domain (Starter) |
| 5 domains annual cost | $199/yr (Premium) | $600/yr+ (Starter) or $900/yr (Pro+) |
| Free plan | No (14-day trial, no CC) | Yes ($0, limited) |
| All features on every plan | Yes | No (heavy Pro+ gating) |
| IAB TCF 2.3 | All plans | Pro+ / Agency only |
| Consent logs | All plans | Pro+ / Agency only |
| Subdomain scanning | All plans | Pro+ / Agency only |
| Multi-language banners | 35 languages, all plans | 13 languages, Pro+ only |
| Scan frequency | Weekly + on-demand (all plans) | Quarterly (Free), Monthly (Starter), Weekly (Pro+) |
| Google CMP Partner | AC v2 certified (full listing pending) | Yes, Google CMP Partner |
| Policy generators | 3 (privacy, T&C, cookie) | 10 (widest library in category) |
| Track record | Launched Oct 2025 | Founded 2017, 2M businesses |
| G2 rating | 0 reviews (too new) | 4.3/5 (45 reviews) |
| Capterra rating | Not listed | 4.7/5 (80 reviews) |
How the Two Score: Our Verdict at a Glance
Termly edges Consently overall, 3.8 to 3.7, on the same 7-category rubric we apply to every consent platform. Termly earns its lead on compliance breadth, scanner maturity, policy-generator depth, and a seven-year track record. Consently wins decisively on pricing and value, and on the banner and consent experience.
| Dimension | Weight | Termly | Consently |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compliance and framework coverage | 25% | 4.5 | 3.5 |
| Cookie scanning and auto-blocking | 20% | 3.5 | 3.0 |
| Banner and consent experience | 15% | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Setup and ease of use | 15% | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Pricing and value | 15% | 2.5 | 4.5 |
| Performance and reliability | 5% | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Support and reputation | 5% | 4.0 | 3.0 |
| Overall | 100% | 3.8 | 3.7 |
We score each platform from its current documentation, its live pricing page, hands-on time in the product, framework records, and verified user reviews. We weight compliance and scanning most and reputation least. These numbers come from our published Termly review and our Consently review, scored identically. See how we score every CMP for the full weighting and evidence procedure.
Disclosure: this comparison is published by the Consently team. We scored Consently on the same rubric and evidence standard we apply to Termly. We did not exempt it, and we did not place it first by default.
What Is Termly?
Termly is an all-in-one privacy compliance suite founded in 2017 and trusted by over 2 million businesses in 150+ countries. It pairs ten attorney-crafted policy generators with a consent management platform covering scanning, customizable banners, preference center, DSAR forms, and Google Consent Mode v2. Termly has a permanent free tier and three paid plans (Starter, Pro+, Agency), each sold as a per-website license. The brand's defining strength is depth: it is the default answer for "[document] generator" searches and carries a Google CMP Partner badge.
Termly's core limitation is how its pricing stacks up for multi-site users. Every plan includes one website. Running five sites means buying five licenses. Key features (IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, subdomain scanning, multi-language banners, custom banner styles, regional consent rules, logo removal) are reserved for Pro+ and Agency. Starter users get monthly scans but cannot access consent logs, IAB TCF 2.3, or multi-language banners. Free users get quarterly scans, 10,000 monthly banner views, one policy, and a Termly watermark.
Termly's review ecosystem reflects its dominance: 4.3/5 on G2 from 45 reviews, 4.7/5 on Capterra from 80 reviews. Users consistently cite fast setup and a clean guided workflow. The most common complaints center on per-domain cost for multi-site users. The gap between the "free" marketing claim and the thinness of the actual free tier is a recurring theme. So is the frustration of reaching Pro+ just to get features that feel standard elsewhere.
What Is Consently?
The Consently consent management platform launched in October 2025, built by Dorik, the website-builder company. It is built around a single structural difference: every feature ships on every plan. IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, subdomain scanning, and 35-language banners are all included on Basic, Premium, and Enterprise alike. Geotargeting, weekly scans, on-demand scans, and Google Consent Mode v2 come with every plan. You pay for domains and pageview capacity, not for feature access.
Consently's three plans are Basic ($99/yr, 1 domain), Premium ($199/yr, 5 domains), and Enterprise ($499/yr, 10 domains). There is no free-forever tier. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial and no credit card required. Subdomains do not consume extra domain slots: blog.yourdomain.com and shop.yourdomain.com both count under one root domain slot.
Consently scores 3.7 out of 5 in our review. Its strongest dimensions are pricing (4.5) and the banner experience (4.0), with setup close behind (4.0). It trails on compliance (3.5), scanning maturity (3.0), and support track record (3.0). Those gaps reflect its stage: a well-designed, feature-complete platform still building the certifications and customer-service history that a 2017-founded tool has had years to establish.
Consently has no G2 or Capterra reviews yet. That is expected at eight months old. It cannot claim social proof, so it leads instead with product proof: flat pricing, all-features-on-every-plan, and a 14-day trial to let the product speak.
Compliance: Which Platform Covers More Ground?
Termly covers 28+ data privacy regulations globally, including GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, ePrivacy Directive, UK GDPR, and CalOPPA. It is a Google Certified CMP Partner, an IAPP Silver Member, and carries IAB compliance indicators. IAB TCF 2.3 is available but locked to Pro+ and Agency. Google Consent Mode v2 is split: basic from Starter, advanced from Pro+. The free plan offers GDPR protection only.
Consently covers GDPR and CCPA/CPRA as its primary frameworks, with automatic geotargeting to serve the correct opt-in or opt-out flow by region. IAB TCF 2.3, Google Consent Mode v2, and subdomain consent sharing are included on every plan. Consently holds Google Additional Consent AC v2 certification with a full Google CMP Partner listing pending. It does not yet have the IAPP membership or BBB accreditation Termly carries.
Neither tool is a clean win on Global Privacy Control. Termly honors GPC only where US state law requires it, and it is off by default, so the site owner must enable it. Consently does not currently detect the GPC signal at all. If GPC handling is a hard requirement, verify the current state with each vendor before you commit.
Verdict on compliance: Termly leads on regulatory breadth, depth of certifications, and a seven-year track record of keeping policies current through a dedicated legal team. Consently's compliance architecture is solid, and its all-plans IAB TCF 2.3 inclusion is a genuine edge for the Pro+ feature-gate problem. For a regulated enterprise needing demonstrated track record and the broadest certification portfolio, Termly is the safer bet. For a cost-conscious site owner who needs TCF 2.3 and Consent Mode v2 without paying $20/mo per site, Consently's all-plans inclusion delivers them.
Scores (from our published reviews): Compliance: Termly 4.5, Consently 3.5.
Cookie Scanning: How Deep Does Each Platform Go?
Termly scans for six cookie categories: Essential, Performance/Functionality, Analytics/Customization, Advertising, Social Networking, and Unclassified. Scan frequency is plan-gated: quarterly on Free, monthly on Starter, weekly on Pro+. Subdomain scanning is Pro+ only. The scanner auto-generates and continuously updates the cookie policy from scan results. One Capterra reviewer noted the scanner "occasionally misses certain cookies or categorizes them incorrectly, requiring manual adjustments."
Consently scans for cookies, trackers, scripts, and iframes. Every plan receives weekly scheduled scans plus on-demand scans triggered at any time. Subdomain scanning is included on every plan. Scan reports are generated automatically. Consently's scanner is newer and has less user-review data on its depth and accuracy.
Verdict on scanning: Termly's scanner has more field time and user validation behind it. On Free and Starter, the scan frequency (quarterly and monthly) is notably weaker than Consently's weekly baseline. On Pro+, the two are equivalent in cadence, with Termly's longer track record giving it an edge on scanner maturity. For any user who cannot or does not want Pro+, Consently's weekly scanning on all plans is a meaningful operational advantage.
Scores: Scanning: Termly 3.5, Consently 3.0.
Banner and Customization: How Much Control Do You Have?
Termly offers three display types (banner, modal, tooltip), three button options (Accept, Decline, Preferences), and multiple position options. Color, font, and button controls are available. However, custom banner styles, the ability to match brand identity beyond the defaults, are a Pro+ feature. The Termly watermark persists on Free and Starter banners until Pro+. Multi-language banner display (13 languages, auto-detected by visitor browser) is also Pro+ only.
Consently provides multiple banner layouts with custom colors, fonts, and a custom CSS option on every plan. A live banner preview is included. 35 languages are available on every plan with automatic detection. No forced Consently watermark is added to banners. The floating revisit button and banner position controls are included on all plans.
Verdict on banner: For users who cannot reach Pro+, Consently's banner is more customizable out of the box and carries no forced branding. Termly's banner customization on Pro+ is comprehensive, but the paywall cuts off a significant portion of users from brand-matched banners and multi-language coverage. Consently's 35-language support is a genuine lead: Termly's 13-language Pro+ feature does not match it.
Scores: Banner: Termly 3.5, Consently 4.0.
Setup and Ease of Use: How Long Does It Take to Go Live?
Termly is consistently praised for fast setup. G2 reviewers report getting live in 30 minutes to two hours. The guided questionnaire for each policy generator walks users through every step. The WordPress plugin, GTM support, and copy-paste script install are available on all plans. The dashboard is clean and well-structured. Adding a second site adds friction, though. One G2 reviewer cited "confusion around adding a second domain."
Consently uses a one-line script setup and an official WordPress plugin on all plans. It also supports GTM and a Cloudflare Zaraz install path. The multi-site dashboard comes with Premium (5 domains) and Enterprise (10 domains), giving one login and one site selector across all domains. Basic covers one domain without the dashboard view. Live chat is available on every plan during setup. Consently launched in late 2025, so no user-review timing benchmarks exist yet. The install workflow is the same copy-paste approach Termly users already know.
Verdict on setup: Both platforms are fast to deploy for a single site. Termly's guided policy generators are the most polished in the category, refined over seven years, and that polish gives it a slight edge. For multi-site operations, Consently's single-account multi-domain management avoids the per-license purchase friction that Termly users report.
Scores: Setup: Termly 4.5, Consently 4.0.
Pricing: Where the Structural Difference Lives
This is the most important dimension for any multi-site buyer.
Single Site
For a single domain, Consently Basic undercuts Termly's full-feature tier while including everything that Termly gates to Pro+.
| Plan | Termly | Consently |
|---|---|---|
| Entry paid (annual) | $120/yr (Starter: 1 policy, 50k views, monthly scans, no TCF/logs/multi-lang) | $99/yr (Basic: all features, 100k pageviews, weekly + on-demand scans, TCF, logs, 35 languages) |
| Full features (annual) | $180/yr (Pro+: weekly scans, TCF, logs, custom styles, multi-language, no watermark) | $99/yr (Basic: all features included) |
Consently Basic at $99/yr costs less than Termly Pro+ at $180/yr. It also includes IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, multi-language, custom styles, and subdomain scanning without a tier restriction.
Multi-Site (5 Domains)
The cost gap becomes severe at five domains, where Termly's per-license model compounds against Consently's flat bundle.
| Sites (full CMP) | Termly Pro+ | Consently |
|---|---|---|
| 3 domains | $540/yr (3 × $180/yr) | $199/yr (Premium) |
| 5 domains | $900/yr (5 × $180/yr) | $199/yr (Premium) |
| 10 domains | Agency custom quote | $499/yr (Enterprise) |
At five domains with full features, Consently Premium at $199/yr runs at 22 cents for every dollar Termly Pro+ costs at $900/yr. The gap opens at the second site and widens from there. It is the defining structural reason to compare these two tools.
What Termly's Free Plan Actually Includes
Termly markets itself as "free." The free tier is real but narrow:
- 1 legal policy
- 10,000 monthly banner views
- Quarterly cookie scans
- GDPR compliance only
- Termly watermark on policies and banners
- No IAB TCF 2.3, no consent logs, no multi-language, no custom styles, no subdomain scanning
For a very small personal site with minimal traffic, the Free plan works. Sites nearing 10,000 monthly visitors will hit the view cap. Sites serving international audiences need multi-language. Sites that need consent logs for audits need Pro+. The Free plan does not cover those cases.
Consently has no free-forever tier. The 14-day trial (no credit card) gives full feature access. After the trial, the smallest paid plan is $99/yr.
Scores: Pricing: Termly 2.5, Consently 4.5.
Performance and Support
Performance. Both platforms deliver consent infrastructure via a lightweight JavaScript snippet. Neither publishes independent load-time benchmark data. Termly's CDN infrastructure is mature across 150+ countries. Consently's performance characteristics are not yet independently benchmarked at this publication date. No credible user complaint about page-load impact appears for either platform in the reviews examined.
Support. Termly offers email/help desk, phone support (+1 855-234-5020, Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM EST), knowledge base, FAQs, and chat. Agency tier adds training, onboarding, and compliance support. G2 and Capterra reviews are mixed on support quality: most users report fast, helpful responses; a minority cite slow follow-up or unresponsive tickets. One G2 reviewer (Tomáš N., 2024) reported a banner that stopped working after downgrading to free, with no support response for a week. That single review does not establish a pattern, but it illustrates downgrade-path risk.
Consently offers live chat on all plans and priority support on Premium and Enterprise, plus documentation and a community group. With no review data available, support quality is unverified at this stage.
Scores: Performance: Termly 3.5, Consently 3.5. Support: Termly 4.0, Consently 3.0.
Policy Generators: A Clear Termly Lead
Termly generates ten legal documents: privacy policy, terms and conditions, cookie policy, impressum, EULA, acceptable use policy, disclaimer, return/refund policy, shipping policy, and accessibility statement. All are attorney-crafted, automatically updated via a dedicated legal team, and available from the free tier (with a watermark and one-policy limit). The breadth and attorney-maintained quality of this library is one of Termly's strongest differentiators in the market.
Consently generates three: privacy policy, terms and conditions, and cookie policy. These cover the core requirements for most websites. They are available on all plans and include multi-language policy display and direct website embedding.
For anyone who needs niche document types (EULA, shipping policy, impressum, accessibility statement), Termly is the clear choice. If the three standard policy types (privacy, T&C, cookie) plus a full CMP cover your needs, Consently does the job.
Multi-Site and Agency Management
This is the dimension where the two diverge most sharply, and where Consently's wedge is widest. Termly serves agencies through a per-website base plus a custom-quote Agency tier that adds multi-domain management, bulk import, reseller plans, and onboarding. It is genuinely built for resellers, but the base unit is still one license per site, and the Agency tier is quote-only.
Consently serves the same need with flat domain bundling: five domains for $199 a year, ten for $499, every feature included, no per-site stacking. A single multi-site dashboard gives one login and one site selector across every domain. The honest limit is real. Consently has no white-label client sub-accounts or separate client dashboards yet, so each client cannot log in to a view of their own.
The routing is clean. Agencies that need resale, white-label, or the broadest legal-document set should choose Termly. Agencies that want the lowest flat all-in cost across many sites, with every feature on every domain, should choose Consently. If you manage many client sites, see how cookie consent for agencies works on a single flat plan.
The Verdict: Consently vs Termly
Termly's overall lead is real but narrow, 3.8 to 3.7 on the scorecard at the top of this comparison. It earns that edge through compliance breadth, scanner maturity, policy-generator depth, and seven years of track record. Consently closes the gap on pricing and the banner experience, and overtakes Termly outright once a second site enters the picture. The 0.1-point difference understates how dramatically the right-fit calculation shifts with the number of sites you run.
Read it as a fork, not a winner. For one site that mainly needs attorney-crafted legal documents, a free starting point, or maximum brand trust, Termly is the stronger buy. Consently wins on the math and the packaging for multiple sites or an agency. You get every feature on a flat plan, no Pro+ wall, and weekly scans on every domain.
Who Should Choose Termly?
Termly is the better pick for:
- Single-site owners who want a free starting point and can tolerate the free-tier constraints
- Anyone who needs policy generator types beyond privacy, T&C, and cookie policy (EULA, impressum, shipping, return/refund, accessibility, disclaimer)
- Regulated sites or enterprises that need a seven-year track record, IAPP membership, and the deepest certification portfolio in the category
- Teams where Pro+ is affordable per site and the full feature set on a single domain is the primary requirement
- WordPress-heavy workflows that want a polished plugin backed by an established legal team
Termly works less well for multi-site owners at Pro+ pricing. Five sites at $180/yr each = $900/yr, for a single-domain dashboard experience per site.
Who Should Choose Consently?
Consently is the better pick for:
- Multi-site owners and agencies running 2 to 10 domains who want one flat annual payment covering all features
- Site owners who need IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, subdomain scanning, or multi-language banners but cannot justify Pro+ pricing per site
- WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Webflow, or Dorik users who want a one-line install with every capability available on the entry plan
- Teams where the 14-day trial is enough time to evaluate before committing $99/yr
- Cost-conscious owners for whom $199/yr covering five fully featured domains is a clear win over $600 to $900/yr for the same coverage on Termly
Consently is a weaker fit for anyone who needs policy types beyond the standard three (privacy, T&C, cookie). It is also a weaker fit for regulated enterprises that require Termly's certification history and legal-team track record before purchasing.
If you manage multiple sites, start a free 14-day Consently trial with no credit card required.
Is There a Better Alternative?
If neither platform fits, CookieYes and iubenda are worth evaluating. CookieYes has a free plan with higher limits than Termly's free tier and a large review base (4.8/5 on G2 from 299 reviews). iubenda takes a modular clause approach to policies with a strong EU reputation. Our ranked guides cover both. The best consent management platforms guide and the best cookie consent tools guide compare the full category with scored evaluations of every major option.
FAQs
Is Consently better than Termly?
Neither is universally better. Termly scores 3.8/5 and Consently scores 3.7/5 in our review. Termly leads on compliance depth, scanner maturity, and policy library breadth. Consently leads on pricing (especially for multiple sites) and banner customization. The right choice depends on how many sites you run and which features you need. If Consently is not the fit, compare other Termly alternatives for your stack.
How much does Termly cost per year?
Termly's Starter plan costs $120/yr per website (billed annually at $10/mo). Pro+ costs $180/yr per website ($15/mo annually). The free plan is $0 but limits users to 1 policy, 10,000 monthly banner views, quarterly scans, and GDPR-only coverage. A 30-day money-back guarantee applies to paid plans.
How much does Consently cost per year?
Consently Basic is $99/yr (1 domain, 100,000 pageviews/month). Premium is $199/yr (5 domains, 1,000,000 pageviews/month). Enterprise is $499/yr (10 domains, 3,000,000 pageviews/month). All plans include every feature. A 14-day free trial requires no credit card.
Does Termly have a free plan?
Yes. Termly's free plan is permanent and includes 1 legal policy, a cookie consent banner, quarterly scans, 10,000 monthly banner views, and GDPR coverage. It carries a Termly watermark on all policies and banners. IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, multi-language, subdomain scanning, and custom banner styles all require a paid plan. Starter starts at $10/mo per site. Pro+ starts at $15/mo per site.
Does Consently have a free plan?
No. Consently does not offer a free-forever tier. Every paid plan includes a 14-day free trial with full feature access and no credit card required. The smallest paid plan is Basic at $99/yr.
Can I use Consently for multiple websites?
Yes. Consently is designed for multi-site management. Premium covers 5 domains from a single account at $199/yr. Enterprise covers 10 domains at $499/yr. Subdomains of a root domain do not consume separate slots. Termly charges a separate per-website license for each additional site.
Does Termly include IAB TCF 2.3?
Yes, but only on the Pro+ plan ($15/mo annually per site) and Agency tier. Starter and Free plans do not include IAB TCF 2.3. Consently includes IAB TCF 2.3 on every plan, including Basic at $99/yr.
Is Termly GDPR compliant?
Yes. Termly is a Google Certified CMP Partner, supports GDPR opt-in consent flows, includes pre-consent cookie blocking, and stores EU visitor data on EU-based servers. Its policies are attorney-crafted and updated by a legal team. Consently also supports GDPR with opt-in banners, pre-consent blocking, and geotargeting by region.
Which is easier to set up, Consently or Termly?
Both platforms use a one-line JavaScript snippet or WordPress plugin for setup. Termly reviewers consistently report setup times of 30 minutes to two hours for a single site, with a polished guided questionnaire for policy generation. Consently is designed for the same workflow but has no published user-review data on setup experience given its recent launch. Termly scores 4.5/5 on setup and Consently 4.0/5 in our review.
How does Consently's pricing compare to Termly for agencies?
Consently Premium covers five fully featured client domains at $199/yr. Termly Pro+ for five domains costs $900/yr. At 10 sites, Consently Enterprise is $499/yr against $1,800/yr for Termly Pro+. Termly's Agency tier offers custom bulk pricing that may close that gap for large resellers.
