Cookiebot scores 4.0/5 and CookieYes 3.8/5 on our methodology. Cookiebot wins overall on scanning depth and compliance, while CookieYes wins on ease of setup, support quality, and value for small single sites. Neither tool is universally better: the right pick depends on your site's size, technical complexity, and how many domains you manage.
Below: an overview of each tool, a feature comparison table, and current pricing breakdowns. We then cover six head-to-head dimensions, pros and cons for each, and a verdict with specific conditions.
CookieYes vs Cookiebot: Which Is Better?
Cookiebot scores 4.0/5 on our scale and CookieYes 3.8/5. Cookiebot is the stronger tool overall, built for larger sites, multi-domain setups, and compliance-first teams. CookieYes is the stronger pick for small to mid-sized sites where simplicity, live chat support, and built-in policy generators matter more than deep scanning.
CookieYes is a no-code-first CMP. It was built around the WordPress plugin ecosystem and has 1.5M+ installs. Its setup is fast, its dashboard is approachable for non-technical users, and its support team is its most-praised asset. The tradeoff is a thinner scanning engine and a per-pageview billing model that adds $0.30 per 1,000 extra views above plan limits.
Cookiebot was built for compliance depth. Its patented scanning technology covers 13,000+ pre-categorized trackers, detects HTTP, JavaScript, HTML5, pixel, and beacon tracking, and scans behind login with a static IP. It carries a Google Gold Tier CMP certification, ISO 27001 and 27701 accreditation, and cross-domain consent sharing across premium plans. The tradeoff is a per-subpage billing model with automatic tier upgrades. It also doubled its prices in August 2025, which drove significant customer backlash, and offers email-only support on standard plans.
For teams choosing on budget alone, CookieYes is usually cheaper as traffic grows. For teams choosing on compliance depth, Cookiebot's certification stack is harder to match.
What Is CookieYes?
CookieYes is a Google-certified consent management platform for small and mid-sized sites. It deploys a customizable cookie banner, auto-scans and blocks cookies from a 100,000+ cookie database, and logs consent. It also generates privacy and cookie policies from a no-code dashboard. It installs via a one-line snippet, a native WordPress plugin ("Cookie Law Info" with 1.5M+ installs), a Shopify app, or a Wix app. It scores 3.8/5 on our review methodology.
CookieYes launched in 2018 and is built by WebToffee, a Kochi-based software company. Its strongest market is WordPress sites and small-to-mid-sized businesses that need GDPR and CCPA compliance without developer involvement.
Its genuine strengths are speed of setup, support quality, and distribution. G2 reviewers score its Quality of Support at 9.6/10, the highest of any CMP we have reviewed. Live chat is available on all paid plans starting at $10/month. It includes a Privacy Policy generator and Cookie Policy generator on every plan, including the free tier.
CookieYes is the right choice in four common scenarios.
- Single sites or small portfolios where per-domain pricing stays manageable
- WordPress and WooCommerce sites that want a native plugin install
- Non-technical teams that want a drag-and-drop banner without touching code
- Businesses that need built-in policy generation alongside their consent banner
We cover its scanner limits, gated features, and pricing model in detail in our hands-on CookieYes review.
What Is Cookiebot?
Cookiebot (by Usercentrics) is a Google Gold Tier-certified CMP built for compliance depth. It automatically scans a site against a 13,000+ patented cookie repository and auto-blocks non-essential scripts before consent. It shows a customizable banner, logs consent, and signals to Google, Microsoft, Amazon, and IAB TCF networks. It serves 2.4M websites and 600,000+ customers. It scores 4.0/5 on our review methodology.
Cookiebot was founded in 2012 and acquired by Munich-based Usercentrics in 2021. Usercentrics now operates Cookiebot Core for SMBs alongside Usercentrics Advanced for enterprise multi-brand deployments (custom pricing, contact sales required). The combined entity is a listed company with 320+ staff, making it the highest-credentialed CMP in the SMB-to-mid-market range.
Its genuine strengths are scanning depth and compliance pedigree. The patented scanning engine detects tracking methods that simpler database-lookup tools miss, including HTTP cookies, JavaScript variables, HTML5 storage, pixels, and web beacons. It holds Google Gold Tier status, ISO 27701 (the privacy management extension of ISO 27001), and supports cross-domain consent sharing across premium plans.
Cookiebot is the right choice in four common scenarios.
- Large sites with 350+ subpages and complex third-party tracking stacks
- Regulated industries where IAB TCF and audit trail depth are compliance requirements
- Multi-domain portfolios where cross-domain consent sharing matters
- Publishers and ad-tech setups needing Microsoft UET and Amazon signal support
We document the auto-upgrade billing trap, dashboard fragmentation after the Usercentrics migration, and the August 2025 pricing history in our full Cookiebot review.
How Do CookieYes and Cookiebot Compare?
Cookiebot edges CookieYes overall on our score and on scanning depth and compliance certification. CookieYes wins on ease of setup, support quality, and value for small single-domain sites.
| Attribute | CookieYes | Cookiebot |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.8/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Best for | Small to mid-sized single sites, non-technical teams | Large or complex sites, compliance-first teams, multi-domain |
| Starting paid price | $10/mo (monthly billed, per domain) | $8/mo (per domain, up to 50 subpages) |
| Free plan | Yes (5,000 pageviews, 1 domain, 100 pages/scan) | Yes (50 subpages, 1 domain, 1 language, initial scan only) |
| Pricing model | Per domain, per pageview; $0.30/1,000 overage on Basic and Pro | Per domain, per subpage count; automatic tier upgrade |
| Cookie scanner | 100,000+ cookie database; monthly scans (Pro); weekly scans (Ultimate) | 13,000+ patented tracker repository; monthly + on-demand; scan behind login (all premium) |
| Banner customization | No-code dashboard; custom CSS on Basic and above | Full HTML/CSS/JS (all premium); 47+ languages |
| Languages | Multilingual banner on Basic and above | 47+ languages (60+ on Advanced) |
| Ease of setup | One-line snippet; native WP plugin, Shopify, Wix, GTM | Script tag; WP plugin, Wix, Shopify, GTM; API on enterprise |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | All plans | All plans |
| IAB TCF v2.3 | Pro and Ultimate only | All premium plans |
| Google CMP tier | Certified | Gold Tier (highest) |
| ISO 27701 | No | Yes |
| Cross-domain consent | No (subdomain only) | Yes (all premium plans) |
| Policy generators | Cookie Policy + Privacy Policy (all plans); no T&C | No built-in generators |
| Support channels | Live chat (Basic and above); email | Email only (standard plans) |
| G2 rating | 4.8/5 (299 reviews) | 4.2/5 (179 reviews) |
| Capterra rating | 4.7/5 (45 reviews) | 4.3/5 (52 reviews) |
Prices verified as of June 2026. Visit each product's pricing page for current rates: CookieYes pricing and Cookiebot pricing.
The two overall scores come from seven weighted categories. The per-category breakdown below shows where each tool earns its number.
| Category (weight) | CookieYes | Cookiebot |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance and frameworks (25%) | 4.5/5 | 5.0/5 |
| Cookie scanning and auto-blocking (20%) | 3.5/5 | 4.5/5 |
| Banner and consent experience (15%) | 3.5/5 | 4.0/5 |
| Ease of setup and integrations (15%) | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Pricing and value (15%) | 2.5/5 | 2.5/5 |
| Performance and reliability (5%) | 3.0/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Support and reputation (5%) | 4.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Overall | 3.8/5 | 4.0/5 |
Cookiebot leads on the two heaviest categories, compliance and scanning, which carries its overall score above CookieYes. CookieYes leads on setup and support, the lighter-weighted categories. Both score 2.5/5 on pricing for per-domain billing and cost-unpredictability traps. The full rubric and its weights are linked from the verdict below.
Pricing and Cost at Scale: Which Is Cheaper?
Cookiebot's entry plan ($8/mo, 50 subpages) undercuts CookieYes Basic ($10/mo, 100,000 pageviews) for a very small site. CookieYes is usually cheaper as content grows, because it bills by traffic not page count. Cookiebot's subpage tiers auto-upgrade when a site crosses thresholds, and its base prices doubled in August 2025.
CookieYes Pricing
CookieYes bills per domain, per month, with annual billing at roughly 17% off (2 months free).
| Plan | Monthly Price | Pageviews/Month | Pages/Scan |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | 5,000 | 100 |
| Basic | $10 | 100,000 (+ $0.30/1,000 over) | 600 |
| Pro | $25 | 300,000 (+ $0.30/1,000 over) | 4,000 |
| Ultimate | $55 | Unlimited | 8,000 |
The Basic and Pro plans carry a $0.30/1,000-pageview overage charge above the monthly cap. A high-traffic event on a Basic plan can add materially to the bill without warning. Ultimate removes the overage entirely.
IAB TCF v2.3, geo-targeting, and scheduled scanning are gated to Pro and above. Live chat is included on Basic and above. Free plan allows only one domain per account.
Scan-behind-login, static IP scanning, and weekly scheduled scans are Ultimate-only. Pro scans monthly. Free and Basic offer no scheduled scanning.
Cookiebot Pricing
Cookiebot bills per domain, per month, based on the number of subpages that domain contains.
| Plan | Monthly Price | Subpages per Domain | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | Up to 50 | 1 domain; 1 language; initial scan only; no scheduled scans |
| Premium Lite | $8 | Up to 50 | Multi-domain; 47+ languages; geo-targeting; monthly scanning |
| Premium Small | $16 | Up to 350 | Only for accounts with 4+ domains |
| Premium Small (under 4 domains) | $34 | Up to 3,500 | Accounts with fewer than 4 domains |
| Premium Medium | $34 | Up to 3,500 | Standard per-domain pricing |
| Premium Large | $56 | Up to 7,000 | |
| Premium Extra Large | $96 | 7,000+ |
Plans automatically upgrade based on a site's subpage count. A site crossing 350 pages jumps from $16 to $34 per month per domain without user confirmation, per Cookiebot's own pricing page. The Premium Small condition adds a quirk. A single-domain account with 351 to 3,500 subpages pays $34/mo, while an account with 4+ domains gets the same subpage range for $16/mo.
Cookiebot updated its pricing on August 18, 2025. Multiple Capterra reviewers from September to November 2025 documented bills doubling (from approximately €45 to €90 per month across small-site portfolios). Cookiebot's published response on Capterra confirmed the price change took effect August 18 and that email notifications went to customers between July 14 and 16. Several reviewers disputed the adequacy of that notice.
Which Is Cheaper?
For a single small site under 50 subpages and under 5,000 pageviews, both free plans apply. CookieYes's free plan is less restricted: no language limit, cookie auto-blocking available, and policy generators included.
For a single site on a paid plan, Cookiebot Lite ($8/mo) undercuts CookieYes Basic ($10/mo) at 50 or fewer subpages. As content grows past 350 pages, Cookiebot's subpage-based auto-upgrade pushes the per-domain bill to $34/mo. A CookieYes Pro plan at $25/mo covers 300,000 pageviews on a 4,000-page scan. No equivalent Cookiebot tier sits between $16 and $34 for a site of that scale.
For multi-domain portfolios, both tools bill per domain and both costs stack. If you run many client sites, the flat-priced options in our agency consent platform guide avoid both tools' per-domain stacking.
Cookie Scanning and Auto-Blocking: Which Is More Thorough?
Cookiebot is more thorough. Its patented scanning engine covers a 13,000+ pre-categorized tracker repository and runs scan-behind-login on every premium plan. It detects HTTP cookies, JavaScript, HTML5 storage, pixels, and beacons. CookieYes scans well against a larger 100,000+ database, but it gates scan-behind-login and weekly scans to its top tier. It also draws more detection-gap complaints on complex tracking stacks.
CookieYes
CookieYes builds its scanner on a 100,000+ cookie database, larger by count than Cookiebot's but without the depth of pre-categorized tracking pattern detection. Scheduled scanning runs monthly on Pro and weekly on Ultimate. Free and Basic users have no scheduled scanning at all.
Page scan caps apply by tier: 100 pages on Free, 600 on Basic, 4,000 on Pro, and 8,000 on Ultimate. A site with thousands of subpages on a Basic plan will not scan its full cookie inventory from a single run.
Scan-behind-login and static IP scanning are Ultimate-only features. G2 reviewers note that edge-case scripts occasionally require manual review after the automated scan completes. Less common pixel and beacon types are the usual culprits. Auto-blocking of non-essential cookies is included on all plans, so even Free plan users get script blocking before consent.
Cookiebot
Cookiebot's patented scanning technology is its clearest differentiator. The 13,000+ pre-categorized tracker repository covers HTTP cookies, JavaScript variables, HTML5 local and session storage, pixels, and web beacons. Scan-behind-login with a static IP is available on all premium plans, not just the top tier.
Monthly scheduled scans are standard on all premium plans. A daily scan option is available as a paid add-on (+€99/month). On-demand scans are supported. The scanner auto-blocks non-essential scripts before consent across all plans, including the free tier.
Cookiebot's scanning detects tracking patterns that simpler lookup-based engines miss on complex, integration-heavy sites. Some G2 reviewers note that very custom or obfuscated scripts occasionally need manual validation. This is an edge case rather than a systemic gap.
Verdict
Cookiebot wins for sites with heavy or complex third-party tracking and for compliance teams that need the deepest audit evidence. CookieYes is sufficient for standard small-to-mid-sized sites where the 100,000+ database catches the typical analytics and advertising stack. Choose Cookiebot when your site loads programmatic ad scripts, custom pixel firings, or backend-authenticated pages where cookies fire post-login. Its patented scanner is worth the premium there.
Banner Customization and Languages: Which Is More Flexible?
CookieYes is more flexible for non-technical users. It offers a no-code dashboard for color, layout, and text control on all paid plans. Cookiebot offers deeper technical customization (HTML, CSS, and JavaScript on all premium plans) and far broader language coverage, but some banner tweaks require code.
CookieYes
CookieYes's banner builder is a no-code dashboard. Colors, layout, text, fonts, and consent categories are configurable without writing code. Custom CSS is available from Basic and above for teams that want to go further. A preference center and floating revisit button are included.
Banner languages are available on paid plans from Basic up. CookieYes's own pages show inconsistent counts, ranging from 30+ to 170+. The pricing page confirms "multilingual" from Basic. The conservative verified figure is 30+ auto-translated languages on the no-code banner.
Cookiebot
Cookiebot's banner customization allows full HTML, CSS, and JavaScript overrides on all premium plans. Template selection is the starting point, and teams with a developer can fully restyle the banner. Without coding, the customization depth is more limited than CookieYes's drag-and-drop dashboard.
Cookiebot supports 47+ languages on Premium plans and 60+ on Usercentrics Advanced. Auto-translation is included. Hiding the banner on specific pages requires JavaScript configuration rather than a dashboard toggle.
Verdict
CookieYes wins for non-technical teams that want fast no-code styling across a standard cookie consent flow. Cookiebot wins for multilingual and global sites that need 47+ languages and for teams comfortable with code-level banner control. The language gap is meaningful: 47+ languages on any Cookiebot premium plan versus 30+ auto-translated languages on CookieYes paid plans.
Ease of Setup and Integrations: Which Is Simpler?
CookieYes is simpler to set up. Its WordPress and Shopify plugins activate in minutes, and its one-line script goes live without configuration. Cookiebot is also a quick install but reviewers note a dated, multi-login dashboard after the Usercentrics migration that extends the onboarding time.
CookieYes
CookieYes installs via a one-line JavaScript snippet or a Google Tag Manager custom HTML tag. It also installs via a native WordPress plugin ("Cookie Law Info"), a Shopify app, or a Wix app. No additional configuration is required to start collecting consent after the script is live.
Setup is fast and generates a privacy policy and cookie policy in the same session. The plugin's 9.5/10 Ease of Setup score on G2 across 299 reviews confirms this is consistent. "Cookieyes was fast to setup, super easy to use," one r/googleads reviewer summed up.
Integrations: GTM, all major platforms via direct script, and native plugin support on WordPress, Shopify, and Wix. No API access is available on any CookieYes plan.
Cookiebot
Cookiebot installs via a script tag, a WordPress plugin, a Wix app, a Shopify app, or GTM. The enterprise API is available through Usercentrics Advanced, not on standard Cookiebot Core plans.
The installation itself is fast. The complexity emerges in ongoing management. After Usercentrics acquired Cookiebot in 2021, the administration split across multiple dashboards. Several G2 reviewers (Oct to Nov 2025) describe navigating "three separate platforms with different logins" for scanner configuration, consent analytics, and billing. The Ease of Setup score on G2 sits at 8.3/10 compared to CookieYes's 9.5/10.
Several users have moved to alternatives because the multi-platform dashboard made management harder than expected. Capterra and Reddit r/Wordpress threads from February 2026 confirm this pattern. That friction is acceptable for a compliance team with a developer on hand. For a solo site owner, it adds meaningful friction.
Verdict
CookieYes wins for non-technical site owners and WordPress or Shopify users who want the fastest path from signup to live consent banner. Cookiebot is fine once configured, and its scanner requires that configuration anyway. The multi-login dashboard still adds a learning curve that has no equivalent on CookieYes. If setup speed is a decision factor, CookieYes is the clearer answer.
Compliance, Frameworks, and Policy Tools: Which Covers More?
Both are Google-certified CMPs covering GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, IAB TCF v2.3, and Global Privacy Control. Cookiebot covers more on certification depth (Google Gold Tier, ISO 27701, audit trail detail). CookieYes covers more on built-in policy generation. Neither includes a Terms and Conditions generator.
CookieYes
CookieYes holds Google CMP Partner certification and is IAB TCF v2.3-certified. ISO 27001 certification is displayed on the homepage. Additional compliance coverage listed includes SOC 2, WCAG accessibility, and PCI DSS.
Framework coverage includes GDPR, ePrivacy, CCPA/CPRA, PIPEDA, LGPD, Law 25, POPIA, nFADP, and others per the product page. Google Consent Mode v2 is included on all plans. IAB TCF v2.3 and GPC (Global Privacy Control) are available from Pro and above only; they are not included on the Free or Basic plans.
CookieYes includes a Cookie Policy generator and a Privacy Policy generator on every plan, including the free tier. These are genuine policy documents generated from guided workflows, not just banner declarations. No Terms and Conditions generator is included on any plan.
Cookiebot
Cookiebot holds Google Gold Tier CMP status, the highest tier in Google's CMP certification program, and is IAB TCF v2.3-certified. ISO 27001 and ISO 27701 certifications are documented on the Cookiebot site. ISO 27701 is the international standard for privacy information management and extends ISO 27001; CookieYes does not hold this certification.
Additional framework integration includes Microsoft UET Consent Mode and Amazon signal support, which are relevant for sites running Microsoft advertising or Amazon Publisher Services. Automatic GPC signal handling is included on all premium plans.
Cookiebot generates a Cookie Declaration, a structured list of the cookies found on a site, embedded on a policy page. It does not include a Privacy Policy generator or a Terms and Conditions generator. The Usercentrics Advanced tier may add policy tools, but these are not part of Cookiebot Core.
The consent record on Cookiebot stores a 12-month history of every consent event per visitor, with more granular per-category timestamps than CookieYes's consent log.
Verdict
Cookiebot wins for regulated industries and ad-tech publishers with hard certification requirements. That covers certification depth (Google Gold Tier, ISO 27701, Microsoft UET) and consent audit detail. CookieYes wins for teams that want built-in privacy and cookie policy generation alongside their consent banner.
For WordPress sites specifically, the Layer-2 WordPress audience-fit composite puts Cookiebot at 4.1 and CookieYes at 4.0. Both carry native WordPress plugins (5.0/5.0 on the decisive sub-factor). Cookiebot's scanning and compliance edge outweighs CookieYes's setup and support advantage even on WordPress. The margin is small, and CookieYes is a credible WordPress pick. But compliance-first WordPress sites should note that Cookiebot's Google Gold Tier and ISO 27701 are not matched by CookieYes.
Both tools lack a Terms and Conditions generator. This is a shared gap across the category at this price range.
Support and Reputation: Which Do Users Trust More?
CookieYes is more trusted on support and aggregate satisfaction. It holds a G2 score of 4.8/5 across 299 reviews, with support as the single most-praised attribute. Cookiebot holds a G2 score of 4.2/5 across 179 reviews, with billing complaints concentrated in the second half of 2025 driving its lower satisfaction scores.
CookieYes
CookieYes holds these verified ratings as of June 2026.
- G2: 4.8/5 (299 reviews); Quality of Support score: 9.6/10
- Capterra: 4.7/5 (45 reviews); Customer Service score: 4.8/5
- WordPress.org plugin: 4.7 to 4.8 rating across approximately 3,120 reviews
Support is the single most-praised attribute on G2, with over 51 review excerpts calling out the team's responsiveness and quality. Live chat is available on Basic, Pro, and Ultimate plans. Email support is available on all plans including Free. No phone support is offered.
Product direction receives a 95% positive score on G2, indicating a strong satisfaction with the product roadmap.
Cookiebot
Cookiebot holds these verified ratings as of June 2026.
- G2: 4.2/5 (179 reviews); Quality of Support score: 7.8/10
- Capterra: 4.3/5 (52 reviews); Customer Service score: 3.9/5
- Trustpilot: 3.4/5 (290 reviews)
Support on Cookiebot standard plans is email-only. Cookiebot's own pricing page confirms no live chat on standard plans. G2 and Capterra reviewers consistently note a 24-to-48-hour email response window. When compliance issues are urgent, that delay matters.
The August 2025 price doubling generated a concentrated cluster of 1-star and 2-star reviews on G2 and Capterra. Most landed between September and November 2025. Multiple reviewers cited receiving insufficient notice of the change. Cookiebot's customer service score on Capterra dropped to 3.9/5, and its product direction score on G2 sits at 74% positive (versus 95% for CookieYes). The billing model and the auto-upgrade mechanism are the primary drivers of negative sentiment.
Cookiebot's higher-scoring reviews (4 and 5 stars) consistently praise scanning accuracy, compliance coverage, and the Usercentrics enterprise backing. The negative shift is specifically post-August 2025 and billing-related.
Verdict
CookieYes wins on support responsiveness and aggregate user sentiment. It is the clear leader by every measured dimension on G2 and Capterra. Cookiebot still scores well among compliance-first users who prioritize scanning and certification over support speed. Its billing model is a reputation drag that has shown up in lower scores since August 2025.
Pros and Cons of CookieYes
CookieYes strengths are ease of use, support quality, distribution, and built-in policy generation. Its weaknesses are the per-domain pageview billing model and gating of advanced compliance features behind higher tiers.
Pros of CookieYes
These strengths come up most often in CookieYes reviews and our own evaluation.
- Setup takes minutes. G2 reviewers score Ease of Setup at 9.5/10 across 299 reviews, the highest of any consent platform we have reviewed.
- Support is the best in class. Live chat is available on paid plans; Quality of Support scores 9.6/10 on G2 with over 51 mentions by reviewers calling it out specifically.
- Free plan is the less restricted option. CookieYes Free allows cookie auto-blocking and policy generators; Cookiebot Free caps at 50 subpages, 1 language, and initial-scan-only with manual blocking.
- Privacy and Cookie Policy generators are included on every plan. No separate tool purchase required.
- The WordPress plugin has 1.5M+ installs and a 4.7-plus rating on WordPress.org.
Cons of CookieYes
The recurring complaints concentrate on cost and gated features.
- Pageview overage adds $0.30 per 1,000 views above the Basic and Pro plan caps. A high-traffic event can generate a surprise billing increment.
- IAB TCF v2.3, GPC, geo-targeting, and scheduled scanning are all gated to Pro ($25/mo) and above. The $10/mo Basic plan is missing key compliance features.
- No cross-domain consent sharing. CookieYes covers subdomain consent, but consent does not carry across separate root domains.
- Scanning accuracy has occasional gaps on complex tracking stacks requiring manual review.
- No API access on any plan.
If CookieYes's per-domain cost is the dealbreaker, see these alternatives to CookieYes for multi-site pricing.
Pros and Cons of Cookiebot
Cookiebot strengths are scanning depth, compliance pedigree, language breadth, and cross-domain consent. Its weaknesses are the subpage billing model with auto-upgrades, the 2025 price doubling, email-only support, and dashboard complexity.
Pros of Cookiebot
Cookiebot's strongest reviews center on scanning, certification, and scale.
- Patented scanning technology detects HTTP, JavaScript, HTML5, pixel, and beacon tracking from a 13,000+ pre-categorized repository.
- Google Gold Tier CMP status and ISO 27701 certification are the strongest compliance credentials available at this price point.
- Cross-domain consent sharing is included on all premium plans. One consent carries across multiple root domains, a feature CookieYes does not offer.
- 47+ languages on all premium plans (60+ on Usercentrics Advanced), with auto-translation and per-country geo-targeting.
- Usercentrics enterprise backing provides depth in IAB TCF, Microsoft UET, and Amazon signal support for ad-tech publishers.
Cons of Cookiebot
The negative reviews concentrate on cost, billing mechanics, and support.
- Pricing approximately doubled in August 2025, from roughly $15-$17 to $30-$34 per domain per month for medium-complexity sites. Multiple Capterra reviewers from September 2025 document specific examples of bills doubling.
- Plans auto-upgrade automatically when a site's subpage count crosses a threshold. A site growing past 350 pages jumps from $16 to $34/mo per domain without manual confirmation.
- Support is email-only on standard plans. The 24-to-48-hour response time is documented in G2 and Capterra reviews.
- The post-Usercentrics-acquisition dashboard requires navigating multiple platforms for scanner configuration, consent analytics, and billing. G2 reviewers describe "three separate platforms with different logins."
- No built-in policy generators. Privacy Policy, Cookie Policy, and Terms and Conditions generation require a separate tool.
After the auto-upgrade pricing pushed many users out, the most frequently cited Cookiebot replacement options are CookieYes for small sites and Complianz for WordPress-native simplicity.
CookieYes vs Cookiebot: Which Should You Choose?
On our scale, Cookiebot scores 4.0/5 and CookieYes 3.8/5, making Cookiebot the stronger overall tool. The right pick still depends on your site's size, technical setup, and how many domains you manage.
Choose CookieYes if:
- You run one or a few small-to-mid-sized sites and want the simplest setup with no technical involvement
- Live chat support matters to you, especially for urgently resolving compliance issues mid-launch
- You want privacy and cookie policy generators included in the same tool at no additional cost
- Your billing preference is pageview-based rather than subpage-based, and your traffic is predictable within a plan tier
- Your primary platform is WordPress or Shopify and you want a native plugin install
Choose Cookiebot if:
- You run a large site with 350+ subpages, heavy third-party tracking, or complex ad-tech integrations
- Your industry requires IAB TCF depth, ISO 27701, a detailed consent audit trail, or Microsoft UET/Amazon signal support
- Cross-domain consent sharing across multiple root domains is a compliance requirement
- You have a developer available for dashboard configuration and are willing to pay for scanning depth
- Multi-language coverage across 47+ languages is essential for your user base
Is There a Better Alternative?
Both CookieYes and Cookiebot share two limitations that affect a specific type of buyer. First, both bill per domain in ways that compound for multi-site owners. CookieYes charges per domain plus a $0.30/1,000-pageview overage on Basic and Pro. Cookiebot charges per domain by subpage count with an automatic tier upgrade and doubled its base prices in August 2025. Neither offers flat multi-domain bundling. Second, neither tool includes a Terms and Conditions generator, a gap that forces multi-policy owners to buy a separate tool.
Consently is built for the buyer where neither fits: cost-conscious multi-site owners, agencies, and freelancers. They get all compliance features on every plan, flat multi-domain pricing, and all three policy generators, including Terms and Conditions. Bills stay predictable, with no per-domain stacking and no silent auto-upgrades.
Every Consently plan includes the full feature set from the entry tier: Google Consent Mode v2, IAB TCF, weekly scanning, geo-targeting, and live chat. The entry plan is $99/year for one domain. The Premium plan covers five domains at $199/year. The Enterprise plan covers ten domains at $499/year. There are no per-1,000-pageview overages and no automatic tier upgrades. Five domains on CookieYes Ultimate costs $2,750/year. The same five domains on Consently Premium cost $199/year.
Consently scores 3.7/5 on the same methodology we used for CookieYes and Cookiebot. It is a younger platform with a smaller review base than either competitor. But for the multi-site, all-in-one, predictable-cost buyer, it is the strongest fit.
We score every consent platform on the same seven weighted categories shown in the scorecard above. Compliance (25%) and scanning (20%) carry the most weight, and support and performance the least. Full details are at how we review consent platforms.
You can also weigh them in a direct Consently and CookieYes comparison or start your free Consently trial (14 days, no credit card required).
FAQs
Is Cookiebot better than CookieYes?
Cookiebot scores 4.0/5 and CookieYes 3.8/5 on our methodology, making Cookiebot the stronger overall tool. Cookiebot leads on scanning depth, compliance certification (Google Gold Tier, ISO 27701), and cross-domain consent. CookieYes leads on ease of use, support quality, and value for small single sites. For WordPress sites specifically, the Layer-2 composite puts Cookiebot at 4.1 versus CookieYes at 4.0. Both carry official native WordPress plugins; Cookiebot's scanning and compliance edge holds even on WordPress, though the margin is small.
Which is cheaper, CookieYes or Cookiebot?
For a single small site with under 50 subpages and low traffic, Cookiebot's $8/mo Lite plan undercuts CookieYes Basic at $10/mo. As a site grows past 350 subpages, Cookiebot auto-upgrades to $34/mo per domain. A CookieYes Pro plan at $25/mo covers 300,000 pageviews on that same-size site, making CookieYes cheaper for growing content sites. Both tools bill per domain and both costs stack at scale.
What is the difference between CookieYes and Cookiebot pricing?
CookieYes uses a pageview-based model: $10/mo covers 100,000 pageviews per domain, with a $0.30/1,000 overage charge on Basic and Pro. Cookiebot uses a subpage-based model: plans are priced by how many pages a site contains, not how much traffic it receives. Cookiebot plans auto-upgrade automatically when a site's subpage count crosses a threshold, which can cause unexpected billing increases without user action.
Are CookieYes and Cookiebot GDPR compliant?
Both are Google-certified CMPs supporting GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, IAB TCF v2.3, and Global Privacy Control. Cookiebot holds Google Gold Tier status and ISO 27701 certification; CookieYes holds standard Google CMP certification and ISO 27001. Both support Google Consent Mode v2 on all plans. IAB TCF v2.3 is available on CookieYes Pro and above, and on all Cookiebot premium plans.
Does CookieYes or Cookiebot have a free plan?
Both have free plans, but each is restricted. CookieYes Free covers 5,000 pageviews per month on one domain, 100 pages per scan, and includes cookie auto-blocking and policy generators. Cookiebot Free covers up to 50 subpages on one domain, supports only one language, and provides only an initial scan (no scheduled rescans). CookieYes Free is the less restrictive option for most small sites.
Which is easier to use, CookieYes or Cookiebot?
CookieYes is easier to use. G2 rates CookieYes Ease of Use at 9.6/10 and Ease of Setup at 9.5/10 across 299 reviews. Cookiebot scores 8.7/10 on Ease of Use and 8.3/10 on Ease of Setup across 179 reviews. The gap reflects CookieYes's no-code dashboard and single-platform management. Cookiebot relies on a more technical model with a multi-login dashboard after the Usercentrics acquisition.
Does either CookieYes or Cookiebot include a Terms and Conditions generator?
Neither CookieYes nor Cookiebot includes a Terms and Conditions generator. CookieYes includes a Cookie Policy generator and a Privacy Policy generator on every plan. Cookiebot generates a Cookie Declaration (a structured list of cookies found on the site) but no standalone policy documents. Teams that need a T&C generator alongside their consent banner should look at alternatives. Consently includes all three policy generators (Cookie Policy, Privacy Policy, and Terms and Conditions) on every plan.
Which is better for WordPress?
Both CookieYes and Cookiebot have official native WordPress plugins. CookieYes's plugin ("Cookie Law Info") has 1.5M+ installs and a 4.7+ rating on WordPress.org. Cookiebot's WordPress plugin is also officially maintained. Our Layer-2 WordPress composite re-weights the seven base categories for WordPress priorities and scores both tools on the native-plugin and multilingual sub-factors. On that composite, Cookiebot scores 4.1 and CookieYes scores 4.0. Both clear the decisive gate (native plugin at 5.0/5.0). Cookiebot's scanning depth and compliance certification give it a small edge for compliance-first WordPress sites. CookieYes is the stronger pick for WordPress sites where setup speed and support access are the priorities.
