CookieYes and Termly both score 3.8/5 on our methodology, so neither is the outright winner. CookieYes is the stronger pick for WordPress sites that need a fast, well-supported cookie banner and deep scanning. Termly wins when you also need a broad library of attorney-crafted legal documents, including terms and conditions, in one place.
Below: an overview of each tool, a full feature comparison, pricing breakdowns, and pros and cons. We then give a verdict covering which site profile each fits best, plus an honest look at where both fall short for multi-site owners.
CookieYes vs Termly: Which Is Better?
Both tools score 3.8/5 on our methodology, so the choice comes down to what job you need done. CookieYes is a WordPress-native consent platform built around cookie scanning and banner delivery. Termly is a policy-generator-led compliance suite that added a consent banner on top of its 10 attorney-crafted legal documents.
CookieYes earns its rating through a deep scanner backed by a 100,000+ cookie database. It adds the category's most praised customer support (G2 Quality of Support 9.7/10) and a WordPress plugin installed on 1.5 million sites. Termly earns its matching rating through unmatched document breadth. It offers 10 attorney-drafted, auto-updating generators covering privacy, terms and conditions, EULA, impressum, return and refund, and more, plus a well-designed compliance dashboard.
The core philosophical difference is banner-first versus documents-first. CookieYes built outward from a WordPress plugin; Termly built outward from a legal-document generator. If your priority is compliant cookie consent, CookieYes is the more purpose-built tool. If you need cookie consent plus a full set of legal documents in one platform, Termly fits. It is the only tool in this comparison that delivers it.
Both charge per domain or per website license, and both reserve key features for upper tiers. That shared limitation is worth understanding before you choose either.
What Is CookieYes?
CookieYes is a Google-certified consent management platform built around cookie scanning, auto-blocking, and a customizable consent banner, with privacy and cookie policy generators included. It scores 3.8/5 on our CMP methodology.
CookieYes Limited is UK-registered and launched in 2018 as "Cookie Law Info," a free WordPress plugin. It grew into one of the most-installed consent tools in the world. The plugin alone has 1.5 million active installations on WordPress.org with a 4.7/5 rating. Today CookieYes serves 1.5 million businesses across all major website platforms, with 900+ agency partners. Its certification stack includes Google Certified CMP (Gold), IAB TCF v2.3, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and WCAG accessibility.
Its genuine strengths fall into three areas.
- Scanner: a 100,000+ cookie database with pages-per-scan depth from 100 on the free tier to 8,000 on Ultimate
- Support reputation: 51 G2 mentions of "Customer Support" as a top pro, and 4.8/5 on G2 across 299 reviews
- Setup: a flow that works in minutes via a one-line snippet, GTM, or a native WordPress plugin
See the full breakdown in our full CookieYes review.
What Is Termly?
Termly is an all-in-one compliance suite for SMBs: 10 attorney-crafted, auto-updating policy generators plus a consent management platform. It scores 3.8/5 on our CMP methodology.
Termly is US-based (Seattle) and part of the group.one/one.com brand family. It claims 2 million businesses, 1.7 billion banner views per month, and 1,800+ policies created per day. Its credentials include Google CMP Partner (Gold), IAB TCF v2.3, IAPP Silver membership, and a BBB A+ rating.
The defining strength is document breadth. No other SMB-tier CMP in this comparison generates 10 legal documents. They span a privacy policy, terms and conditions, cookie policy, EULA, acceptable use policy, and shipping policy. The set also covers a return and refund policy, a disclaimer, an impressum, and an accessibility statement. All are attorney-crafted and auto-updated when regulations change. That covers the full document stack a standard business website needs. The CMP layer adds cookie scanning, auto-blocking, a consent banner with geo-targeting (Pro+), and consent logs (Pro+).
Read the full evaluation in our Termly review.
How Do CookieYes and Termly Compare?
Both platforms share the same Layer-1 overall score, so the comparison table below is the most useful starting point. They diverge sharply on documents, scanning depth, WordPress parity, and support. Both still hit similar compliance-coverage ceilings.
| Attribute | CookieYes | Termly |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
| Best for | WordPress sites needing cookie consent | Sites needing cookie consent + legal documents |
| Policy generators | 2 (privacy, cookie) | 10 (incl. terms, EULA, impressum) |
| Attorney-crafted, auto-updating docs | No | Yes |
| Cookie scanner database | 100,000+ cookies | 6 categories |
| Scan frequency (paid) | Monthly (Pro) / Weekly (Ultimate) | Monthly (Starter) / Weekly (Pro+) |
| Pages per scan | 100 free / 8,000 Ultimate | Not published per tier |
| Scan behind login | Ultimate only ($55/mo) | Not available |
| Subdomain handling | Sub-domain consent sharing (Pro, $25/mo) | Subdomain scanning (Pro+, $15/mo) |
| IAB TCF 2.3 | Pro ($25/mo) and up | Pro+ ($15/mo) and up |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | All tiers (basic on free) | Basic (Free/Starter), Advanced (Pro+) |
| Global Privacy Control | Pro ($25/mo) and up | Not listed |
| Consent logs | All tiers including Free | Pro+ ($15/mo) only |
| Banner languages | Auto-translation (Basic+) | 13 languages (Pro+ only) |
| Custom banner styles | Basic ($10/mo) and up | Pro+ ($15/mo) only |
| Free plan | $0 / 5,000 pv/mo / 1 domain | $0 / 10,000 banner views / 1 policy |
| Entry paid price | $10/mo per domain | $10/mo per website (annual) |
| Pricing model | Per domain | Per website (Agency for multi-domain) |
| Phone support | No | Yes (Mon-Fri 9AM-1PM EST) |
| Support rating (G2) | 9.7/10 (Quality of Support) | 8.3/10 |
| G2 rating | 4.8/5 (299 reviews) | 4.3/5 (45 reviews) |
| Certifications | Google CMP, IAB TCF, ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, WCAG | Google CMP Partner Gold, IAB TCF, IAPP Silver, BBB A+ |
Prices verified 2026-06-29. See each vendor's pricing page (linked in the pricing section below) for current rates.
The two tools tie at 3.8/5 because they score identically on five of our seven methodology dimensions. They diverge on only two: Termly edges ahead on performance, CookieYes on support. Here is the full scorecard, weighted as shown.
| Dimension (weight) | CookieYes | Termly |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance (25%) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Scanning (20%) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Banner (15%) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Setup (15%) | 4.5 | 4.5 |
| Pricing (15%) | 2.5 | 2.5 |
| Performance (5%) | 3.0 | 3.5 |
| Support (5%) | 4.5 | 4.0 |
| Overall | 3.8/5 | 3.8/5 |
Both share the category's central weakness: a 2.5/5 on pricing, driven by per-site billing and feature-gating. Each score is computed from real evidence against our published rubric.
Legal Documents and Policy Generators: Which Covers More?
Termly wins decisively. It generates 10 legal documents, all attorney-crafted and auto-updated when regulations change. CookieYes offers only a privacy policy and cookie policy generator with no terms and conditions generator.
CookieYes
CookieYes includes 2 policy generators on every plan, including the free tier.
- Privacy Policy Generator
- Cookie Policy Generator
The cookie policy auto-updates when you run a new scan and new cookies are detected. Neither generator covers terms and conditions, EULAs, refund policies, or other common legal documents. A business that also needs a terms page must use a separate service or draft it manually.
Termly
Termly offers 10 attorney-crafted policy generators, all available on Pro+:
- Privacy Policy
- Cookie Policy
- Terms and Conditions
- EULA (End User License Agreement)
- Acceptable Use Policy
- Shipping Policy
- Return and Refund Policy
- Disclaimer
- Impressum
- Accessibility Statement
Policies auto-update when Termly's legal team identifies relevant regulatory changes. On the free tier, you can generate 1 policy of your choice (from any generator) with 0 edits. Starter gives you 2 policies and 10 edits. Pro+ gives you unlimited policies across all 10 generators.
The auto-update model removes the manual burden of tracking regulatory shifts, which is Termly's strongest advantage for non-legal teams.
Verdict
Termly wins for any site that needs more than a cookie and privacy policy. You may need terms and conditions, an EULA, an impressum for German sites, or ecommerce-specific policies (shipping, returns). For all of those, Termly is the only tool in this comparison that covers it. CookieYes is sufficient if cookie compliance is your only documentation need and you source other legal documents elsewhere.
Cookie Scanning and Blocking: Which Is More Thorough?
CookieYes edges ahead on scanning depth. It checks against a 100,000+ cookie database and can scan behind logins on its Ultimate tier. Termly scans into 6 categories with subdomain scanning reserved for Pro+. Both auto-block scripts before consent on all tiers.
CookieYes
CookieYes's scanner is the core product. Key specs from the live pricing page:
- Pages per scan: 100 (Free), 600 (Basic), 4,000 (Pro), 8,000 (Ultimate)
- Scan frequency: 5 scans/month (Free), unlimited (paid)
- Scheduled scans: Monthly (Pro), Weekly (Ultimate)
- Scan behind login: Ultimate only (with static IP)
- Sub-domain consent sharing: Pro ($25/mo) and up
- Cookie database: 100,000+ entries
The scanner identifies and categorizes cookies, scripts, and trackers, then auto-blocks non-essential scripts before consent fires. The documented weakness is accuracy: 8 G2 reviews specifically mention "inaccurate cookie detection" leading to manual audits. I noticed this surfaces most on complex WordPress sites with many third-party plugins stacked in the head.
Termly
Termly's scanner categorizes cookies into 6 categories and runs on a tier-based schedule:
- Free: quarterly scans
- Starter: monthly scans
- Pro+: weekly scans
- Subdomain scanning: Pro+ only
The auto-blocker fires before consent across all tiers, including the free plan. There is no published "pages per scan" limit. The noted limitation is a consent-persistence edge case. The banner occasionally re-shows after a visitor has already consented. A Capterra reviewer flagged this as a recurring friction point on live sites.
Verdict
CookieYes wins for sites that need deep scan coverage and behind-login scanning. The 100,000+ cookie database and 8,000-pages-per-scan ceiling on Ultimate give it a clear technical edge. Termly is adequate for standard sites where weekly rescans and 6-category classification are enough, but its weekly scanning and subdomain scanning both require Pro+ ($15/mo). Termly is the only one of the two that documents subdomain scanning as a feature. CookieYes documents sub-domain consent sharing (Pro and up). That syncs consent across subdomains rather than crawling them. For comparable scanning depth, see CookieYes vs Cookiebot if you are also evaluating Cookiebot's scanner against CookieYes.
Banner Customization and Languages: Which Is More Flexible?
CookieYes is more flexible on banner design and language reach. It offers full CSS control and auto-translation starting on the Basic plan. Termly's banner is solid but reserves custom styles and multi-language for Pro+, which at the time of this comparison required $15/mo annual billing per site.
CookieYes
On Basic ($10/mo) and above, CookieYes unlocks:
- Custom colors, fonts, and button styles
- Custom CSS for pixel-level control
- Multilingual banners with auto-translation
- Multiple layout styles (box, banner, popup on Pro+)
- Geo-targeting on Pro ($25/mo) and up
- Custom logo on Ultimate ($55/mo)
The free tier is limited to 2 pre-built layouts and a single language. Even so, the customization available on the $10/mo Basic plan is more than Termly's Pro+ ($15/mo) allows on banner style controls.
Termly
Termly offers banner, modal, and tooltip formats. Color, font, and position controls are available, and the overall dashboard design is clean. However, custom banner styles and multi-language support are both gated to Pro+ ($15/mo annual). This means a Termly free or Starter user sees only the default styling with the Termly watermark and a single language.
One Reddit poster described being "advised to get Termly" only to find that customizing the consent form required $15/mo. That is consistent with what the live pricing page confirms. Starter at $10/mo annual gives you 2 policies and monthly scans. It includes no custom banner styles and no multi-language.
Verdict
CookieYes wins for sites that want pixel-level banner control and broad auto-translation. Its Basic plan unlocks full styling and multilingual support for $10/mo per domain, while Termly requires Pro+ at $15/mo per website for the same capabilities. Budget single-language sites can work on either free tier, though CookieYes's free tier is constrained to 5,000 pageviews/month.
Ease of Use and WordPress: Which Is Simpler to Set Up?
Both install in minutes via a one-line snippet, and both are genuinely beginner-friendly. CookieYes wins for WordPress specifically, with a native plugin used on 1.5 million sites and a support rating that leads the category.
CookieYes
CookieYes was born as Cookie Law Info, a WordPress plugin, and that heritage shows. The WordPress plugin is available on all tiers including the free plan. Its 1.5 million active installations at 4.7/5 on WordPress.org establish it as the default cookie consent plugin for WordPress. Installers also cover:
- One-line JavaScript snippet (all platforms)
- Google Tag Manager (Custom HTML)
- Shopify, Wix, and other major builders
G2 reviewers rate ease of setup at 9.1/10 and ease of use at 9.3/10 across 226 reviews. The category's most praised attribute is its support. 51 G2 reviewers specifically call out customer support as a strength. Trustpilot shows 4.8/5 across 274 reviews, with "exceptional customer service" as the recurring theme.
Termly
Termly's setup flow centers on guided questionnaires for each policy generator, walking users through relevant questions about their data practices, business type, and jurisdiction. Capterra reviewers rate ease of use at 4.7/5 and report setup times from a few minutes to two hours, depending on policy complexity. On G2, Termly's ease of setup scores 8.6/10 across 20 reviews.
The WordPress plugin is available on all Termly tiers, including the free plan. The plugin is not native-origin like CookieYes: the WordPress.org listing has 3.6/5 across 203 reviews, compared to CookieYes's much higher WordPress community rating.
For non-WordPress platforms, Termly's guided generator flow is a genuine advantage for first-time policy creation. Users who have no legal background find the step-by-step questionnaires lower the barrier to generating a complete document.
Verdict
CookieYes wins for WordPress sites that want a native plugin and the category's most praised support. For non-WordPress sites where generating legal documents is the primary goal, Termly's guided questionnaire flow is at least as easy. The decision maps cleanly to job. A cookie banner on WordPress goes to CookieYes. Document-first compliance on any platform is a toss-up on ease, with Termly's guided generators often preferred by non-technical users.
Compliance, Frameworks, and Certifications: Which Is Stronger?
It is close. Both hold Google CMP Partner status and support IAB TCF v2.3 and Google Consent Mode v2, though each gates the advanced versions to paid tiers. Termly claims broader law coverage and a IAPP membership. CookieYes carries a deeper security certification stack.
CookieYes
CookieYes certifications confirmed from the live pricing page:
- Google Certified CMP Partner
- IAB TCF v2.3 (Pro and Ultimate only)
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2 (from competitor foundation)
- PCI DSS
- WCAG Accessibility
Google Consent Mode v2 is available on all tiers including the free plan. Global Privacy Control (GPC) is available on Pro and Ultimate tiers. CookieYes states support for 17 privacy laws across its documentation (vendor-stated figure).
Termly
Termly certifications confirmed from the live pricing page and Termly's compare page.
- Google CMP Partner (Gold)
- IAB TCF v2.3 (Pro+ only)
- BBB A+
- IAPP Silver membership (from competitor foundation)
Google Consent Mode v2 is available in basic mode on Free and Starter, and advanced mode on Pro+ and Agency. GPC support is not listed on Termly's pricing page features; the article does not claim it. Termly states coverage for 30 laws across 80+ regions (vendor-stated figure). IAPP membership signals investment in privacy as a practice, not just a feature.
Verdict
Termly edges it on regulation breadth and the Gold Google CMP tier. CookieYes edges it on security and accessibility certifications (ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, WCAG). For most SMBs, both clear the compliance bar for GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, and ePrivacy. The deciding factors for typical buyers are document breadth and cost, not frameworks. If you are in a sector where ISO 27001 or SOC 2 matter (fintech, healthcare-adjacent, enterprise procurement), CookieYes's security certifications are more relevant.
CookieYes vs Termly: Pricing Compared
CookieYes charges per domain with pageview caps at every paid tier. Termly charges per website license with banner view caps at Free and Starter, going unlimited at Pro+. Both become expensive once you run several sites.
CookieYes Pricing
All prices from cookieyes.com/pricing (2026-06-29). Annual billing gives 2 months free.
- Free: $0 per domain. 5,000 pageviews/month, 100 pages/scan, 5 scans/month, 1 language, email support only. No IAB TCF, no GPC, no geo-targeting, no chat.
- Basic: $10/mo per domain. 100,000 pageviews/month + $0.30 per 1,000 overage, 600 pages/scan, unlimited scans, multilingual with auto-translation, custom colors and CSS, chat support.
- Pro: $25/mo per domain. 300,000 pageviews/month + $0.30/1,000 overage, 4,000 pages/scan, IAB TCF v2.3, GPC, geo-targeting, monthly scheduled scans, subdomain consent sharing.
- Ultimate: $55/mo per domain. Unlimited pageviews, 8,000 pages/scan, weekly scans, branding removal, custom logo, scan behind login, static IP.
Per-domain note: Every domain requires its own paid plan. Three domains on Pro costs $75/mo. Five domains on Ultimate costs $275/mo ($3,300/yr). The CookieYes Agency Partner Program offers up to 50% partner discounts, but per-domain billing still applies underneath.
One documented workaround some users employ: creating a separate free-plan account for each new client website to avoid paid plans. CookieYes's terms allow only one free plan per account, so this approach requires separate email accounts per site.
Termly Pricing
All prices from termly.io/pricing (2026-06-29). Annual pricing shown; monthly billing is available at roughly 33% higher rates.
- Free: $0 per website. 10,000 banner views/month, 1 policy (any generator), quarterly scans, basic Google Consent Mode v2, GDPR-only regional rules, Termly watermark. No IAB TCF, no consent logs, no custom banner styles, no multi-language.
- Starter: $10/mo annual ($14/mo monthly) per website. 50,000 banner views/month, 2 policies, 10 edits, monthly scans, regulation monitoring, 5 users. Still no IAB TCF, no consent logs, no custom banner styles, no multi-language, Termly logo remains.
- Pro+: $15/mo annual ($20/mo monthly) per website. Unlimited banner views, unlimited policies from all 10 generators, weekly scans, IAB TCF v2.3, advanced Consent Mode v2, custom banner styles, multi-language, regional consent rules, consent logs, logo removal, subdomain scanning.
- Agency: Custom pricing for 10+ websites. Everything in Pro+ plus bulk discounts, multi-domain management, custom marketing materials, training, and compliance support.
Per-license note: Multi-domain management is available only on the Agency custom tier. At 10 Pro+ licenses, Termly offers $9/license/mo annual (a 40% discount). But Agency pricing requires contacting sales.
Metric difference: CookieYes's free plan measures "pageviews" (any page load); Termly's measures "banner views" (visitors who see the consent banner). These are not equivalent. A 5,000-pageview site may generate far fewer banner views once returning visitors are cookied, so comparing 5,000 vs 10,000 directly overstates Termly's advantage.
Which Is Cheaper?
The answer depends on how many sites you run.
| Scenario | CookieYes | Termly | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 site, free only | $0 / 5K pv | $0 / 10K banner views | Termly's free tier goes further for most single sites |
| 1 site, IAB TCF needed | $25/mo (Pro) | $15/mo annual (Pro+) | Termly saves $10/mo per site |
| 5 sites, IAB TCF | $125/mo (5x Pro) | Custom Agency quote | CookieYes predictable; Termly requires sales |
| 1 site, banner customization only | $10/mo (Basic) | $15/mo (Pro+) | CookieYes is $5/mo cheaper for styling |
For a single site needing IAB TCF, Termly Pro+ ($15/mo annual) is $10/mo cheaper than CookieYes Pro ($25/mo). For a site needing only custom banner styling, CookieYes Basic ($10/mo) costs less than Termly Pro+ ($15/mo). For agencies running many sites, CookieYes's per-domain costs stack fast, and Termly's Agency tier requires a custom quote. Neither tool is affordable for a multi-site agency without Consently-style flat pricing.
For managing many client sites, see the best CMP for agencies for a full multi-tool comparison.
Pros and Cons of CookieYes
CookieYes's strengths are real and well-documented: best-in-class support, strong WordPress nativeness, and a deep scanner. Its weakness is a per-domain pricing model that makes costs jump fast once you add sites.
Pros:
- Best-in-class support reputation: 51 G2 mentions of customer support; 9.7/10 Quality of Support on G2; 4.8/5 on Trustpilot across 274 reviews
- Native WordPress plugin origin: 1.5 million installs, 4.7/5 on WordPress.org
- Deep scanner: 100,000+ cookie database, up to 8,000 pages/scan, scan behind login (Ultimate)
- Consent logs on all tiers including the free plan
- Strong certification stack: ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, WCAG
Cons:
- Per-domain pricing stacks across sites: 5 domains on Pro = $125/mo
- IAB TCF, GPC, and geo-targeting gated to Pro ($25/mo) and above
- Only 2 policy generators: no terms and conditions generator
- Reported inaccurate cookie detection on complex sites (8 G2 mentions of manual audit burden)
- Pageview overage at $0.30/1,000 on Basic and Pro creates unpredictable billing
If CookieYes's per-domain cost is the reason you are looking elsewhere, the CookieYes alternatives guide covers the strongest options.
Pros and Cons of Termly
Termly's 10 attorney-crafted documents are a genuine differentiator that no other SMB CMP in this tier matches. Its pricing weakness is the heavy paywall that puts most useful features behind Pro+.
Pros:
- 10 attorney-crafted, auto-updating legal documents: the widest policy generator set in the SMB tier
- Easy guided setup via questionnaires, accessible for non-legal users
- Strong credentials: Google CMP Partner Gold, IAPP Silver, BBB A+, 2 million businesses
- 30-day money-back guarantee
- Embeddable DSAR form on all tiers including free
Cons:
- IAB TCF, consent logs, multi-language, custom banner styles, and logo removal all gated to Pro+ ($15/mo annual)
- Thin free tier: 1 policy, 10,000 banner views/month, quarterly scans, GDPR-only, Termly watermark
- Per-website licensing with multi-domain only on custom Agency quote
- G2 shows pricing perceived as overpriced for the features offered by some reviewers
- Consent-persistence edge cases: some users report the banner re-appears after consent has already been recorded
If you are considering other document-first tools alongside Termly, the Termly alternatives guide covers the strongest adjacent options.
CookieYes vs Termly: Which Should You Choose?
Both score 3.8/5 on our methodology, so there is no single overall winner. The right choice is a function of what your site actually needs.
Choose CookieYes in these cases.
- Your main platform is WordPress and you want a native plugin with 1.5 million installs behind it
- You want the category's most praised support team (51 G2 mentions; 9.7/10 support rating)
- You need deep, behind-login cookie scanning or a large-database scanner
- You only need cookie and privacy policy generators and source other legal documents separately
- You need GPC support (Global Privacy Control): CookieYes Pro includes it; Termly does not list it
Choose Termly in these cases.
- You need terms and conditions, a EULA, an impressum, or other legal documents alongside cookie consent
- Attorney-crafted, auto-updating policies are important to your compliance workflow
- You want IAB TCF and an affordable Pro+ tier ($15/mo annual) for a single site
- You are on a non-WordPress platform where the guided document generators add more value than WordPress plugin nativeness
- Phone support matters to you: Termly offers it Monday to Friday, 9AM to 1PM EST
What If Neither CookieYes nor Termly Fits?
If you run more than one or two sites, both CookieYes and Termly make you pay per site and lock essential features to upper tiers. CookieYes charges per domain at every paid tier. Termly requires a custom Agency plan for multi-domain management. Five domains on CookieYes Pro costs $125/month. Five domains on Termly Pro+ costs at minimum a custom Agency quote.
Consently is built for multi-site owners, agencies, and freelancers who want flat, predictable pricing with every feature included at the entry tier. The Premium plan covers 5 domains for $199/year ($16.50/month), and Enterprise covers 10 domains for $499/year ($41.50/month). Every plan includes IAB TCF, weekly scanning, region-based consent, auto-blocking, consent logs, and 35-language banner support. It also includes three policy generators, with a terms and conditions generator that CookieYes does not offer.
What Consently does not do: its legal documents are not attorney-drafted or auto-updating the way Termly's are. Its WordPress plugin is pending WordPress.org directory listing (installation currently via direct script or GTM). Its scanner database and support reputation are not at CookieYes's established scale. And it has no true white-label client sub-accounts for agencies that need per-client branding.
Consently scores 3.7/5 on the same seven-category methodology we used to score CookieYes and Termly. We score from compliance coverage, scanning depth, banner experience, setup, pricing, performance, and support. See how we score for the full rubric.
The honest fit is clear. Consently is the value pick for the multi-site operator who needs every feature without per-domain billing. That operator does not need attorney-managed legal documents or established white-label agency tooling.
Start free (14-day trial, no credit card). See Consently pricing or compare directly: Consently vs CookieYes and Consently vs Termly.
FAQs
Is CookieYes better than Termly?
CookieYes is better for WordPress sites that need a fast, native cookie consent banner with deep scanning and the category's strongest support. Termly is better for sites that also need attorney-crafted legal documents, including terms and conditions and EULAs, in one dashboard. Both score 3.8/5 on our methodology, so neither is universally better. The right tool depends on whether cookie consent or document coverage is your primary need.
What is the difference between CookieYes and Termly?
CookieYes is a consent-first platform built from a WordPress cookie plugin: it excels at scanning, auto-blocking, and banner delivery, with 2 policy generators. Termly is a policy-generator-first compliance suite: it offers 10 attorney-crafted, auto-updating legal documents and added a consent banner on top. The core difference is banner-first versus documents-first.
Is Termly really free?
Termly has a permanent free tier, but its limits are narrow. The free plan covers 1 legal policy (from any of the 10 generators), 10,000 banner views per month, and quarterly cookie scans. It includes basic Google Consent Mode v2, GDPR-only regional rules, and a Termly watermark on the banner. Custom banner styles, multi-language support, IAB TCF 2.3, consent logs, logo removal, and weekly scans all require Pro+ at $15/mo annual. For most real business sites, the free tier serves only as a starting point.
Is CookieYes free?
CookieYes has a free plan per domain, but its limits are strict. The free plan covers 5,000 pageviews per month, 100 pages per scan, 5 scans per month, 1 banner language, and email support only. IAB TCF, GPC, geo-targeting, chat support, and multilingual banners all require a paid plan. CookieYes allows only 1 free plan per account, so adding a second site requires a paid plan. Some users work around this by creating a separate free account for each website, though that adds account management overhead.
Does CookieYes or Termly have a terms and conditions generator?
Termly does. It offers 10 attorney-crafted generators including terms and conditions, a EULA, an impressum, a return and refund policy, and more. CookieYes does not have a terms and conditions generator. It provides only a privacy policy and a cookie policy generator. If you need terms alongside your consent banner, Termly is the only option in this comparison.
Which is better for agencies or multiple websites?
Neither tool is cost-effective for agencies at standard pricing. CookieYes charges per domain on every paid tier (5 sites on Pro = $125/mo). Termly charges per website license and requires a custom Agency quote for multi-domain management. Both tools reserve white-label features and agency tooling for their highest tiers. For a multi-site operator who needs flat pricing with every feature included, a purpose-built multi-site platform fits better than either.
Is Termly reputable?
Termly is a well-established compliance platform used by 2 million businesses. It holds a Google CMP Partner Gold status, IAB TCF v2.3 certification, IAPP Silver membership, and a BBB A+ rating. On G2, it scores 4.3/5 across 45 reviews; on Capterra, 4.7/5 across 80 reviews. It is part of the group.one/one.com brand family. The one caveat: generated policies are compliance assistance tools, not a replacement for professional legal counsel. Termly's attorneys maintain the policy templates, but the generated output is not custom legal advice for your specific business.
Which is cheaper, CookieYes or Termly?
For a single site needing IAB TCF, Termly Pro+ ($15/mo annual) is $10/mo cheaper than CookieYes Pro ($25/mo). For custom banner styling only, CookieYes Basic ($10/mo) is $5/mo cheaper than Termly Pro+ ($15/mo). For a free tier, Termly's 10,000 banner views generally go further than CookieYes's 5,000 pageviews for most sites. For multiple sites, both are expensive: CookieYes bills per domain at full price; Termly requires a custom Agency quote for multi-domain. Neither tool offers affordable multi-site pricing.
