Complianz vs CookieYes (2026)
An independent comparison of Complianz and CookieYes — pricing, features and which one fits your site.
The short answer
If you run WordPress, Complianz is the natural pick: it’s a WordPress-native plugin with flat annual pricing (no pageview metering), deep native scanning and — unusually — built-in A/B testing. If you’re not on WordPress, or you want a genuinely usable free tier and simple monthly billing, CookieYes wins, since it’s platform-agnostic (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, custom) and priced per domain.
Both are Google-certified, support Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF, auto-scan and block cookies, and offer geotargeting — so the real dividing line is WordPress-native-and-flat-annual (Complianz) versus platform-agnostic-and-monthly (CookieYes).
Pricing compared
Very different pricing models: Complianz bills a flat annual fee per number of sites, with no pageview limits; CookieYes bills monthly per domain and meters by page scans/pageviews.
| Plan level | Complianz | CookieYes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — WordPress.org plugin, 1 site | $0 — 100 pages/scan, 5,000 pageviews/mo |
| Entry paid | Personal $59/year — 1 website | Basic $10/mo — 600 pages/scan, 100K pageviews |
| Multi-site | Professional $179/year — 5 websites | Pro $25/mo — 4,000 pages/scan, 300K pageviews |
| Agency | Agency $399/year — 25 websites | Ultimate $55/mo — 8,000 pages, unlimited pageviews |
List prices at the date above and subject to change — always confirm on the vendor’s own pricing page before buying.
The key difference: WordPress-native vs platform-agnostic
Complianz is built specifically for WordPress. It scans your site from inside WordPress (back-end plus simulated front-end visits), integrates with 250+ plugins and services, and generates a full set of legal documents — but it’s only a natural fit if your site runs on WordPress. Its Shopify app is a separate product.
CookieYes is platform-agnostic: the same CMP works on WordPress, Shopify, Wix and custom-coded sites via a script or plugin. If you manage a mix of platforms, or you’re not on WordPress at all, CookieYes is the more flexible choice. For a pure WordPress site that wants flat, predictable annual pricing, Complianz is hard to beat on cost.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Complianz | CookieYes |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic cookie scanning | ✅ (hybrid WP scan) | ✅ |
| Consent records / proof | ✅ | ✅ |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | ✅ | ✅ |
| IAB TCF | ✅ (Google CMP certified) | ✅ (Pro+) |
| A/B testing | ✅ (built in) | ❌ |
| Banner languages | 40+ | 175+ (41 auto-translated) |
| Geotargeting | ✅ | ✅ (Pro+) |
| Platforms | WordPress-native (separate Shopify app) | WordPress, Shopify, Wix, custom |
| Billing | Flat annual, no pageview limits | Monthly per domain, pageview-metered |
| Cheapest paid tier | $59/year (~$5/mo) | $10/mo |
Choose Complianz if…
- Your site (or all your sites) run on WordPress.
- You want flat annual pricing with no pageview metering.
- You want built-in A/B testing of your consent banner.
- You manage many WordPress sites (25 sites for $399/year).
Choose CookieYes if…
- You’re on Shopify, Wix, a custom stack, or a mix of platforms.
- You want a genuinely usable free tier and simple monthly billing.
- You want the widest banner-language coverage.
- You prefer a platform-agnostic CMP you can reuse anywhere.
Frequently asked questions
Is Complianz only for WordPress?
Complianz is built as a WordPress plugin and is at its best on WordPress. It does offer a separate Shopify app, but for non-WordPress platforms generally, a platform-agnostic CMP like CookieYes is a more natural fit.
Which is cheaper, Complianz or CookieYes?
For a single WordPress site, Complianz is cheaper on a flat annual basis ($59/year, roughly $5/month) with no pageview limits. CookieYes starts at $10/month per domain but works across any platform.
Does Complianz include A/B testing?
Yes — Complianz is one of the few consent tools with built-in A/B testing of the consent banner, which CookieYes does not offer.
Do both support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes, both support Google Consent Mode v2 and are Google-certified CMPs.