CookieYes vs iubenda (2026)
An independent comparison of CookieYes and iubenda — pricing, features and which one fits your site.
The short answer
iubenda has the lower entry price and a full legal-compliance suite (privacy policy, cookie policy and terms generators), starting at about $6.99/month — but its cheapest tier is single-language and its free plan is limited. CookieYes has the more generous, clearer free tier and better multi-language support, and is the simpler choice if cookie consent is your main need rather than a whole legal-docs platform.
Both auto-scan and block cookies, log consent, and support Google Consent Mode v2, IAB TCF and WordPress/Shopify/GTM — so the decision is mostly price and whether you want the wider legal-docs ecosystem (iubenda) or the better free tier (CookieYes).
Pricing compared
CookieYes prices per domain in USD; iubenda prices per site and shows USD and EUR. iubenda meters by pageviews; CookieYes meters by page scans and pageviews.
| Plan level | CookieYes | iubenda |
|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 — 100 pages/scan, 5,000 pageviews/mo | $0 — small pageview cap |
| Entry paid | Basic $10/mo — 600 pages/scan, 100K pageviews | Essentials $6.99 / €5.99 — 25K pageviews, 1 language |
| Most popular | Pro $25/mo — 4,000 pages, 300K pageviews, geo, TCF | Advanced $27.99 / €21.99 — 50K pageviews, all languages, geo |
| Largest | Ultimate $55/mo — 8,000 pages, unlimited pageviews | Ultimate $119.99 / €89.99 — 150K pageviews, mobile SDK |
List prices at the date above and subject to change — always confirm on the vendor’s own pricing page before buying.
Feature comparison
| Feature | CookieYes | iubenda |
|---|---|---|
| Automatic cookie scanning | ✅ | ✅ |
| Consent logging / records | ✅ | ✅ (permanent consent database) |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | ✅ | ✅ |
| IAB TCF | ✅ (Pro+) | ✅ (v2.2, all tiers) |
| Banner languages | 175+ (41 auto-translated) | 8+ (Essentials = 1 language) |
| Legal docs (privacy policy, terms) | ❌ cookies only | ✅ full generator suite |
| Geotargeting | ✅ (Pro+) | ✅ (Advanced+) |
| WordPress / Shopify / GTM | ✅ | ✅ |
| A/B testing | ❌ | ❌ |
| Pricing model | Per domain, USD | Per site, USD/EUR |
| Cheapest paid tier | $10/mo | $6.99 / €5.99 |
Choose CookieYes if…
- You want the most generous, clearly stated free tier.
- You need multi-language banners on every paid plan.
- You want granular page-scan limits.
- Cookie consent is your main need, not a full legal-docs suite.
Choose iubenda if…
- You want the lowest entry price (~$6.99/month).
- You want privacy policy, cookie policy and terms generators bundled in.
- You want IAB TCF included from the entry tier.
- A permanent consent database matters to you.
Frequently asked questions
Is iubenda cheaper than CookieYes?
iubenda’s entry Essentials plan (~$6.99/month) is cheaper than CookieYes Basic ($10/month), but Essentials is single-language and pageview-metered. CookieYes’ free tier is more generous and clearly stated, so the better value depends on your language needs and traffic.
Does iubenda include a privacy policy generator?
Yes. iubenda is a full legal-compliance platform bundling privacy policy, cookie policy and terms generators, whereas CookieYes focuses specifically on cookie consent.
Which has the better free plan?
CookieYes — its free tier clearly covers 100 pages per scan and 5,000 monthly pageviews with multi-language support. iubenda’s free-tier pageview cap is small and not clearly stated.
Do both support IAB TCF and Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes. Both support Google Consent Mode v2; iubenda includes IAB TCF across its tiers, while CookieYes includes it from the Pro tier upward.