GoConsent vs Complianz
A free Complianz alternative for WordPress
Free and paid plans side by side, from Complianz’s own pages. GoConsent’s free plugin has no traffic limit, needs no account and runs on your own WordPress server.
Free plan: GoConsent and Complianz
| Free plan | GoConsent™Free | ComplianzFree |
|---|---|---|
| Works without an outside account | Yes | Scanner needs email registration |
| Traffic limit on the free plan | None | None (scan covers about 50 pages) |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Paid |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, CSV | Paid |
| Policy pages | Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility | Cookie policy |
| Opt-out requests | Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders | Paid |
| Forced “powered by” branding | No (credit is opt-in) | Not stated |
| IAB TCF (EU ad publishers) | No | Paid |
Free plans only, checked October 19, 2026 against Complianz’s pricing page, help pages and WordPress.org listing. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent’s free plan goes further than Complianz
- Works without an outside account: Yes. Complianz: Scanner needs email registration.
- Global Privacy Control: Yes, on by default. Complianz: Paid.
- Proof of consent: On your server, 24 months, CSV. Complianz: Paid.
- Policy pages: Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility. Complianz: Cookie policy.
- Opt-out requests: Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders. Complianz: Paid.
Where Complianz matches GoConsent — Traffic limit on the free plan: none (scan covers about 50 pages).
Where Complianz leads: IAB TCF on its paid plans. Complianz lists 250+ integrations. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Paid plan, one site: GoConsent and Complianz
| Paid plan, one site | GoConsent™ ProPersonal | ComplianzPersonal |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one site | $49 a year | $59 a year |
| Traffic limit | None | None |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Yes |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup | Records of consent |
| Policy pages | 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer | Privacy statement, disclaimer, impressum and more |
| Privacy requests | Do Not Sell, copy and delete, with deadlines | Data request processing |
| Rules by visitor’s region | Yes, opt-in or opt-out per region | Yes |
| Forced “powered by” branding | No (credit is opt-in) | Not stated |
| IAB TCF (EU ad publishers) | No | Yes |
Lowest paid plan for one site, checked October 25, 2026 against Complianz’s own pricing page. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent Pro goes further than Complianz Personal
- Price for one site: $49 a year. Complianz: $59 a year.
Where Complianz matches GoConsent — Traffic limit: none; Global Privacy Control: yes; Proof of consent: records of consent; Policy pages: privacy statement, disclaimer, impressum and more; Privacy requests: data request processing; Rules by visitor’s region: yes.
Where Complianz leads: IAB TCF. Complianz lists 250+ integrations. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Switching
Move from Complianz in five steps
Install GoConsent
Free from WordPress.org. Accept its terms to turn it on.
Deactivate Complianz
So visitors see one banner. Keep a copy of its consent records first if you need them.
Run a scan
GoConsent lists every tracker on your site and what adds it.
Update your policy pages
Build them in GoConsent’s Tools tab, and remove any Complianz shortcodes from your old pages.
Check the result
Run the free website privacy audit to see what a first-time visitor gets.
FAQ
Questions, answered
Is GoConsent a free alternative to Complianz?
Yes. The free GoConsent plugin on WordPress.org has no visit limits, needs no account and runs on your own WordPress server. GoConsent Pro adds more for businesses that want it.
How much does GoConsent Pro cost compared with Complianz?
GoConsent Pro is $49 a year for one site, with no traffic limit. Complianz’s lowest plan for one site, Personal, is $59 a year.
Can I run GoConsent and Complianz together?
We don’t recommend it. Two consent tools mean two banners and two sets of blocking rules. Deactivate Complianz once GoConsent is installed.
Will my Complianz consent records move to GoConsent?
No. GoConsent keeps its own records on your server from the day you install it. If you need Complianz’s records as proof, keep a copy before you remove it.
When is Complianz the better choice?
If you publish personalized ads to EU and UK visitors and need IAB TCF, a plugin that offers it fits better. GoConsent doesn’t include TCF.
One on one
Compare GoConsent with other plugins
Sources
- wordpress.org/plugins/complianz-gdpr/
- complianz.io/browser-privacy-controls/
- complianz.io/records-of-consent/
- complianz.io/pricing/
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Set up privacy the right way today
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