GoConsent vs Cookie Notice
A free Cookie Notice alternative for WordPress
Free and paid plans side by side, from Cookie Notice’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 Cookie Notice
| Free plan | GoConsent™Free | Cookie NoticeFree |
|---|---|---|
| Works without an outside account | Yes | Account required, except Banner Only mode |
| Traffic limit on the free plan | None | 1,000 visits per 30 days, then blocking and logs stop |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Can’t be turned on in free |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, CSV | 7 days or 100 records |
| Policy pages | Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility | None |
| Opt-out requests | Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders | No |
| Forced “powered by” branding | No (credit is opt-in) | Not stated |
| IAB TCF (EU ad publishers) | No | No |
Free plans only, checked October 19, 2026 against Cookie Notice’s pricing page, help pages and WordPress.org listing. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent’s free plan goes further than Cookie Notice
- Works without an outside account: Yes. Cookie Notice: Account required, except Banner Only mode.
- Traffic limit on the free plan: None. Cookie Notice: 1,000 visits per 30 days, then blocking and logs stop.
- Global Privacy Control: Yes, on by default. Cookie Notice: Can’t be turned on in free.
- Proof of consent: On your server, 24 months, CSV. Cookie Notice: 7 days or 100 records.
- Policy pages: Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility. Cookie Notice: None.
- Opt-out requests: Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders. Cookie Notice: No.
Paid plan, one site: GoConsent and Cookie Notice
| Paid plan, one site | GoConsent™ ProPersonal | Cookie NoticeProfessional, 1 domain |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one site | $49 a year | $149.50 a year |
| Traffic limit | None | Not stated |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Yes |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup | Unlimited retention |
| Policy pages | 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer | Policy links only |
| Privacy requests | Do Not Sell, copy and delete, with deadlines | Not stated |
| 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 | Not stated |
Lowest paid plan for one site, checked October 25, 2026 against Cookie Notice’s own pricing page. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent Pro goes further than Cookie Notice Professional, 1 domain
- Price for one site: $49 a year. Cookie Notice: $149.50 a year.
- Policy pages: 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer. Cookie Notice: Policy links only.
Where Cookie Notice matches GoConsent — Global Privacy Control: yes; Proof of consent: unlimited retention; Rules by visitor’s region: yes.
Switching
Move from Cookie Notice in five steps
Install GoConsent
Free from WordPress.org. Accept its terms to turn it on.
Deactivate Cookie Notice
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 Cookie Notice 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 Cookie Notice?
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 Cookie Notice?
GoConsent Pro is $49 a year for one site, with no traffic limit. Cookie Notice’s lowest plan for one site, Professional, 1 domain, is $149.50 a year.
Can I run GoConsent and Cookie Notice together?
We don’t recommend it. Two consent tools mean two banners and two sets of blocking rules. Deactivate Cookie Notice once GoConsent is installed.
Will my Cookie Notice consent records move to GoConsent?
No. GoConsent keeps its own records on your server from the day you install it. If you need Cookie Notice’s records as proof, keep a copy before you remove it.
One on one
Compare GoConsent with other plugins
Sources
- hu-manityco.helpscoutdocs.com/article/17-basic-vs-professional
- hu-manityco.helpscoutdocs.com/article/111-billing-and-subscription-management
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Set up privacy the right way today
Install GoConsent free from WordPress.org. No account, no visit limits, and nothing about your visitors leaves your site.
