GoConsent vs CookieYes
A free CookieYes alternative for WordPress
Free and paid plans side by side, from CookieYes’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 CookieYes
| Free plan | GoConsent™Free | CookieYesFree |
|---|---|---|
| Works without an outside account | Yes | Account needed to scan |
| Traffic limit on the free plan | None | 5,000 page views a month |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Not clear which plan |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, CSV | In their cloud |
| Policy pages | Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility | Cookie and privacy policy |
| Opt-out requests | Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders | No |
| Forced “powered by” branding | No (credit is opt-in) | Yes |
| IAB TCF (EU ad publishers) | No | Paid |
Free plans only, checked October 19, 2026 against CookieYes’s pricing page, help pages and WordPress.org listing. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent’s free plan goes further than CookieYes
- Works without an outside account: Yes. CookieYes: Account needed to scan.
- Traffic limit on the free plan: None. CookieYes: 5,000 page views a month.
- Proof of consent: On your server, 24 months, CSV. CookieYes: In their cloud.
- Policy pages: Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility. CookieYes: Cookie and privacy policy.
- Opt-out requests: Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders. CookieYes: No.
- Forced “powered by” branding: No (credit is opt-in). CookieYes: Yes.
Where CookieYes leads: IAB TCF on its paid plans. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Paid plan, one site: GoConsent and CookieYes
| Paid plan, one site | GoConsent™ ProPersonal | CookieYesBasic |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one site | $49 a year | $10 a month, 2 months free if paid yearly |
| Traffic limit | None | 100,000 page views a month, then $0.30 per 1,000 |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Pro plan and up ($25 a month) |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup | Consent log, retention not stated |
| Policy pages | 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer | Privacy and cookie policy |
| 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 | Pro plan and up |
| Forced “powered by” branding | No (credit is opt-in) | Yes, removed on Ultimate ($55 a month) |
| IAB TCF (EU ad publishers) | No | Pro plan and up |
Lowest paid plan for one site, checked October 25, 2026 against CookieYes’s own pricing page. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent Pro goes further than CookieYes Basic
- Price for one site: $49 a year. CookieYes: $10 a month, 2 months free if paid yearly.
- Traffic limit: None. CookieYes: 100,000 page views a month, then $0.30 per 1,000.
- Global Privacy Control: Yes, on by default. CookieYes: Pro plan and up ($25 a month).
- Proof of consent: On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup. CookieYes: Consent log, retention not stated.
- Policy pages: 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer. CookieYes: Privacy and cookie policy.
- Rules by visitor’s region: Yes, opt-in or opt-out per region. CookieYes: Pro plan and up.
- Forced “powered by” branding: No (credit is opt-in). CookieYes: Yes, removed on Ultimate ($55 a month).
Where CookieYes leads: IAB TCF on higher plans. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Switching
Move from CookieYes in five steps
Install GoConsent
Free from WordPress.org. Accept its terms to turn it on.
Deactivate CookieYes
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 CookieYes 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 CookieYes?
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 CookieYes?
GoConsent Pro is $49 a year for one site, with no traffic limit. CookieYes’s lowest plan for one site, Basic, is $10 a month, 2 months free if paid yearly.
Can I run GoConsent and CookieYes together?
We don’t recommend it. Two consent tools mean two banners and two sets of blocking rules. Deactivate CookieYes once GoConsent is installed.
Will my CookieYes consent records move to GoConsent?
No. GoConsent keeps its own records on your server from the day you install it. If you need CookieYes’s records as proof, keep a copy before you remove it.
When is CookieYes 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
- www.cookieyes.com/pricing/
- wordpress.org/plugins/cookie-law-info/
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