GoConsent vs Real Cookie Banner
A free Real Cookie Banner alternative for WordPress
Free and paid plans side by side, from Real Cookie Banner’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 Real Cookie Banner
| Free plan | GoConsent™Free | Real Cookie BannerFree |
|---|---|---|
| Works without an outside account | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic limit on the free plan | None | None |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | No (Do Not Track only) |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, CSV | On your server |
| Policy pages | Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility | Not stated |
| 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 | Paid |
Free plans only, checked October 19, 2026 against Real Cookie Banner’s pricing page, help pages and WordPress.org listing. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent’s free plan goes further than Real Cookie Banner
- Global Privacy Control: Yes, on by default. Real Cookie Banner: No (Do Not Track only).
- Opt-out requests: Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders. Real Cookie Banner: No.
Where Real Cookie Banner matches GoConsent — Works without an outside account: yes; Traffic limit on the free plan: none; Proof of consent: on your server.
Where Real Cookie Banner 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 Real Cookie Banner
| Paid plan, one site | GoConsent™ ProPersonal | Real Cookie BannerSingle |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one site | $49 a year | €59 a year, VAT included |
| Traffic limit | None | Not stated |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | No (Do Not Track only) |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup | In your WordPress database |
| Policy pages | 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer | 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 | 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 Real Cookie Banner’s own pricing page. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent Pro goes further than Real Cookie Banner Single
- Price for one site: $49 a year. Real Cookie Banner: €59 a year, VAT included.
- Global Privacy Control: Yes, on by default. Real Cookie Banner: No (Do Not Track only).
- Policy pages: 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer. Real Cookie Banner: Cookie policy.
Where Real Cookie Banner matches GoConsent — Proof of consent: in your WordPress database; Rules by visitor’s region: yes.
Where Real Cookie Banner leads: IAB TCF. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Switching
Move from Real Cookie Banner in five steps
Install GoConsent
Free from WordPress.org. Accept its terms to turn it on.
Deactivate Real Cookie Banner
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 Real Cookie Banner 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 Real Cookie Banner?
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 Real Cookie Banner?
GoConsent Pro is $49 a year for one site, with no traffic limit. Real Cookie Banner’s lowest plan for one site, Single, is €59 a year, VAT included.
Can I run GoConsent and Real Cookie Banner together?
We don’t recommend it. Two consent tools mean two banners and two sets of blocking rules. Deactivate Real Cookie Banner once GoConsent is installed.
Will my Real Cookie Banner consent records move to GoConsent?
No. GoConsent keeps its own records on your server from the day you install it. If you need Real Cookie Banner’s records as proof, keep a copy before you remove it.
When is Real Cookie Banner 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/real-cookie-banner/
- devowl.io/wordpress-real-cookie-banner/
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Set up privacy the right way today
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