GoConsent vs WPConsent
A free WPConsent alternative for WordPress
Free and paid plans side by side, from WPConsent’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 WPConsent
| Free plan | GoConsent™Free | WPConsentFree |
|---|---|---|
| Works without an outside account | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic limit on the free plan | None | None |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Yes |
| 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 WPConsent’s pricing page, help pages and WordPress.org listing. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent’s free plan goes further than WPConsent
- Proof of consent: On your server, 24 months, CSV. WPConsent: Paid.
- Policy pages: Privacy (with Notice at Collection), Cookie, Refund, Accessibility. WPConsent: Cookie policy.
- Opt-out requests: Email opt-out, deadlines, reminders. WPConsent: Paid.
Where WPConsent matches GoConsent — Works without an outside account: yes; Traffic limit on the free plan: none; Global Privacy Control: yes.
Where WPConsent 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 WPConsent
| Paid plan, one site | GoConsent™ ProPersonal | WPConsentBasic |
|---|---|---|
| Price for one site | $49 a year | $49.50 the first year, then $99 a year |
| Traffic limit | None | Unlimited page views |
| Global Privacy Control | Yes, on by default | Yes |
| Proof of consent | On your server, 24 months, Consent ID lookup | Consent logs |
| Policy pages | 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer | Cookie policy |
| Privacy requests | Do Not Sell, copy and delete, with deadlines | Do Not Sell add-on, from the 5-site plan |
| 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 WPConsent’s own pricing page. Prices exclude tax unless stated. Plans change: check before you decide.
Where GoConsent Pro goes further than WPConsent Basic
- Price for one site: $49 a year. WPConsent: $49.50 the first year, then $99 a year.
- Policy pages: 17 pages, including Privacy, Cookie, Terms and Disclaimer. WPConsent: Cookie policy.
- Privacy requests: Do Not Sell, copy and delete, with deadlines. WPConsent: Do Not Sell add-on, from the 5-site plan.
Where WPConsent matches GoConsent — Traffic limit: unlimited page views; Global Privacy Control: yes; Proof of consent: consent logs; Rules by visitor’s region: yes.
Where WPConsent leads: IAB TCF. TCF matters to publishers selling personalized ads to EU and UK visitors. GoConsent doesn’t include it.
Switching
Move from WPConsent in five steps
Install GoConsent
Free from WordPress.org. Accept its terms to turn it on.
Deactivate WPConsent
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 WPConsent 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 WPConsent?
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 WPConsent?
GoConsent Pro is $49 a year for one site, with no traffic limit. WPConsent’s lowest plan for one site, Basic, is $49.50 the first year, then $99 a year.
Can I run GoConsent and WPConsent together?
We don’t recommend it. Two consent tools mean two banners and two sets of blocking rules. Deactivate WPConsent once GoConsent is installed.
Will my WPConsent consent records move to GoConsent?
No. GoConsent keeps its own records on your server from the day you install it. If you need WPConsent’s records as proof, keep a copy before you remove it.
When is WPConsent 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/wpconsent-cookies-banner-privacy-suite/
- wpconsent.com/pricing/
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Set up privacy the right way today
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