Complianz vs WPConsent
Updated 11 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Self-hosted cookie consent plugin with a setup wizard, cookie scan, script blocking and generated legal documents for EU, UK, US and other regions.
Self-hosted consent plugin from the WPCode team with a free scanner, auto-blocking, Consent Mode v2 and GPC; paid plans add logs, geolocation and TCF.
Choose Complianz if…
- You want the lower entry price ($59/yr vs $99/yr)
- You prefer the more widely used option
Choose WPConsent if…
- Small and mid-sized sites that want automatic scanning and blocking in a self-hosted plugin without a SaaS subscription
Complianz and WPConsent include the same 25 of the 25 features we track, so the choice comes down to pricing, approach and ecosystem.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Complianz WPConsentConsent banner7/77/7
Free banner settings cover layout, colours, text and custom CSS.
Free layouts, positions, colours, fonts, button shapes and editable text.
Includes cookie wall, accept/dismiss, per-category and per-service banner styles.
Long, floating and (paid) modal layouts; no preset theme library.
Visitors can consent per category or per individual service.
Visitors allow or deny individual categories from the preferences panel.
Free targets one region; Geo IP and multiple simultaneous regions are Premium.
Geolocation rules with GDPR, CCPA and LGPD templates need a Plus licence or higher.
Translated into 50 locales and documented to work with WPML and Polylang.
Multilanguage with WPML, Polylang or TranslatePress needs Basic; auto-translate needs Plus.
Free cookie policy; privacy statements, imprint and disclaimer need Premium.
Free one-click cookie policy page with a live cookie table shortcode; no privacy policy generator.
Banner built toward WCAG 2.1 AA, with screen reader and focus fixes in changelog.
Banner supports keyboard navigation and screen readers, with repeated accessibility fixes.
Scanning & blocking6/66/6
Free scan with periodic rescans; Premium adds a hybrid front-end and back-end scan.
Free scanner builds a cookie and service inventory; scheduled scans are paid.
Script Center blocks third-party scripts, iframes and plugin services before consent.
Free blocking of GA, Google Ads, Meta Pixel, Clarity, Pinterest and more until consent.
Blocked iframes and social embeds show video stills or service placeholders.
Blocks YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, Maps and reCAPTCHA with locally hosted placeholders.
Readme confirms built-in Consent Mode v2; vendor's GTM/GA setup guide targets Premium.
Google Consent Mode v2 is in the free version, with URL passthrough and ads data redaction.
TCF integration with registered CMP ID 332 is a premium feature.
IAB TCF v2.3 mode with vendor selection on paid licences; registered CMP ID 482.
Detects common plugins and services, with 250+ integration templates listed.
Scanner and blocking rules recognise common services with categories and privacy links.
Compliance & records7/77/7
Opt-in banner for EU GDPR/ePrivacy and UK GDPR/PECR.
Opt-in banner with scripts and embeds held until consent.
Free covers CCPA/CPRA with an opt-out page; more state laws come with Premium.
Free GPC; CCPA geolocation rules and the Do Not Sell add-on need Plus.
Regions include Canada, Australia, South Africa and Brazil; multi-region needs Premium.
Geolocation includes an LGPD (Brazil) template and custom country rules; Plus licence.
Free saves proof-of-consent snapshots of settings; per-visitor records are Premium.
Searchable consent records with anonymised IPs stored in WordPress; Basic or higher.
Individual consent records can be downloaded as PDF proof of consent.
Consent records export to CSV by date range in batches of 1,000.
Free has a CCPA opt-out page; full data request forms are Premium.
Do Not Sell add-on adds a request form, request inbox and CSV export; no access/deletion workflow.
Respecting Do Not Track and Global Privacy Control is listed as Premium.
Free GPC handling declines non-essential categories automatically; DNT is not mentioned.
Technical5/55/5
Consent records are stored in the WordPress database, with no SaaS account needed.
Self-hosted consent management with no third-party consent servers.
Listed as a WP Consent API provider; shares consent state with other plugins.
Integrates with the WP Consent API, passing opt-in/opt-out mode and per-service consent.
Works with caching; vendor documents exclusions for WP Rocket, LiteSpeed and similar.
Banner and geolocation lookups work with page caches; docs explain clearing caches after changes.
Multisite needs the multisite licence bundled with the Agency plan.
Can be used on multisite, but each subsite counts as a licensed site; no network settings documented.
Vendor states consents and monthly page views are unlimited on all tiers.
All plans list unlimited page views and unlimited website scans.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Complianz Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Personal | $59 per year, 1 site |
| Professional | $179 per year, 5 sites |
| Agency | $399 per year, 25 sites |
WPConsent Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per year, Unlimited |
| Basic | $99 per year, 1 site |
| Plus | $199 per year, 5 sites |
| Pro | $399 per year, 25 sites |
| Elite | $599 per year, 100 sites |
Downloads trend
Complianz
127,849 downloads last week
WPConsent
26,309 downloads last week
Verdict
Complianz and WPConsent are closely matched on features (99/100 and 98/100). Paid plans start at $59/yr for Complianz and $99/yr for WPConsent. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
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FAQ
Which is better, Complianz or WPConsent?
Complianz and WPConsent are closely matched on features (99/100 and 98/100). Paid plans start at $59/yr for Complianz and $99/yr for WPConsent. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
They are level: both include 25 of the 25 cookie consent & gdpr features we track.
Is Complianz free?
Complianz has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $59/yr.
Is WPConsent free?
WPConsent has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $99/yr.
Feature data last changed 11 Oct 2026. Spotted something wrong? Suggest an edit to Complianz or WPConsent. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.