Cookiebot vs WPConsent
Updated 11 Oct 2026. 25 features compared side by side.
Usercentrics' hosted consent platform for WordPress: cloud scanning, auto-blocking and certified Consent Mode and TCF, priced per domain by subpages.
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 Cookiebot if…
- Businesses and ad-funded publishers that want a hosted, certified consent platform and accept per-domain subscription pricing
Choose WPConsent if…
- You need works without an external service and data subject request forms
- You want the more complete feature set (98/100 vs 84/100)
- You prefer the more widely used option
- You weigh user ratings (4.8 vs 4.4 on WordPress.org)
WPConsent has 2 that Cookiebot lacks, including Data subject request forms and Works without an external service. Both include 22 of the 25 features we track. 1 feature is not yet verified for one or both plugins.
At a glance
Feature comparison
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Cookiebot WPConsentConsent banner6/77/7
Free uses pre-built templates with limited options; full design and logo on Premium.
Free layouts, positions, colours, fonts, button shapes and editable text.
Banner, popup and inline widget templates with real-time preview.
Long, floating and (paid) modal layouts; no preset theme library.
Visitors choose between necessary, preferences, statistics and marketing.
Visitors allow or deny individual categories from the preferences panel.
Geotargeting via multiple configurations with separate Domain Groups.
Geolocation rules with GDPR, CCPA and LGPD templates need a Plus licence or higher.
Free plan has one language; Premium offers 47+ languages.
Multilanguage with WPML, Polylang or TranslatePress needs Basic; auto-translate needs Plus.
Generates a cookie declaration for a block or widget; no full privacy policy.
Free one-click cookie policy page with a live cookie table shortcode; no privacy policy generator.
Banner supports keyboard navigation and screen readers, with repeated accessibility fixes.
Scanning & blocking6/66/6
Free gets an initial cloud scan; Premium adds monthly rescans.
Free scanner builds a cookie and service inventory; scheduled scans are paid.
Free plan blocks cookies manually; automatic blocking is a Premium feature.
Free blocking of GA, Google Ads, Meta Pixel, Clarity, Pinterest and more until consent.
Plugin add-ons show placeholder text where blocked content would appear.
Blocks YouTube, Vimeo, DailyMotion, Maps and reCAPTCHA with locally hosted placeholders.
Google-certified CMP; Consent Mode signals sent automatically on all plans.
Google Consent Mode v2 is in the free version, with URL passthrough and ads data redaction.
IAB TCF 2.3 framework is listed in the Premium features.
IAB TCF v2.3 mode with vendor selection on paid licences; registered CMP ID 482.
Scanner matches against 13,000+ pre-categorised trackers; plugin add-ons cover common plugins.
Scanner and blocking rules recognise common services with categories and privacy links.
Compliance & records6/77/7
Prior-consent banners for GDPR and ePrivacy.
Opt-in banner with scripts and embeds held until consent.
Supports CCPA/CPRA and other US state laws such as VCDPA.
Free GPC; CCPA geolocation rules and the Do Not Sell add-on need Plus.
Lists LGPD, PDPA, PIPEDA and 40+ further privacy laws.
Geolocation includes an LGPD (Brazil) template and custom country rules; Plus licence.
Consent records kept for up to 12 months on Free and Premium.
Searchable consent records with anonymised IPs stored in WordPress; Basic or higher.
CSV export of all consents, including categories.
Consent records export to CSV by date range in batches of 1,000.
No access or deletion request forms are listed in the Cookiebot plans.
Do Not Sell add-on adds a request form, request inbox and CSV export; no access/deletion workflow.
Global Privacy Control signal support is listed for Premium.
Free GPC handling declines non-essential categories automatically; DNT is not mentioned.
Technical4/55/5
Requires a Cookiebot account; banner and consent records run on the vendor's cloud.
Self-hosted consent management with no third-party consent servers.
Readme states full integration with the WP Consent API.
Integrates with the WP Consent API, passing opt-in/opt-out mode and per-service consent.
Banner is served client-side from Cookiebot; changelog includes LiteSpeed Cache fixes.
Banner and geolocation lookups work with page caches; docs explain clearing caches after changes.
Supports network-wide settings on multisite installations.
Can be used on multisite, but each subsite counts as a licensed site; no network settings documented.
No traffic limits, but plans are capped by subpages (Free: 50).
All plans list unlimited page views and unlimited website scans.
Statuses: Yes Pro Add-on Partial 3rd-party No ?
Pricing compared
Cookiebot Freemium
| Free | $0 |
|---|---|
| Free | Free per month, 1 site |
| Premium Lite | $8 per month, 1 site |
| Premium Small | $16 per month, 1 site |
| Premium Medium | $34 per month, 1 site |
| Premium Large | $56 per month, 1 site |
| Premium Extra Large | $96 per month, 1 site |
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
Cookiebot
15,921 downloads last week
WPConsent
26,309 downloads last week
Verdict
WPConsent scores higher on our feature checklist (98/100 against 84/100) and includes works without an external service and data subject request forms that Cookiebot does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Biggest differences
Cookiebot: not included. WPConsent: included. Self-hosted consent management with no third-party consent servers.
Cookiebot: not included. WPConsent: paid version (Plus). Do Not Sell add-on adds a request form, request inbox and CSV export; no access/deletion workflow.
Written from the feature, pricing and install data on this page, not from hands-on testing. How we compare.
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FAQ
Which is better, Cookiebot or WPConsent?
WPConsent scores higher on our feature checklist (98/100 against 84/100) and includes works without an external service and data subject request forms that Cookiebot does not. Check the features you rely on in the table below before deciding.
Which has more features?
WPConsent includes 25 of the 25 features we track, against 22 for Cookiebot. Feature count is only part of the picture; check which of the differences matter to you.
Is Cookiebot free?
Cookiebot has a free version on WordPress.org. Paid plans start at $8/mo.
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 Cookiebot or WPConsent. Some links are affiliate links. We may earn a commission at no cost to you; it never affects our data or rankings.