Complianz: a deep WordPress-native compliance plugin
Complianz has a loyal WordPress following for good reason — it's thorough, actively maintained, and covers GDPR-style consent with built-in Google Consent Mode v2 support. It's also WordPress-first: sites on other platforms need a different Complianz product entirely (Shopify has its own separate pricing), and reviewers commonly note a learning curve when configuring script-blocking rules and ad-tech integrations.
Conzent vs Complianz at a glance
| Conzent | Complianz | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per-site pricing, drops as you add sites, from a few euros/site/month. See current tiers | Free (WordPress.org, 1 site) → Personal $59/yr (1 site) → Professional $179/yr (5 sites) → Agency $399/yr (25 sites); Shopify is a separate product with separate pricing |
| GDPR / IAB TCF / Consent Mode v2 | ✓ GDPR, CCPA & 25+ regional laws ✓ IAB TCF v2.4 ✓ Consent Mode v2 (Basic & Advanced) — all included, every plan | GDPR-focused · Google Consent Mode v2 built in · positions for Google/IAB TCF certification requirements on ad-serving sites |
| CMS & platform integrations | 7 native integrations: WordPress, Wix, Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3, Umbraco, Shopify — plus a universal script tag for anything else | WordPress-native only; Shopify covered by a separate product at separate pricing — not one cross-platform tool |
| Self-hosted / open source | ✓ Yes — OCI, Apache 2.0, one-line installer, unlimited sites & pageviews, runs on any server | Runs inside your own WordPress install, but it's a commercial plugin — not an Apache-licensed platform you can self-host anywhere |
| EU data residency | ✓ Yes — managed cloud data hosted in Germany; self-host it and it never leaves your own server | Not publicly documented |
| Free tier / trial | ✓ Free forever if self-hosted; free trial on managed cloud | Yes — free plugin on WordPress.org for one site |
| Support | Priority email (cloud) · community & GitHub (self-hosted) | Community/plugin support; reviewers note a learning curve on script-blocking and ad-tech configuration |
Complianz figures are drawn from its public pricing page as of 2026; confirm current numbers directly before switching. See Conzent's current plans.
Switching from Complianz? Here's what to expect
The general shape of any CMP switch: install the new script or plugin alongside the old one during a short test window, run a fresh cookie scan to rebuild your category list on the new platform, configure and preview the banner, then cut over the live script and remove the old plugin. Historical consent logs are generally tied to the vendor that recorded them and don't transfer to a new CMP — that's standard for switching any consent tool, not specific to Complianz, so budget for a fresh consent record on the new platform.
Why teams switch from Complianz to Conzent
One platform, every CMS
Complianz is WordPress-first with a separate Shopify product at separate pricing. Conzent runs natively on WordPress, Wix, Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3, Umbraco and Shopify from one account, plus a universal script for anything else.
Real self-hosting, not just "on WordPress"
Conzent's OCI is Apache 2.0-licensed and self-hostable on any server — not tied to one CMS.
No hard site cap
Complianz's top tier stops at 25 sites; Conzent's self-hosted option has no site limit at all.
Frequently asked questions
Is Complianz worth it?
For a WordPress-only site that wants a mature, actively maintained GDPR plugin, yes. It's less convenient the moment you manage sites on more than one platform.
How much does Complianz cost?
Free for one WordPress site; $59–$399/year depending on how many sites you license, plus a separate charge if you also run Shopify.
What's the best alternative to Complianz for a mixed-platform portfolio?
A CMP that isn't tied to one CMS — the whole premise of Conzent running natively across seven platforms from a single account.
Does Complianz support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes, it's built in. So is Conzent's, on every plan, with both Basic and Advanced modes.