Cookiebot, now part of Usercentrics
Cookiebot is a well-established consent platform known for automated cookie scanning and a free entry tier. It's a solid, simple option for a single low-traffic site. Where it gets more complicated is once a site grows: pricing is set per domain and by how many subpages you have, so a content-heavy site can move up a tier without adding a single new site.
Conzent vs Cookiebot at a glance
| Conzent | Cookiebot | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per-site pricing, drops as you add sites, from a few euros/site/month — no subpage tiers. See current tiers | Free (1 domain, 50 subpages), then per-domain tiers scaling by subpage count — roughly €7–8/mo up to ~€90–96/mo per domain (2026 public/third-party 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 supported · IAB TCF supported (exact version not published) |
| CMS & platform integrations | 7 native integrations: WordPress, Wix, Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3, Umbraco, Shopify — plus a universal script tag for anything else | Script-tag deployment across most platforms; no published native-plugin count |
| Self-hosted / open source | ✓ Yes — OCI, Apache 2.0, one-line installer, unlimited sites & pageviews | ✗ No — hosted SaaS only |
| EU data residency | ✓ Yes — managed cloud data hosted in Germany; self-host it and it never leaves your own server | Not publicly confirmed |
| Free tier / trial | ✓ Free forever if self-hosted; free trial on managed cloud | Yes, capped at 1 domain / 50 subpages |
| Support | Priority email (cloud) · community & GitHub (self-hosted) | Included on paid tiers; some reviewers cite response-time complaints |
Cookiebot figures are drawn from its public pricing page and independent 2026 reviews; pricing changes, so confirm current numbers directly with Cookiebot before switching. See Conzent's current plans.
Switching from Cookiebot? Here's what to expect
Moving CMPs generally follows the same shape regardless of vendor: install the new consent 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 your banner, then switch the live script over and remove the old one. Historical consent logs are typically tied to the vendor that recorded them and don't carry across to a new CMP — that's normal for this kind of switch, not specific to any one tool, so budget for starting your consent record fresh on the new platform.
Why teams switch from Cookiebot to Conzent
Price tied to sites, not subpages
Cookiebot's tiers scale with subpage count per domain, so a growing content site can move up a tier without adding a new site. Conzent's price is set by how many sites you run.
No second tool for TCF or Consent Mode
Everything ships in one plan at one price — including if you self-host.
A real self-host option
Reviewers have described Cookiebot as fiddlier to configure than expected, and switching-cost discussions online sometimes land on "just self-host it" as the fix. Conzent's OCI is exactly that: free, open source, self-hostable from day one.
Frequently asked questions
Is Cookiebot worth it?
For a small, single-domain site on the free tier, yes — it's a straightforward, well-known option. Cost and configuration complexity tend to grow as your content or domain count grows, which is why teams managing several sites often start comparing alternatives.
How much does Cookiebot cost per month?
Free for one domain up to 50 subpages. Paid tiers run roughly €7–8/mo up to ~€90–96/mo per domain depending on subpage count, per 2026 public and third-party pricing — confirm current numbers on Cookiebot's own pricing page.
What's the best alternative to Cookiebot?
Depends what you value. If you want pricing that doesn't rise with your page count, a stated EU data residency guarantee, and the option to self-host for free, Conzent is built around exactly that combination.
Does Cookiebot support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes. So does Conzent — Basic and Advanced modes, included on every plan, self-hosted or cloud.