CookieYes: a strong entry-level CMP with a gated top feature
CookieYes is a genuinely popular starting point for WordPress sites — a clear free tier, predictable per-domain pricing, and a real Google-certified Consent Mode v2 implementation. The catch is that its most compliance-critical feature, IAB TCF, is only available on the Pro and Ultimate plans, not Free or Basic — worth knowing if you run any programmatic advertising.
Conzent vs CookieYes at a glance
| Conzent | CookieYes | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Per-site pricing, drops as you add sites, from a few euros/site/month. See current tiers | Free ($0, 1 domain, 5,000 pageviews/mo) → Basic $10/mo → Pro $25/mo → Ultimate $55/mo per domain, plus $0.30/1,000 extra pageviews on Basic & Pro |
| 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 (Google-certified) · IAB TCF v2.3 — Pro and Ultimate plans only |
| CMS & platform integrations | 7 native integrations: WordPress, Wix, Joomla, Drupal, TYPO3, Umbraco, Shopify — plus a universal script tag for anything else | WordPress-focused, with Google Tag Manager integration highlighted; broader platform coverage not independently confirmed |
| Self-hosted / open source | ✓ Yes — OCI, Apache 2.0, one-line installer, unlimited sites & pageviews | ✗ No — hosted SaaS, no open-source edition found |
| 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 5,000 pageviews/mo, 1 domain |
| Support | Priority email (cloud) · community & GitHub (self-hosted) | Standard SaaS support tiers |
CookieYes figures are drawn from its public pricing page as of 2026; confirm current numbers directly before switching. See Conzent's current plans.
Switching from CookieYes? Here's what to expect
Most CMP switches follow the same pattern: install the new script or plugin alongside the old one during a short test window, run a fresh cookie scan on the new platform to rebuild your category list, configure and preview the banner, then cut over the live script and remove the old tool. Historical consent logs are generally tied to the vendor that recorded them and don't transfer to a new CMP — that's a normal part of switching any consent tool, not something specific to CookieYes, so plan on your consent record starting fresh.
Why teams switch from CookieYes to Conzent
TCF isn't a Pro-tier upsell here
Conzent ships the full IAB TCF v2.4 standard on every plan, including if you self-host.
No pageview meter on top of the plan price
CookieYes bills extra past your pageview cap on Basic and Pro; Conzent's per-site pricing doesn't track your traffic.
Running more sites gets cheaper, not more expensive
CookieYes prices strictly per domain; Conzent's per-site price actually drops as your portfolio grows.
Frequently asked questions
Is CookieYes worth it?
For a single, low-traffic WordPress site on Free or Basic, yes. Once you need IAB TCF, run several domains, or get real traffic, the per-domain-plus-overage model adds up quickly.
How much does CookieYes cost per month?
$0 to $55/mo per domain depending on tier and traffic, per 2026 published pricing — and that's per domain, so multiply by every site you run.
What's the best alternative to CookieYes?
If you want IAB TCF included at no extra cost and pricing that scales down instead of up as you add sites, that's exactly what Conzent is built around.
Does CookieYes support Google Consent Mode v2?
Yes, it's a Google-certified CMP for Consent Mode v2 — same as Conzent, included free on every plan.