iubenda vs CookieYes: Which platform is better for your business?
See how the two platforms compare on consent management, broader compliance scope, pricing, and customer support.
Trusted by 2.5 million websites worldwide, from solo founders to global brands.
Why teams choose iubenda over CookieYes
Broader compliance scope, deeper consent optimization, more reliable scanning, and stronger user ratings.
Broader compliance scope
iubenda bundles cookie consent, legal documents, accessibility, whistleblowing, and DSAR workflow under one subscription. Both platforms cover consent and policies; iubenda adds the parts CookieYes leaves to other vendors.
Pricing built for any size
iubenda’s plans run from €4.99/month to €79.99/month, all listed openly. CookieYes is affordable on entry plans but gets expensive once you add multiple domains.
Consent rate optimization built in
Built-in tools help recover lost consents and keep useful data flowing, even when visitors decline.
ISO 27001 certified
iubenda is audited annually against ISO 27001 standards for information security and data handling. Procurement teams ask for it. iubenda already has it.
iubenda vs CookieYes: feature comparison
All-in-one digital compliance suite
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One subscription, full scope
Cookie consent paywall
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Full and inline paywall options
Consent rate optimization
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Consent recovery, paywall, and proxy tools
Dedicated accessibility tools
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Widget aligned with the EAA
Whistleblowing management
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Terms & conditions generator
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Included, 15 languages
Cookie banner customization
Limited, mostly visual branding
Geo-targeting and translations
Cookie categorization
Automated cookie scanning
In-depth auto-scan
Cookie blocking
Consent records
Consent analytics
Limited
With optimization tools
IAB TCF support
Google Consent Mode v2
Privacy policy generator
Tailored, 2,400+ clauses
Multi-language legal documents
Up to 27 languages
Data subject rights management
Register of processing activities (ROPA)
Compliance monitoring
Global customer support
Email, live chat, and forum across all plans
See iubenda’s full compliance suite in action
Start on the free plan. Configure your banner. Add legal documents, accessibility, or DSAR tools only when you need them.
Where iubenda stands apart
Superior coverage
Both platforms cover cookie consent and a privacy policy generator. iubenda adds terms and conditions, an accessibility widget, whistleblowing, a dedicated DSAR tool, and a newsletter opt-in booster, with the option to use only what you need.
Setup & ease of use
Configure through a guided walkthrough, a CMS plugin, or a script embed. Tailor banner copy, styling, and consent flow without coding.
Customer support
Email, live chat, and forum support are included on every iubenda plan, with a personalized installation call available on request. Some CookieYes users report slow response times.
Built for non-technical teams
Marketing and ops can configure iubenda end-to-end without a developer queue. Reviewers report CookieYes scanner and banner display issues that can require manual fixes.
Published, transparent pricing
Plans from €4.99/month through €79.99/month are listed openly. CookieYes is reasonable at entry level but costs scale fast across multiple domains.
In-house legal team
iubenda’s lawyers monitor regulatory changes and feed updates straight into the platform. You see new requirements in your setup without chasing them.
The hidden cost of fragmentation
CookieYes covers cookie consent and a template-based privacy policy generator, but the broader compliance stack lives elsewhere. Teams typically add separate vendors for terms and conditions, accessibility tooling, whistleblowing management, and DSAR workflow to round out coverage. Every extra vendor means another contract, another invoice, and another integration to keep in sync.
iubenda folds all of it into one subscription: cookie consent, legal documents backed by an in-house legal team, accessibility, whistleblowing, and a dedicated DSAR tool. One bill. One vendor. One team behind it.
Pricing comparison
Both platforms publish their pricing from the start. iubenda’s plans include the wider compliance suite at every tier. CookieYes charges per domain, so costs scale with the number of sites you run.
Free plan
Entry-level paid plan
$10/month per domain. Banner and cookie scanner only
€4.99/month. Includes Privacy and Cookie Policy generator
Mid-tier paid plan
$25/month per domain. Adds geo-targeting and IAB TCF support
€19.99/month. Adds Terms and Conditions, all languages, geo-targeting
Enterprise tier
$55/month per domain. Adds branding removal and custom revisit-consent button
€79.99/month. Adds Mobile SDK, consent recovery, full branding, advanced legal documents
Trusted worldwide
2.5+
million
Sites of every size rely on iubenda for consent, policies, and the rest of the compliance stack.
100+
countries
Countries where iubenda keeps businesses aligned with evolving privacy laws, with legal documents in up to 27 languages.
4.55
/5
Capterra score for iubenda, based on verified user reviews.
Google-certified
CMP Partner
with Consent Mode built in.
IAB-validated CMP
with Transparency & Consent
Framework (TCF 2.3) support.
Switching from CookieYes?
No developer required.
Scan your site
Point iubenda at your URL and the scanner builds an inventory of cookies and trackers automatically.
Embed iubenda
Choose your install path: script, Google Tag Manager template, or CMS plugin. Google Consent Mode is wired up for you.
Move your data
Pull your CookieYes consent records across via the API. Our team can guide the handoff so there’s no gap in collection.
You’ll be in good company
The word on iubenda
Antonella F.
Alligator.it
“As a web communications agency and Google partner, we needed a fast, Google-certified solution to keep our sites compliant with privacy regulations and make our marketing perform well. We found all of this in iubenda’s Google-certified CMP. It’s easy to implement and does exactly what we need.”
Mirko Giuseppe C.
UpGrade!
“For developers and site owners, iubenda is indispensable. It’s a must for every website or app that respects its users’ data. We’ve been using iubenda since its early days: we’ve watched it grow and we’ve grown with them.”
Denis A.
dhenx.com
“I’ve been using iubenda to manage legal compliance for my website and my clients’ sites. The platform offers complete solutions for privacy policies, cookie policies, and terms of service, all GDPR-compliant. It’s simple to use and customer support is always ready to help. I recommend it to anyone managing an online business.”
Patrick A.
Hellenic Technologies
“At Hellenic Technologies, iubenda has been essential for delivering advanced compliance solutions to our clients. Their tools for server-side tracking with prior consent blocking help us meet strict GDPR standards. Integrating their CMP with our custom GTM implementations ensures no data is collected without explicit consent, keeping our clients secure and compliant.”
Ina T.
EVER*
“As a boutique marketing agency and Gold Partner of iubenda, we use the Privacy Controls and Cookie Solution to create GDPR-compliant websites for our clients quickly and reliably. The simple implementation saves us hours per project, and our clients benefit from knowing their sites are always legally protected. For us, iubenda is an integral part of our agency workflows.”
FAQs
What’s the difference between iubenda and CookieYes?
Both platforms cover cookie consent and a privacy policy generator. iubenda is a full digital compliance suite that also includes terms and conditions, an accessibility widget, whistleblowing management, and a dedicated DSAR tool. Documents on both platforms are template-based; iubenda’s are maintained by an in-house legal team.
Is iubenda or CookieYes better for small businesses?
Smaller teams usually find iubenda more accessible. Plans start at €4.99/month with a free tier for basic sites. CookieYes is affordable at entry level but costs climb quickly as you add domains, which often catches growing sites by surprise.
Does iubenda support IAB TCF and Google Consent Mode?
Yes. iubenda is a validated IAB TCF v2.3 vendor, and Google Consent Mode v2 is wired up by default. Both are configurable from the dashboard.
Can I switch from CookieYes to iubenda easily?
Yes. Generate your new policies in iubenda, configure your banner, then swap the CookieYes script tag in your site header for the iubenda one. Existing consent records can be imported via API, and our support team can guide the migration.
Is iubenda free? Is CookieYes free?
Both have free tiers. iubenda’s free plan covers basic sites; paid tiers start at €4.99/month. CookieYes offers a limited free tier; paid tiers start at $10/month per domain.
Is iubenda certified?
Yes. iubenda is a Google-certified Consent Management Platform and a validated IAB TCF v2.3 CMP. Information security and data handling are reviewed by external auditors on an ongoing basis.
2.5 million websites already trust iubenda
Cookie consent, legal documents, accessibility, DSAR workflow.
One platform, one bill, one team behind it.