Cookiebot vs CookieYes vs CookiePilot: CMP Comparison

Cookiebot, CookieYes and CookiePilot are consent management platforms (CMPs) for websites that use cookies, analytics, advertising tags or similar technologies. The right choice depends on website size, traffic, domain structure, technical stack and who will maintain the setup.

This comparison is for small businesses, ecommerce teams and agencies. It is not legal advice. No CMP can guarantee compliance by itself: your scripts, consent flow, notices, retention choices and applicable requirements still need review.

Cookiebot vs CookieYes vs CookiePilot at a glance

Factor	Cookiebot	CookieYes	CookiePilot
Pricing basis shown publicly	Plans are primarily sized by scanned subpages; the free plan is limited to one domain and up to 50 subpages	Plans are sold per domain, with page-scan and monthly pageview allowances that vary by tier	Plans are per domain; paid tiers currently list unlimited pageviews
Free entry point	Free plan listed for sites with up to 50 subpages	Free plan lists 100 pages per scan and 5,000 pageviews per month	Starter plan lists one domain and 10,000 pageviews per month
Google Consent Mode	Listed in Cookiebot's plans and product documentation	CookieYes describes its CMP as supporting Consent Mode v2	CookiePilot lists Consent Mode v2 across its plans
Likely evaluation focus	Subpage count, regional needs, languages and portfolio complexity	Traffic allowance, scan limit, platform fit and plan-specific features	Simple pricing, lightweight operation and support for smaller teams
Before buying	Confirm the correct size tier and domain treatment	Model pageview overages and the cost of every domain	Confirm domain count and the features included in the selected tier

These details were checked on 9 August 2026. Plans, limits and product features can change, so confirm them on each provider's official website before purchasing.

CookieYes vs Cookiebot: what is the main difference?

The clearest difference is how each provider packages the service. Cookiebot's public pricing emphasizes subpages. CookieYes combines per-domain billing with scan-page and traffic allowances. CookiePilot uses a per-domain model, with one domain on Pro and five on Business at the time of review.

That changes which product looks economical. A small, high-traffic site and a large documentation site with modest traffic can produce different quotes. Agencies should check central management, billing per client domain and collaboration features. For more context, read our CMP pricing guide.

Pricing compared with current public figures

Cookiebot currently advertises a free plan for one domain with up to 50 subpages. Its paid Cookiebot Core plans start at €7 per month on the monthly view, and the site says plans can change with the website's subpage count. The displayed price excludes VAT where applicable. Count the URLs the scanner may encounter, then check the current tier.

CookieYes currently shows monthly prices of $0 for Free, $10 per domain for Basic, $25 per domain for Pro and $55 per domain for Ultimate, before applicable taxes. The same table lists 5,000 monthly pageviews on Free, 100,000 on Basic, 300,000 on Pro and unlimited pageviews on Ultimate. Basic and Pro show an overage price of $0.30 per additional 1,000 pageviews. Annual billing and plan details may differ, so estimate using your normal traffic plus a peak-month buffer.

CookiePilot currently lists Starter at €0, Pro at €7 per month and Business at €25 per month, excluding VAT, with a stated 20% saving for annual billing. Starter lists 10,000 monthly pageviews; Pro and Business list unlimited pageviews. Check the live CookiePilot pricing page for domain limits and included features.

Headline price is only one part of total cost. Add implementation, tag remediation, training, support and recurring checks after site changes. A cheaper subscription may cost more if your team cannot test it efficiently.

Google Consent Mode v2 is not the whole consent setup

All three providers currently describe support for Google Consent Mode. That matters if you use Google Analytics, Google Ads or Google Tag Manager, but the label alone does not prove a correct implementation. Google's documentation separates basic and advanced consent mode and requires consent defaults to be set before measurement commands, followed by updates when the visitor makes a choice.

During evaluation, confirm that the CMP sends the consent signals your Google setup needs, including ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data and ad_personalization. Then test the initial state, Accept, Reject and a later preference change. Our Consent Mode v2 guide explains the concepts, while the CookiePilot Google Tag Manager integration gives a practical implementation route.

Consent Mode is not a substitute for deciding which tags need consent. It also does not write your privacy information, classify every custom script perfectly or provide a legal guarantee.

When Cookiebot may fit

Cookiebot may suit a team that wants an established CMP with scanning, consent records, regional controls, multiple languages and common integrations. The key purchasing check is how subpage count affects the plan, especially for content-heavy sites.

If Cookiebot is already on your shortlist, compare the detailed requirements in our Cookiebot alternative overview rather than choosing from the starting price alone.

When CookieYes may fit

CookieYes may fit teams that want a free entry point, a WordPress-oriented option or traffic-based tiers. Its materials describe Consent Mode v2, banner customization and scanning. Check scan limits, pageviews, overages, scan frequency and billing for each domain.

A free tier can be useful for a small site, but test it against real traffic and all required features. A website that regularly exceeds the allowance should be compared at the tier it will actually use, not at $0.

When CookiePilot may fit

CookiePilot is positioned for small businesses, ecommerce teams and agencies that want a manageable CMP without pricing paid tiers by traffic. Its current features overview lists scanning, a visual banner builder, Consent Mode v2, consent documentation and exports. Verify the exact plan for each capability rather than treating the feature page as a promise that every feature is free.

Platform fit still matters. WordPress teams can review the WordPress integration, and ecommerce teams should test cart, checkout, analytics and advertising behavior before launch.

Decision framework: choose from your real requirements

Use the same checklist for all three vendors:

• Count production domains, subdomains and staging sites that need coverage.
• Record both the number of pages and monthly pageviews, including seasonal peaks.
• Inventory GA4, Google Ads, Meta, embedded media, chat, A/B testing and custom scripts.
• List required regions, banner languages and consent frameworks.
• Confirm whether your CMS, ecommerce platform and tag manager have a supported integration.
• Check which plan includes scans, consent records, exports, geotargeting, custom branding and support.
• Estimate the 12-month cost for the real usage level, including overages and extra domains.
• Assign an owner for monthly checks and for retesting after site changes.

Shortlist two products, install each on a test site and run the same scenarios. Check storage and tag requests before a choice, after Accept and after Reject. Reopen the preference control and confirm that changing the choice produces the expected update.

FAQ

Is CookieYes better than Cookiebot?

Neither is universally better. CookieYes pricing is easier to model from domain traffic and scan limits, while Cookiebot's public tiers emphasize website subpages. Compare the plan that matches your real site, then test integrations, banner behavior and support.

Which CMP is cheapest for a small website?

All three currently offer a free entry point, but the limits differ. Cookiebot uses a 50-subpage limit on Free, CookieYes lists 100 pages per scan and 5,000 monthly pageviews, and CookiePilot lists 10,000 monthly pageviews on Starter. A free plan is only suitable if its domain, traffic, feature and support limits match the project.

Do Cookiebot and CookieYes support Google Consent Mode v2?

Both providers describe Google Consent Mode support in their official materials. CookiePilot does as well. Correct results still depend on tag order, default consent state, updates and the rest of the implementation, so validate with Google Tag Assistant and browser developer tools.

Does installing a CMP make a website GDPR compliant?

No. A CMP can help collect and document choices, but compliance depends on configuration, the technologies in use, information shown to visitors and the legal requirements that apply to the organization.

Can an agency manage several websites with one CMP?

Potentially, but account and billing rules differ. Ask how client domains, permissions, consent records and handover work. Price the whole portfolio using the applicable limits.

Official sources checked

• Cookiebot pricing and plan limits
• Cookiebot Google Consent Mode overview
• CookieYes pricing and plan limits
• CookieYes Google Consent Mode product page
• Google's consent mode implementation guide

Next step

Build a one-page inventory using the checklist above, then compare the three products at the plan your site will actually need. If CookiePilot matches your domains, integrations and maintenance resources, start with the current plans and test the setup before moving it to production.