ActiveLayer is an AI-powered spam protection service for WordPress forms and comments.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $4/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for ActiveLayer
ActiveLayer vs Real Cookie Banner
Real Cookie Banner wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | ActiveLayer | Real Cookie Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.1/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $4/month | €59/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | – |
| Billing | Free + paid plans | Subscription |
| Active installs | 10K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 33% off |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Awesome Motive | devowl.io |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose ActiveLayer if…
- Sites with spam on contact forms and comments
- Agencies managing many client sites
Choose Real Cookie Banner if…
- WordPress sites that need GDPR and ePrivacy cookie consent
- Agencies that manage several EU client sites
Features
ActiveLayer
- AI spam checks
- No CAPTCHAs
- Form plugin integrations
- Detection signals
- Unlimited sites
Real Cookie Banner
- Consent management
- Content blocker
- Service templates
- Cookie policy generator
- Google Consent Mode and TCF
- Accessibility
Pros and cons
ActiveLayer
- No CAPTCHA for visitors
- Free plan with 200 checks
- Integrations with major form plugins
- Confidence scores and detection signals
- Free plan covers only 200 checks, one time
- No money-back guarantee listed on the pricing page
- Paid plans are priced by check volume
Real Cookie Banner
- Free version includes the features for a legally compliant setup
- Rated 4.9 out of 5 on WordPress.org
- Google Consent Mode and TCF support
- Built-in content blockers for embeds
- Some templates and conveniences are reserved for the paid version
- A third-party review reports slow premium support response times
- No money-back guarantee is listed
Pricing plans
ActiveLayer
Free
Free
Unlimited sites
- 200 checks total
- Full API access
- No credit card required
ProStarts here
$4/month
Unlimited sites
- 5,000 checks per month
- Email support
- Billed yearly
Enterprise
$149/month
- 500,000+ checks per month
- Custom SLA
- Dedicated support
Real Cookie Banner
SingleStarts here
€59/year
1 site
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
Starter
€89/year
3 sites
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
Professional
€129/year
5 sites
- All features
- Updates included
- Premium support
ActiveLayer vs Real Cookie Banner questions
Is ActiveLayer better than Real Cookie Banner?
On our comparison Real Cookie Banner comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, ActiveLayer or Real Cookie Banner?
ActiveLayer starts at $4/month and Real Cookie Banner starts at €59/year.
Can I get ActiveLayer or Real Cookie Banner cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Real Cookie Banner was 33% off last year.
Both products
Cookie Banner and Consent Management for your WordPress website – easy to be legally compliant.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From €59/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for Real Cookie Banner