CookieYes is a Google-certified CMP designed to automate consent management for websites.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $10/month
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for CookieYes
CookieYes vs MalCare
CookieYes wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | CookieYes | MalCare |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 9.1/10 (better) | 8.7/10 |
| Starts at | $10/month | $99/year |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 1M+ (better) | 100K+ |
| Last Black Friday | – | – |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | Cookieyes | MalCare |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose CookieYes if…
- Site owners who need a GDPR and US state cookie banner
- Teams managing consent across several domains
Choose MalCare if…
- WordPress site owners who need malware cleanup
- Agencies managing several client sites
Features
CookieYes
- Google Certified CMP
- GDPR and US State Laws templates
- Google Consent Mode v2
- IAB TCF v2.4 banner
- Cookie auto-blocking
- Scheduled scanning
MalCare
- Malware scanner
- Malware removal
- WordPress firewall
- Login protection
- Geoblocking
- Vulnerability scanner
Pros and cons
CookieYes
- Free plan with 5,000 pageviews a month
- 14-day free trial on paid plans
- Trustpilot average of 5 stars from 393 reviews
- Google Certified CMP
- Extra pageviews cost $0.30 per 1,000 on Basic and Pro
- Plans are priced per domain, so each site adds cost
- Free plan allows 100 pages per scan
MalCare
- Free version on WordPress.org with cloud malware scanning and a firewall
- Trustpilot rating of 5 stars from 231 reviews for the vendor
- 14-day free trial and 14-day money-back guarantee
- Malware cleanup included on the Repair and Fortify plans
- The Protect plan does not include malware cleanup
- Cleanup needs FTP, SFTP or SSH access to the server
- The plugin needs a MalCare account to run
Pricing plans
CookieYes
Free
Free
Per domain sites
- 5,000 pageviews a month
- 100 pages per scan
- Basic customization
BasicStarts here
$10/month
Per domain sites
- 100,000 pageviews a month
- 600 pages per scan
- Advanced customizations
Pro
$25/month
Per domain sites
- 300,000 pageviews a month
- 4,000 pages per scan
- Geo-targeting
MalCare
ProtectStarts here
$99/year
1 site sites
- Daily scans
- Firewall, virtual patching, geo-blocking and bot protection
- Malware cleanup not included
Repair
$299/year
1 site sites
- Prevention plus malware cleanup
- Scans every 12 hours
- Expert response within 24 hours
Fortify
$499/year
1 site sites
- Hourly scanning
- Unlimited manual security fixes
- Expert response within 6 hours
CookieYes vs MalCare questions
Is CookieYes better than MalCare?
On our comparison CookieYes comes out ahead on 2 of 2 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, CookieYes or MalCare?
CookieYes starts at $10/month and MalCare starts at $99/year.
Can I get CookieYes or MalCare cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. We'll add each discount the moment it goes live.
Both products
MalCare offers security solutions for WordPress sites, including malware scanning, removal, and real-time protection features.
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for MalCare
