CookieYes vs Real Cookie Banner

CookieYes wins 2 of the 2 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.

At a glance

FeatureCookieYesReal Cookie Banner
Our score9.1/10 (better)8.8/10
Starts at$10/month€59/year
Free versionYesYes
Refund window––
BillingSubscriptionSubscription
Active installs1M+ (better)100K+
Last Black Friday–33% off
CategorySecuritySecurity
VendorCookieyesdevowl.io
Black Friday 2026Not announcedNot 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 Real Cookie Banner if…

  • WordPress sites that need GDPR and ePrivacy cookie consent
  • Agencies that manage several EU 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

Real Cookie Banner

  • Consent management
  • Content blocker
  • Service templates
  • Cookie policy generator
  • Google Consent Mode and TCF
  • Accessibility

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

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

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

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

CookieYes vs Real Cookie Banner questions

Is CookieYes better than Real Cookie Banner?

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 Real Cookie Banner?

CookieYes starts at $10/month and Real Cookie Banner starts at €59/year.

Can I get CookieYes or Real Cookie Banner cheaper on Black Friday?

Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Real Cookie Banner was 33% off last year.

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