User Approval Management WordPress Plugin
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $59.99/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for New User Approve
New User Approve vs Real Cookie Banner
Real Cookie Banner wins 3 of the 3 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | New User Approve | Real Cookie Banner |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.9/10 | 8.8/10 (better) |
| Starts at | $59.99/year | €59/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | 14 days | – |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 20K+ | 100K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | – | 33% off |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | New User Approve | devowl.io |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose New User Approve if…
- Membership and gated sites
- Sites that get spam sign-ups
Choose Real Cookie Banner if…
- WordPress sites that need GDPR and ePrivacy cookie consent
- Agencies that manage several EU client sites
- You want the lower starting price
Features
New User Approve
- Manual registration approval
- Invitation codes
- Auto-approve by role
- Email domain allow and block lists
- Customizable email notifications
- Deadline-based registration
Real Cookie Banner
- Consent management
- Content blocker
- Service templates
- Cookie policy generator
- Google Consent Mode and TCF
- Accessibility
Pros and cons
New User Approve
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Manual approval stops bot and spam sign-ups before access is granted
- Yearly plans start at $59.99
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- Email domain lists and deadline registration need the Business plan
- No Trustpilot or G2 rating found
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
New User Approve
BasicStarts here
$59.99/year
- Manual approval of registrations
- Auto-approve selected user roles
- Invite-only registration
Professional
$79.99/year
- Customizable email notifications
- Bulk-generate and email invite codes
- Priority support
Business
$99.99/year
- Whitelist and blacklist email domains
- Deadline-based registration
- Priority 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
New User Approve vs Real Cookie Banner questions
Is New User Approve better than Real Cookie Banner?
On our comparison Real Cookie Banner comes out ahead on 3 of 3 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, New User Approve or Real Cookie Banner?
New User Approve starts at $59.99/year and Real Cookie Banner starts at €59/year.
Can I get New User Approve 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