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
Real Cookie Banner vs WPConsent
WPConsent wins 3 of the 4 points we can measure. Here's how they compare on price, features, ratings and deals.
At a glance
| Feature | Real Cookie Banner | WPConsent |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8/10 (better) | 8.5/10 |
| Starts at | €59/year | $49.50/year (better) |
| Free version | Yes | Yes |
| Refund window | – | 14 days |
| Billing | Subscription | Subscription |
| Active installs | 100K+ | 200K+ (better) |
| Last Black Friday | 33% off | 70% off (better) |
| Category | Security | Security |
| Vendor | devowl.io | WPConsent |
| Black Friday 2026 | Not announced | Not announced |
Which should you choose?
Choose Real Cookie Banner if…
- WordPress sites that need GDPR and ePrivacy cookie consent
- Agencies that manage several EU client sites
Choose WPConsent if…
- WordPress site owners who need cookie consent for GDPR or CCPA
- Stores that need consent handling for eCommerce
- You want the lower starting price
Features
Real Cookie Banner
- Consent management
- Content blocker
- Service templates
- Cookie policy generator
- Google Consent Mode and TCF
- Accessibility
WPConsent
- Cookie banner and script blocking
- Website cookie scanner
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Geolocation display rules
- Secure consent logs
- Unlimited page views
Pros and cons
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
WPConsent
- Self-hosted, with no pageview fees or usage caps
- Free version listed on WordPress.org
- Google Consent Mode v2 and IAB TCF v2.3 support
- 14-day money-back guarantee
- No lifetime plan is listed
- Plans are billed yearly as listed
- Automatic translations and the Do Not Sell addon start at the Plus plan
Pricing plans
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
WPConsent
BasicStarts here
$49.50/year
1 site
- Unlimited page views and scans
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Standard support
Plus
$99.50/year
5 sites
- Automatic translations
- Do Not Sell addon
- Standard support
Pro
$199.50/year
25 sites
- Advanced banner analytics
- Priority support
Real Cookie Banner vs WPConsent questions
Is Real Cookie Banner better than WPConsent?
On our comparison WPConsent comes out ahead on 3 of 4 measurable points. The right pick still depends on what you build.
Which is cheaper, Real Cookie Banner or WPConsent?
Real Cookie Banner starts at €59/year and WPConsent starts at $49.50/year.
Can I get Real Cookie Banner or WPConsent cheaper on Black Friday?
Both are on our Black Friday tracker. Real Cookie Banner was 33% off last year. WPConsent was 70% off last year.
Both products
Cookie Consent Management Plugin for WordPress
- Free version
- Yes
- Price
- From $49.50/year
- Category
- Security
Not announcedBlack Friday deal for WPConsent