GDPR Consent Management Platforms (CMP) Compared — Cookiebot vs CookieYes vs Osano vs OneTrust

A Consent Management Platform (CMP) is essential for GDPR compliance if your website or app uses tracking cookies. For non-EU businesses, choosing the right CMP depends on your traffic volume, number of languages, required features, and budget.

Top CMPs Compared

Cookiebot (by Usercentrics)

Pricing: Free for up to 100 URLs (limited features); paid from EUR 12/month. Features: Automatic cookie scanning, multi-language support, prior consent (blocking), consent records, Google Consent Mode v2 integration. Best for: Small to mid-size websites needing reliable auto-scanning.

CookieYes

Pricing: Free for up to 100 URLs (25 languages); paid from EUR 10/month. Features: Cookie scanner, granular categories, preference centre, consent logs, geo-targeting (GDPR vs non-GDPR). Best for: WordPress/WooCommerce sites needing tight integration.

Osano

Pricing: From USD 39/month. Features: GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, LGPD compliance, cookie scanning, data subject request management, consent dashboard. Best for: Multi-jurisdictional businesses needing both GDPR and US state law compliance.

OneTrust (by TrustArc)

Pricing: From USD 10,000/year (enterprise). Features: Full privacy management suite: CMP, DSR management, vendor risk management, DPIA automation, cookie consent across web/mobile/IoT. Best for: Enterprise organisations with dedicated privacy teams.

Selection Criteria

• Auto-scanning: Does it automatically detect and categorise cookies?
• Prior consent: Can it block cookies before consent (required under ePrivacy Directive)?
• Geo-targeting: Show GDPR banner only to EU visitors, US banner to US visitors
• Consent records: Store timestamped proof of consent (required by GDPR Article 7)
• Multi-language: Support all EU languages your audience speaks
• Google Consent Mode v2: Essential for GDPR-compliant Google Ads and Analytics in 2026

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