If you manage more than one WordPress site, you’ve probably noticed that cookie consent plugins get expensive fast. Most start with a generous free tier — then charge per domain, per feature, or per year in ways that aren’t obvious until you’re already locked in.
This comparison looks at four plugins commonly used for GDPR compliance on WordPress sites: CookieYes, Complianz, Cookie Notice by dFactory, and Hundikuu Consent & Tracking. We’ll look at pricing, what’s actually included, and where each one makes sense.
What we’re comparing
For a fair comparison, we’re looking at what each plugin costs for a small agency or freelancer managing 3–5 client sites, with the following requirements:
- GDPR-compliant consent banner
- Google Consent Mode v2 support
- Google Tag Manager integration
- Meta Pixel / Conversions API support
- Annual cost for 3 domains
CookieYes
CookieYes is one of the most widely used consent plugins, with a large free tier that covers basic use cases. The free plan includes a consent banner, basic cookie scanning, and Consent Mode v2 support on a single domain.
Where it gets expensive is multi-site use and advanced features. The Pro plan starts at around €189/year per domain for full Consent Mode v2, GTM integration, and analytics. For three domains that’s €567/year — and Meta CAPI is not included at any tier. You’d need a separate solution for server-side tracking.
CookieYes is a solid choice if you need a well-supported, widely recognised plugin for a single site. For agencies managing multiple sites with full tracking requirements, the cost adds up quickly.
Complianz
Complianz takes a different approach — it’s heavily focused on compliance documentation (cookie policies, privacy statements) alongside the banner itself. The free version covers basic consent management. The premium version starts at €99/year for a single site and includes Consent Mode v2, GTM support, and extensive compliance features.
For three sites, Complianz offers an agency plan at around €199/year which is reasonable. However, Meta CAPI integration is not included — Complianz handles consent collection but leaves server-side tracking to other tools. You’d need to set that up separately, typically through GTM or a dedicated plugin.
Complianz is a good fit if your primary concern is compliance documentation and you already have a separate tracking setup. The banner itself is configurable but not especially lightweight — it loads on page render rather than on user interaction.
Cookie Notice by dFactory
Cookie Notice is one of the most installed free consent plugins in the WordPress repository. It covers basic consent banner functionality and is free for a single site. The paid Cookie Compliance add-on (by the same developer) adds Consent Mode v2, geo-targeting, and analytics — starting at around $39/month per domain, which works out to $468/year.
For basic use cases where you just need a compliant banner with no tracking integration, the free version is perfectly adequate. For anything more — GTM, Consent Mode v2, or Meta — the cost jumps significantly and there’s no native CAPI support.
Hundikuu Consent & Tracking
Hundikuu Consent & Tracking was built specifically to solve the problem of managing consent and tracking in one place, without the PageSpeed penalty that most consent plugins carry.
The plugin bundles GDPR consent (via Klaro), Google Consent Mode v2, GTM integration, and Meta Conversions API in a single license. The 3-domain license costs €79/year — covering all of the above for three sites. There’s no separate charge for Meta CAPI, no per-feature add-ons, and no monthly billing.
It’s a more opinionated solution — you get a specific set of tools rather than a modular system you configure yourself. If you need a different consent UI or deep compliance documentation generation, it’s not the right fit. But if your stack is GTM + Meta Pixel + GA4 + WooCommerce, everything is handled in one plugin.
Side-by-side pricing (3 domains, per year)
| Plugin | 3 domains / year | Consent Mode v2 | GTM | Meta CAPI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CookieYes Pro | ~€567 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Complianz Agency | ~€199 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Cookie Notice / Compliance | ~€1,400 | ✅ | ✅ | ❌ |
| Hundikuu Consent & Tracking | €79 | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Pricing for CookieYes and Cookie Notice is approximate and based on published rates at the time of writing. Check each vendor’s current pricing page before making a decision.
Which one should you use?
Use CookieYes if you need a widely recognised plugin with extensive documentation and support, and you’re managing a single site without CAPI requirements.
Use Complianz if compliance documentation is your primary concern — cookie policies, privacy statements, and audit logs — and you already have tracking handled elsewhere.
Use Cookie Notice (free) if you need a simple, no-cost banner for a single site with no advanced tracking requirements.
Use Hundikuu Consent & Tracking if you’re managing multiple WordPress sites, running GTM + Meta Pixel + GA4, and want everything — consent, tracking, and server-side events — handled in one lightweight plugin at a fixed annual price.
Questions about whether Hundikuu Consent & Tracking fits your setup? Get in touch — we’re happy to answer before you buy.