CookieYes vs FlowConsent

What is a CMP and Why Do You Need One?

A Cookie Management Platform (CMP) is an essential tool for complying with GDPR and other privacy regulations (ePrivacy, CCPA, LGPD). It allows you to:

• Display a consent banner compliant with legal requirements
• Collect and record user choices
• Block cookies before obtaining consent
• Manage consent proofs (consent registry)
• Facilitate user rights (access, modification, deletion)

Without a CMP, your website risks sanctions of up to €20 million or 4% of global turnover. Beyond legal aspects, a good CMP also helps maintain your marketing performance by optimizing consent rates.

FlowConsent Overview

What is FlowConsent?

FlowConsent is a French consent management solution launched in 2024, positioned as an accessible alternative to premium CMPs. The goal: democratize GDPR compliance by offering a professional solution at an affordable price.

FlowConsent's Philosophy

FlowConsent stands out with an "anti-premium" approach: offering all essential GDPR compliance features without the complexity and costs of enterprise solutions. Unlike established players using complex pricing models with multiple limits, FlowConsent uses a simple model based on sessions only.

FlowConsent's Strengths

Simple and Predictable Pricing

• Fixed price of €14.99/month regardless of your site size
• Model based on sessions only (single metric)
• Free plan up to 25,000 sessions/month
• 3 domains included in Pro plan
• No hidden costs or extra fees

Simplified Installation

• 10-minute setup without Google Tag Manager
• Intuitive interface for non-technical users
• Lightweight script (~50kb) for optimal performance

Technical Automation

• Google Consent Mode v2 activatable with one click
• Automatic cookie policy updates
• Automatic scanning of new cookies

European Hosting

• Servers located in Europe for GDPR compliance
• Data hosted with Cloudflare (European infrastructure)
• No data transfers outside the EU

CookieYes Overview

What is CookieYes?

CookieYes is a British consent management solution (CookieYes Limited, UK Company no. 13074037) positioned as an affordable alternative with complete certifications. The platform is recognized for its good value for money in the entry-level segment.

CookieYes's Philosophy

CookieYes focuses on financial accessibility with an attractive entry price (€9/month) while offering essential certifications. The solution particularly targets small businesses and startups with tight budgets seeking certified compliance.

CookieYes's Strengths

Complete Certifications

• Google Certified CMP
• IAB TCF v2.2 Certified
• WCAG Accessibility Certified
• PCI DSS Certified Payment Gateway
• GDPR Compliant Data Storage

Attractive Entry Price

• Basic plan at €9/month (cheaper than FlowConsent Pro)
• Free plan for small sites (100 pages, 5,000 pageviews)
• 14-day free trial on all paid plans

Multilingual Support and Customization

• Pre-built banners with GDPR and US State Laws templates
• Automatic banner translation
• Customization via custom CSS
• Custom logo (paid plans)

Complete Integrations

• Google Consent Mode v2
• Microsoft UET Consent Mode
• IAB TCF v2.2 Framework
• Global Privacy Control (GPC)
• Google Tag Manager
• Do Not Track (DNT)

Agency Dedicated Support

• Agency partner program with up to 50% discount
• Multi-client management from single dashboard
• Centralized management of multiple domains

CookieYes's Limitations

Complex Pricing Model with Double Limits

• Limit on pages per scan (100, 600, 4,000, 8,000 pages)
• AND limit on monthly pageviews (5k, 100k, 300k, unlimited)
• You must respect both limits simultaneously
• If you exceed either one, you must upgrade

Unpredictable Overcharges

• $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews on Basic and Pro plans
• These overcharges can quickly accumulate
• Difficulty predicting exact monthly cost
• Example: 150,000 pageviews on Basic plan (100k included) = +$15 overcharge

Free Plan Limitations

• Only 5 scans per month (vs unlimited at FlowConsent)
• Maximum 100 pages per scan
• 5,000 pageviews/month only
• Barely usable for a production site

Growth Constraints

• If your site grows from 500 to 700 pages, you must upgrade (Basic → Pro = +€14/month)
• If traffic grows from 90k to 110k pageviews, immediate overcharges
• Double penalty on growth (content AND traffic)

Detailed Pricing Comparison

FlowConsent Pricing

FlowConsent offers a simple and transparent pricing grid based on sessions:

Free Plan (€0)

• Up to 25,000 sessions/month included
• 1 domain included
• All basic features
• FlowConsent branding visible
• Google Consent Mode v2
• Microsoft UET Consent Mode
• GDPR compliance
• Unlimited automatic cookie scanning

Pro Plan (€14.99/month)

• Up to 100,000 sessions/month included
• 3 domains included
• Remove branding
• Priority support
• Everything in Free, plus:
• 90-days consent analytics
• 1 cookie scan per day
• Up to 5 languages
• 3 banners per workspace
• Subdomain support
• 10 users per workspace

Enterprise Plan (custom quote)

• Unlimited sessions (price based on traffic)
• Unlimited domains
• Dedicated support
• Guaranteed SLAs
• Personalized onboarding
• Custom multilingual
• Unlimited banners
• Full setup handled by team
• Priority support with dedicated CSM

CookieYes Pricing (2026)

CookieYes uses hybrid pricing with double limits (pages + pageviews):

Free Plan (€0)

• Up to 100 pages per scan
• 5,000 pageviews/month
• 5 cookie scans per month
• 1 domain included
• Basic customization
• 14-day free trial

Basic Plan (€9/month or ~$10/month)

• Up to 600 pages per scan
• 100,000 pageviews/month
• Unlimited scans
• 1 domain included
• Advanced customizations
• • $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews

Pro Plan (€23/month or ~$25/month) - MOST POPULAR

• Up to 4,000 pages per scan
• 300,000 pageviews/month
• Unlimited scans
• 1 domain included
• Geo-targeting
• Monthly scheduled scanning
• • $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews

Ultimate Plan (€50/month or ~$55/month)

• Up to 8,000 pages per scan
• Unlimited pageviews
• Unlimited scans
• 1 domain included
• Geo-targeting
• Weekly scheduled scanning
• Remove CookieYes branding

Important note: CookieYes charges overages of $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews on Basic and Pro plans. These overcharges can be unpredictable and accumulate quickly.

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Comparative Pricing Analysis

To better understand the financial impact of each solution, let's analyze several concrete scenarios:

Scenario 1: Small Site (20,000 sessions/month, 80 pages, ~40,000 pageviews)

• FlowConsent: FREE (included in free plan up to 25,000 sessions)
• CookieYes: FREE but limited (80 pages OK, but 40k pageviews > 5k limit)
• CookieYes actual: €9/month (Basic plan needed for 40k pageviews)
• FlowConsent Savings: €9/month (100%)

Scenario 2: Medium Site (50,000 sessions/month, 300 pages, ~150,000 pageviews)

• FlowConsent: €14.99/month (Pro plan)
• CookieYes: €9/month (Basic plan, 600 pages OK) + overage (150k - 100k = 50k extra)
• CookieYes overage: 50 units × $0.30 = $15 or ~€14
• CookieYes total: €9 + €14 = €23/month
• FlowConsent Savings: €8/month (35%)

Scenario 3: Large Site (100,000 sessions/month, 1,200 pages, ~300,000 pageviews)

• FlowConsent: €14.99/month (still Pro plan)
• CookieYes: €23/month (Pro plan needed, 4,000 pages OK, 300k pageviews OK)
• FlowConsent Savings: €8/month (35%)

Scenario 4: Very Large Site (200,000 sessions/month, 3,000 pages, ~500,000 pageviews)

• FlowConsent: Custom quote (Enterprise plan) - estimated €30-50/month
• CookieYes: €23/month (Pro plan, 4,000 pages OK) + overage (500k - 300k = 200k extra)
• CookieYes overage: 200 units × $0.30 = $60 or ~€55
• CookieYes total: €23 + €55 = €78/month
• FlowConsent Savings: €28-48/month (36-62%)

Scenario 5: Huge Site (500,000 sessions/month, 6,000 pages, ~1,500,000 pageviews)

• FlowConsent: Custom quote (Enterprise plan) - estimated €80-100/month
• CookieYes: €50/month (Ultimate plan needed for 6,000 pages, unlimited pageviews)
• CookieYes potentially cheaper at this level: €0-50/month

Over one year, the savings are substantial:

• Small site (80 pages, 40k pageviews): €108 saved (free vs €108/year)
• Medium site (300 pages, 150k pageviews): €96 saved
• Large site (1,200 pages, 300k pageviews): €96 saved
• Very large site (3,000 pages, 500k pageviews): €336-576 saved

Sessions vs Pages+Pageviews: What's the Difference?

The difference between pricing models is crucial:

Pages + Pageviews (CookieYes)

• Double limit: number of pages AND number of pageviews
• Example: Basic plan limited to 600 pages AND 100,000 pageviews
• If you exceed either limit, you must upgrade
• Overcharges of $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews (Basic and Pro)
• Very dependent on site structure AND traffic
• Can become very expensive with overcharges

Sessions (FlowConsent)

• Single simple metric: user visits
• Example: Pro plan up to 100,000 sessions = 100,000 visitors
• Site structure has no impact on price
• Only traffic impacts price
• No hidden overcharges
• More predictable and favorable

Concrete Example 1:An e-commerce site with 500 products (500 pages) receiving 40,000 visitors/month who view an average of 3 pages = 120,000 pageviews:

• FlowConsent: 40,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
• CookieYes: 500 pages OK, but 120,000 pageviews
  • Basic plan (100k pageviews) + 20k extra overage
  • 20 units × $0.30 = $6 or ~€5.50
  • Total: €9 + €5.50 = €14.50/month
• Nearly equivalent, but FlowConsent more predictable

Concrete Example 2:A blog with 2,000 articles receiving 60,000 visitors/month who view an average of 2 pages = 120,000 pageviews:

• FlowConsent: 60,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
• CookieYes: 2,000 pages requires Pro plan (€23/month)
  • 120,000 pageviews < 300k so no overage
  • Total: €23/month
• FlowConsent saves €8/month = €96/year

Concrete Example 3:A media site with 5,000 articles receiving 100,000 visitors/month who view an average of 4 pages = 400,000 pageviews:

• FlowConsent: 100,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
• CookieYes: 5,000 pages requires Pro plan (€23/month)
  • 400,000 pageviews > 300k included = 100k extra
  • Overage: 100 units × $0.30 = $30 or ~€27
  • Total: €23 + €27 = €50/month
• FlowConsent saves €35/month = €420/year

Installation and Setup

FlowConsent Installation

Step 1: Account Creation (2 minutes)

1. Sign up at flowconsent.com
2. Email verification
3. Create your first project

Step 2: Banner Configuration (5 minutes)

1. Choose banner template
2. Customize colors and text
3. Configure cookie categories
4. Activate Google Consent Mode v2 (simple toggle)

Step 3: Script Installation (3 minutes)

1. Copy generated unique script
2. Add to your site's <head>
3. Publish and test

Total: ~10 minutes

No need for Google Tag Manager, complex configuration, or advanced technical skills.

CookieYes Installation

Step 1: Account Creation (2 minutes)

1. Sign up at cookieyes.com
2. Email verification
3. 14-day free trial activated

Step 2: Domain Configuration (5 minutes)

1. Add your domain
2. First automatic site scan
3. Wait for complete analysis

Step 3: Banner Configuration (8 minutes)

1. Choose template (GDPR or US State Laws)
2. Customize colors and content
3. Configure consent categories
4. Set up geolocation if necessary

Step 4: Script Installation (5 minutes)

1. Get script from dashboard
2. Add to your site's <head>
3. Recommended configuration via Google Tag Manager

Step 5: Testing and Validation (8 minutes)

1. Verify proper functioning
2. Test different consent scenarios
3. Validate cookie blocking

Total: ~28 minutes

Installation is relatively simple and well documented with guides and videos.

Feature Comparison

GDPR Compliance and Regulations

FlowConsent

• ✅ Complete GDPR compliance
• ✅ Consent registry
• ✅ EU server hosting
• ✅ Google Consent Mode v2 (automatic activation)
• ✅ Microsoft UET Consent Mode
• 🚧 IAB TCF v2.2 (coming soon)

CookieYes

• ✅ Complete GDPR compliance
• ✅ Consent registry
• ✅ EU server hosting (GDPR Compliant Data Storage)
• ✅ Google Consent Mode v2
• ✅ Microsoft UET Consent Mode
• ✅ IAB TCF v2.2 certified
• ✅ Google Certified CMP
• ✅ WCAG Accessibility Certified
• ✅ Support for CCPA/CPRA
• ✅ Global Privacy Control (GPC)
• ✅ Do Not Track (DNT)

Verdict: CookieYes offers more complete certifications with Google Certified CMP and WCAG

Customization and Design

FlowConsent

• Color and font customization
• 5 banner positions available
• Basic templates included
• Text and label editing
• Real-time preview

CookieYes

• 2-3 pre-built layouts depending on plan
• GDPR (opt-in) and US State Laws (opt-out) templates
• Content and color customization
• Custom CSS (paid plans)
• Custom logo (paid plans)
• Automatic banner translation
• Popup layout available

Verdict: CookieYes offers more flexibility with custom CSS and specialized templates

Analytics and Reporting

FlowConsent

• Consent statistics dashboard
• Acceptance rate by category
• CSV data export
• Evolution tracking over time
• Automatic monthly reports

CookieYes

• Consent trends & pageviews
• Detailed consent log
• Opt-in/opt-out statistics
• Usage reports

Verdict: Comparable analytics features

Cookie and Service Management

FlowConsent

• Unlimited automatic cookie scanning
• Automatic classification
• Library of 200+ pre-configured services
• Automatic cookie policy updates
• Automatic cookie blocking before consent
• 1 scan per day (Pro plan)

CookieYes

• Unlimited scans (paid plans)
• Only 5 scans/month (free plan)
• Automatic cookie blocking
• Monthly (Pro) or weekly (Ultimate) scheduled scanning
• Scan behind login (paid plans)
• Static IP scanning (paid plans)
• Disable banner on specific pages

Verdict: FlowConsent more generous on free plan (unlimited scans vs 5/month)

Multilingual Support

FlowConsent

• Support for 42 languages
• Multilingual interface
• Manual text translation

CookieYes

• Multilingual banner
• Automatic banner translation
• Geo-targeting to adapt language

Verdict: CookieYes offers automatic translation in addition

Support and Assistance

FlowConsent

• Help center with guides
• Email support
• Ticketing support
• Priority support (Pro plan)

CookieYes

• Help guides & videos
• Email support
• Chat support
• Dedicated agency support (partner program)

Verdict: CookieYes offers chat support in addition

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Use Cases: Who Should Choose What?

Choose FlowConsent if...

✅ You want simple and predictable pricing

Single metric (sessions), no hidden overcharges, no double limits to monitor.

✅ Your site has lots of content

With the session-based model, a site with 1,000 or 10,000 pages costs the same if traffic is identical. Perfect for blogs, media, documentation sites.

✅ You want to avoid unexpected overcharges

No billing of $0.30 per 1,000 additional pageviews. Price remains fixed.

✅ You manage multiple sites

With 3 domains included in Pro plan, FlowConsent is ideal for agencies or entrepreneurs managing multiple projects.

✅ You want a truly usable free plan

25,000 sessions/month free (vs 5,000 pageviews at CookieYes) with unlimited scans (vs 5 scans/month at CookieYes).

✅ Your site is growing rapidly

Price remains stable even if you add content or traffic increases (within plan limits).

Typical Profiles:

• SMEs and startups with tight budgets
• Web agencies managing multiple clients
• Blogs and media with lots of content
• Growing e-commerce sites
• Webflow and no-code sites
• Independent developers

Choose CookieYes if...

✅ You have a small site with little traffic

Basic plan at €9/month cheaper than FlowConsent Pro (€14.99/month) for small sites.

✅ You need IAB TCF v2.2 now

CookieYes is already IAB TCF v2.2 certified (in progress at FlowConsent).

✅ You want all certifications

Google Certified CMP, IAB TCF, WCAG Accessibility, PCI DSS Payment Gateway.

✅ You manage an agency with many clients

Agency partner program with up to 50% discount and multi-client management.

✅ You have stable and predictable traffic

If you know exactly your page count and pageviews, you can choose the right plan without risk of overcharges.

✅ You want chat support

Live chat support available (not currently at FlowConsent).

Typical Profiles:

• Small businesses with simple sites and stable traffic
• Agencies using partner program
• Companies requiring IAB TCF v2.2 immediately
• Sites requiring complete certifications
• Organizations seeking affordable certified CMP

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Final Verdict: Our Recommendation

For 80% of Users: FlowConsent

Why?

• Simple and predictable pricing: single metric (sessions), no double limits, no hidden overcharges
• Unbeatable price: FREE up to 25,000 sessions/month, then only €14.99/month up to 100,000 sessions
• Multi-domain included: 3 domains in Pro plan to manage multiple projects
• Ultra-fast installation: 10 minutes without Google Tag Manager
• Truly usable free plan: 25,000 sessions/month with unlimited scans (vs 5,000 pageviews and 5 scans/month at CookieYes)
• No billing surprises: no overcharges of $0.30 per 1,000 pageviews

FlowConsent is the rational choice for most websites: SMEs, startups, agencies, blogs, e-commerce. The simple pricing model based only on sessions eliminates all complexity and any risk of unexpected overcharges. The free plan is truly generous and usable in production.

For Specific Cases: CookieYes

Choose CookieYes if:

• You have a very small site (< 100 pages, < 5,000 pageviews) and the free plan suffices
• You have a site with stable and predictable traffic (< 100k pageviews) and want the Basic plan at €9/month
• You need IAB TCF v2.2 immediately (in progress at FlowConsent)
• You manage an agency and want to benefit from the partner program (up to 50% discount)
• You need all certifications (Google CMP, WCAG, etc.)
• Your site has few pages (< 8,000) but enormous stable traffic (Ultimate plan at €50/month)

CookieYes remains a good solution for small sites with stable traffic or for agencies benefiting from the partner program. Complete certifications are a real plus.

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Conclusion

The choice between FlowConsent and CookieYes mainly depends on your site type and priorities:

Choose FlowConsent if you want simplicity, predictability, and the best value for money. The pricing model based only on sessions eliminates all complexity and any risk of unexpected overcharges. With a truly generous free plan (25,000 sessions/month) and a Pro plan at a fixed price (€14.99/month), FlowConsent is ideal for growing sites that want to control their costs. The 3 domains included in the Pro plan make FlowConsent the obvious choice for agencies managing multiple clients.

Choose CookieYes if you have a very small site with little stable traffic (free plan or Basic at €9/month), if you need IAB TCF v2.2 immediately, if you manage an agency and want to benefit from the partner program with up to 50 percent discount, or if you need all official certifications including Google Certified CMP and WCAG Accessibility. However, beware of the hybrid pricing model with double limits and potential overcharges of 0.30 dollars per 1,000 additional pageviews that can quickly increase the bill.

For the vast majority of websites (SMEs, startups, agencies, blogs, e-commerce), FlowConsent is the most relevant choice: complete GDPR compliance, simple installation, transparent and predictable pricing without surprises, and substantial savings of 35% to 100% depending on your profile. The session-based pricing model is much simpler and more favorable than CookieYes's hybrid pages + pageviews model with overcharges.

For very small sites with minimal and stable traffic, agencies with partner program, or organizations requiring all official certifications immediately, CookieYes can justify its choice through its affordable Basic plan at 9 euros per month, its complete certifications including Google Certified CMP, IAB TCF v2.2 and WCAG, and its agency partner program with substantial discounts.

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Ready to get started?

🚀 Try FlowConsent for free - FREE up to 25,000 sessions/month (no credit card required)

🍪 Try CookieYes for free - 14-day free trial on all paid plans

Need help choosing? Contact our respective teams for a free site audit and personalized recommendation.