Our verdict: for most websites (SMEs, startups, agencies, e-commerce), FlowConsent offers the best value for money, with savings of 40% to 100% and simple, predictable pricing. CookieYes's model with double limits (pages + page views) and overcharges can become expensive and unpredictable for growing sites.
What is a CMP and why do you need one?
A Consent 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 log)
- 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 the 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 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
- Free plan hosted on your own Cloudflare account, paid plans on our European servers
- 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 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 page views)
- 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 framework
- Global Privacy Control (GPC)
- Google Tag Manager
- Do Not Track (DNT)
Dedicated agency support
- Agency partner program with up to 50% discount
- Multi-client management from a 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 page views (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 page views on the Basic and Pro plans
- These overcharges can quickly accumulate
- Difficulty predicting the exact monthly cost
- Example: 150,000 page views on the Basic plan (100k included) = +$15 overcharge
Free plan limitations
- Only 5 scans per month
- Maximum 100 pages per scan
- Only 5,000 page views/month
- Barely usable for a production site
Growth constraints
- If your site grows from 500 to 700 pages, you must upgrade (Basic to Pro = +€14/month)
- If traffic grows from 90k to 110k page views, 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, with the banner deployed on your own Cloudflare account
- 1 domain included
- All basic features
- FlowConsent branding visible
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Microsoft UET Consent Mode
- GDPR compliance, with a consent log kept for 13 months
- Automatic cookie scanning
Pro plan (€14.99/month)
- Up to 100,000 sessions/month included
- 3 domains included
- FlowConsent branding stays visible on the banner
- Ticketing support
- Everything in Free, plus:
- 90-day 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)
- Sessions priced according to your traffic
- Domains on request
- Personalized onboarding
- Custom multilingual setup
- Unlimited banners
- Full setup handled by our team
- Priority support with a dedicated CSM
CookieYes pricing (2026)
CookieYes uses hybrid pricing with double limits (pages + page views):
Free plan (€0)
- Up to 100 pages per scan
- 5,000 page views/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 page views/month
- Unlimited scans
- 1 domain included
- Advanced customizations
- $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views
Pro plan (€23/month, or ~$25/month): most popular
- Up to 4,000 pages per scan
- 300,000 page views/month
- Unlimited scans
- 1 domain included
- Geo-targeting
- Monthly scheduled scanning
- $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views
Ultimate plan (€50/month, or ~$55/month)
- Up to 8,000 pages per scan
- Unlimited page views
- 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 page views on the Basic and Pro plans. These overcharges can be unpredictable and accumulate quickly.
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 page views)
- FlowConsent: free (included in the free plan up to 25,000 sessions)
- CookieYes: free but limited (80 pages OK, but 40k page views exceed the 5k limit)
- CookieYes actual cost: €9/month (Basic plan needed for 40k page views)
- FlowConsent savings: €9/month (100%)
Scenario 2: medium site (50,000 sessions/month, 300 pages, ~150,000 page views)
- 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 page views)
- FlowConsent: €14.99/month (still the Pro plan)
- CookieYes: €23/month (Pro plan needed, 4,000 pages OK, 300k page views OK)
- FlowConsent savings: €8/month (35%)
Scenario 4: very large site (200,000 sessions/month, 3,000 pages, ~500,000 page views)
- FlowConsent: custom quote (Enterprise plan, price based on your traffic)
- 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: depend on your quote
Scenario 5: huge site (500,000 sessions/month, 6,000 pages, ~1,500,000 page views)
- FlowConsent: custom quote (Enterprise plan, price based on your traffic)
- CookieYes: €50/month (Ultimate plan needed for 6,000 pages, unlimited page views)
- Depending on your quote, CookieYes may be cheaper at this level
Over one year, the savings are substantial:
- Small site (80 pages, 40k page views): €108 saved (free vs €108/year)
- Medium site (300 pages, 150k page views): €96 saved
- Large site (1,200 pages, 300k page views): €96 saved
- Very large site (3,000 pages, 500k page views): depends on your Enterprise quote
Sessions vs pages + page views: what's the difference?
The difference between pricing models is crucial:
Pages + page views (CookieYes)
- Double limit: number of pages AND number of page views
- Example: Basic plan limited to 600 pages AND 100,000 page views
- If you exceed either limit, you must upgrade
- Overcharges of $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views (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 page views:
- FlowConsent: 40,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
- CookieYes: 500 pages OK, but 120,000 page views
- Basic plan (100k page views) + 20k extra overage
- 20 units × $0.30 = $6, or ~€5.50
- Total: €9 + €5.50 = €14.50/month
- Nearly equivalent, but FlowConsent is 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 page views:
- FlowConsent: 60,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
- CookieYes: 2,000 pages requires the Pro plan (€23/month)
- 120,000 page views is under 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 page views:
- FlowConsent: 100,000 sessions = €14.99/month (Pro plan)
- CookieYes: 5,000 pages requires the Pro plan (€23/month)
- 400,000 page views exceed the 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
- Sign up at flowconsent.com
- Email verification
- Create your first project
Step 2: banner configuration
- Choose a banner template
- Customize colors and text
- Configure cookie categories
- Activate Google Consent Mode v2 (simple toggle)
Step 3: script installation
- Copy the generated unique script
- Add it to your site's
<head> - 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)
- Sign up at cookieyes.com
- Email verification
- 14-day free trial activated
Step 2: domain configuration (5 minutes)
- Add your domain
- First automatic site scan
- Wait for the complete analysis
Step 3: banner configuration (8 minutes)
- Choose a template (GDPR or US State Laws)
- Customize colors and content
- Configure consent categories
- Set up geolocation if necessary
Step 4: script installation (5 minutes)
- Get the script from the dashboard
- Add it to your site's
<head> - Configuration via Google Tag Manager recommended
Step 5: testing and validation (8 minutes)
- Verify proper functioning
- Test different consent scenarios
- 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 log (13-month retention)
- EU server hosting
- Google Consent Mode v2 (automatic activation)
- Microsoft UET Consent Mode
- IAB TCF: coming soon
CookieYes
- Complete GDPR compliance
- Consent log
- EU server hosting (GDPR-compliant data storage)
- Google Consent Mode v2
- Microsoft UET Consent Mode
- IAB TCF 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
- Several banner positions available
- Basic templates included
- Text and label editing
- Real-time preview
CookieYes
- 2 to 3 pre-built layouts depending on the 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 and page views
- Detailed consent log
- Opt-in/opt-out statistics
- Usage reports
Verdict: comparable analytics features.
Cookie and service management
FlowConsent
- Automatic cookie scanning included in every plan
- Automatic classification
- Catalog of more than 7,000 third-party 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 the banner on specific pages
Verdict: both include automatic scanning; CookieYes caps its free plan at 5 scans per month, while FlowConsent's free plan covers up to 25,000 sessions/month.
Multilingual support
FlowConsent
- 28 languages available
- Multilingual interface
- Manual text translation
CookieYes
- Multilingual banner
- Automatic banner translation
- Geo-targeting to adapt the language
Verdict: CookieYes additionally offers automatic translation.
Support and assistance
FlowConsent
- Help center with guides
- Email support
- Ticketing support
- Priority support with a dedicated CSM (Enterprise plan)
CookieYes
- Help guides and videos
- Email support
- Chat support
- Dedicated agency support (partner program)
Verdict: CookieYes additionally offers chat support.
Use cases: who should choose what?
Choose FlowConsent if...
You want simple and predictable pricing
A 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 and documentation sites.
You want to avoid unexpected overcharges
No billing of $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views. The price remains fixed.
You manage multiple sites
With 3 domains included in the Pro plan, FlowConsent is ideal for agencies or entrepreneurs managing multiple projects.
You want a truly usable free plan
25,000 sessions/month for free (vs 5,000 page views at CookieYes), with automatic scanning included (vs 5 scans/month at CookieYes).
Your site is growing rapidly
The 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
The Basic plan at €9/month is cheaper than FlowConsent Pro (€14.99/month) for small sites.
You need IAB TCF now
CookieYes is already IAB TCF certified (in progress at FlowConsent).
You want all the 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 your exact page count and page views, you can choose the right plan without risk of overcharges.
You want chat support
Live chat support available (not currently offered by FlowConsent).
Typical profiles:
- Small businesses with simple sites and stable traffic
- Agencies using the partner program
- Companies requiring IAB TCF immediately
- Sites requiring complete certifications
- Organizations seeking an affordable certified CMP
Final verdict: our recommendation
For most 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 the Pro plan to manage multiple projects
- Ultra-fast installation: 10 minutes without Google Tag Manager
- Truly usable free plan: 25,000 sessions/month with automatic scanning (vs 5,000 page views and 5 scans/month at CookieYes)
- No billing surprises: no overcharges of $0.30 per 1,000 page views
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 (under 100 pages and 5,000 page views) and the free plan is enough
- You have a site with stable and predictable traffic (under 100k page views) and want the Basic plan at €9/month
- You need IAB TCF 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 (under 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. Its complete certifications are a real plus.
Summary table
| Criteria | FlowConsent | CookieYes |
|---|---|---|
| Price, small site | Free | €9 |
| Price, medium site | €14.99 | ~€23 |
| Price, large site | €14.99 | €23 |
| Price, very large site | Custom quote | ~€78 |
| Pricing model | Sessions | Pages + page views |
| Hidden overcharges | None | $0.30 per 1,000 extra page views |
| Domains included | 1 (Free) / 3 (Pro) | 1 per plan |
| Setup without GTM | Yes | Yes |
| Setup time | 10 min | 28 min |
| Automatic GCM v2 | Yes | Manual configuration |
| IAB TCF | Coming soon | Yes |
| Google Certified CMP | No | Yes |
| WCAG certified | No | Yes |
| Scans on the free plan | Automatic scanning included | 5 scans/month |
| Chat support | No | Yes |
| Agency program | No | Yes |
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 immediately, if you manage an agency and want to benefit from the partner program with up to 50% discount, or if you need all the 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 per 1,000 additional page views, which 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 + page views model with overcharges.
For very small sites with minimal and stable traffic, agencies using the partner program, or organizations requiring all official certifications immediately, CookieYes can justify its choice through its affordable Basic plan at €9/month, its complete certifications (Google Certified CMP, IAB TCF and WCAG) and its agency partner program with substantial discounts.
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 a personalized recommendation.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between sessions and the pages + page views model?
A session corresponds to a complete user visit to your site, regardless of how many pages they view. It's a simple model with a single metric. CookieYes's model uses two simultaneous limits: the number of pages on your site AND the number of monthly page views. For example, the Basic plan is limited to 600 pages AND 100,000 page views per month. If you exceed either of these limits, you must either upgrade or pay overcharges of $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views. This double limit makes pricing more complex and potentially more expensive. With FlowConsent, you only monitor one metric, your monthly sessions, which makes billing much more predictable.
Are both solutions truly GDPR compliant?
Yes, both FlowConsent and CookieYes fully comply with GDPR, the ePrivacy directive and CNIL recommendations. They record consent proofs, host data in Europe and respect all user rights, including access, modification and deletion. CookieYes additionally offers several official certifications: Google Certified CMP, IAB TCF certified, WCAG accessibility certified and GDPR-compliant data storage. Both platforms support Google Consent Mode v2 and Microsoft UET Consent Mode. CookieYes also supports Global Privacy Control and Do Not Track. At FlowConsent, IAB TCF support is under development and should be available soon.
What happens if I exceed limits with CookieYes?
With CookieYes, if you exceed page view limits on the Basic or Pro plans, you are automatically charged overages of $0.30 per 1,000 additional page views. These overcharges can accumulate quickly and make your bill unpredictable. For example, if you're on the Basic plan with 100,000 included page views and you reach 150,000 page views in the month, you'll pay for 50 additional units, or $15 in overcharges, which represents €14 on top of your €9 monthly subscription. If you also exceed the pages-per-scan limit, you must upgrade to the higher plan. The Ultimate plan offers unlimited page views, which eliminates this risk of traffic-related overcharges.
Can I use FlowConsent without Google Tag Manager?
Absolutely! This is actually one of FlowConsent's main advantages compared to many competitors. Installation is done by simply adding a unique script to your site's header, without requiring Google Tag Manager or any other tag management system. Google Consent Mode v2 activates directly in the FlowConsent dashboard with a simple toggle, without any manual configuration of consent parameters or wait times. CookieYes can also be installed without GTM by adding the script directly, but GTM is often recommended in its documentation for better tag management. Both solutions offer installation without GTM, but FlowConsent makes it even simpler and more direct.
How much does each solution really cost per year?
The annual cost varies significantly depending on your site type and especially your traffic stability. For a small site with 20,000 monthly sessions, 80 pages and 40,000 page views, FlowConsent costs nothing as it's included in the free plan, while CookieYes requires the Basic plan at €9/month, or €108 per year: 100% savings with FlowConsent. For a medium site with 50,000 monthly sessions, 300 pages and 150,000 page views, FlowConsent costs €179.88 per year with the Pro plan, while CookieYes costs the Basic plan at €9/month plus variable overages for 50,000 additional page views, about €14 per month, for a total of about €276 per year: €96 in annual savings with FlowConsent. For a large site with 100,000 monthly sessions, 1,200 pages and 300,000 page views, FlowConsent remains at €179.88 per year while CookieYes requires the Pro plan at €23/month, or €276 per year: €96 in annual savings with FlowConsent.
What's the best choice for a site with lots of traffic but few pages?
For a site with few pages but lots of traffic, the choice depends on the exact volume. If you have fewer than 600 pages, CookieYes can be interesting with the Basic plan at €9/month up to 100,000 page views. However, beware of overcharges if you exceed 100,000 monthly page views: each unit of 1,000 additional page views costs $0.30. For example, a site with 200 pages and 200,000 visitors who each view an average of 3 pages generates 600,000 monthly page views. With CookieYes, you would be on the Basic plan with 500,000 page views in overages, or 500 units at $0.30, representing $150 (about €137) in monthly overcharges, for a total of €146 per month. With FlowConsent, 200,000 sessions fall under the Enterprise plan, priced on quote according to your traffic, with no per-page-view overage. For very high traffic, CookieYes's Ultimate plan at €50/month with unlimited page views can become competitive if you have fewer than 8,000 pages.