Why people switch from Cookiebot
Cookiebot (now part of Usercentrics) is a mature, IAB Europe-registered consent management platform running on millions of sites. It is a solid product — but three things send small and mid-sized site owners looking for an alternative: per-domain pricing, the 2025 price increase, and customization that is gated behind code or a paid plan.
Pricing is charged per domain, per month, and subdomains count as separate domains — so a handful of sites multiplies the bill quickly, with no multi-domain discount. In August 2025 Usercentrics raised Cookiebot’s pricing: the base Premium tier roughly doubled (about €15 to €30 per domain a month), and from 18 August 2025 the €15 "Small" tier was reserved for accounts with four or more domains — moving one- to three-domain accounts up to the €30 "Medium" tier. Reviewers reported sudden increases with no new features in return.
The free plan is real but tightly capped: one domain and up to 50 subpages, with a basic banner. Because Cookiebot scans and prices by pages, a scan that finds more subpages than you expected can also tip you onto a paid tier.
Customization is the other friction point. Designing the banner to truly match your brand generally needs custom HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and removing the "Powered by Cookiebot" label can require custom CSS even on paid plans. Extra languages are a paid add-on too. KookiOk flips all three: free on unlimited sites and page-views, no-code and AI banner design, and 34 languages included.
No per-domain bill and no page-view metering — KookiOk is free on every site you run.
Competitor details verified June 2026 against Cookiebot's public pricing pages; plans change — check the vendor's site for current terms.
KookiOk vs Cookiebot: the free plans, side by side
Here is how the two free plans compare on the things that matter for a small or growing site. Every cell is factual — and where Cookiebot genuinely leads (it is an officially registered IAB TCF CMP), the table says so.
| Free plan | RecommendedKookiOk | Cookiebot |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free (limited) |
| Websites | Unlimited | 1 domain |
| Pages / page-views | No limit | 50 subpages |
| Banner customization | No-code + AI | HTML / CSS |
| Cookie scanner | Yes | Yes |
| Blocks trackers before consent | Yes | Yes |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | Yes | Yes |
| Banner languages | 34 | Paid add-on |
| AI banner design | Yes | No |
| Consent records | 5-year, SHA-256 | Yes |
| Registered IAB TCF CMP | TCF-compatible API | Yes (certified) |
| Pricing model | No paid tier | Per domain (€7–€90) |
Switch in minutes — it’s freeNo credit card · Unlimited sites and page-views
Start for freeHow Cookiebot's pricing works
Cookiebot’s free plan covers one domain and up to 50 subpages. Beyond that, plans are priced per domain, per month — roughly €7 (Lite), €15 (Small, now for accounts with 4+ domains), €30 (Medium), €50 (Large) and €90 (Extra Large). Each domain is billed separately, subdomains count as their own domains, and there is no multi-domain discount.
After the August 2025 increase, many one- to three-domain accounts moved from the €15 tier to the €30 tier — about a 2× jump for the same sites. If you run several brands, microsites or country domains, that adds up fast.
KookiOk has no paid tier at all. Every feature on this page is included free, on as many websites as you run, with no page-view metering — the only trade-off is a small "Powered by KookiOk" badge on the banner.
Everything you get free with KookiOk
How to switch from Cookiebot in minutes
Moving from Cookiebot to KookiOk is a script swap, not a project:
- Create a free KookiOk account and add your domain — KookiOk scans it automatically and classifies the cookies it finds.
- Design your banner with a template and your brand colour, or describe your brand and let AI style it.
- Remove the Cookiebot script (and its WordPress plugin, if you use one).
- Paste KookiOk’s one-line script in its place — tracking stays blocked until visitors consent.
Most sites are live again in a few minutes, with no developer required. KookiOk re-scans and re-classifies everything, so nothing carries over stale.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free Cookiebot alternative?
Yes. KookiOk is a free Cookiebot alternative with unlimited sites and page-views, a cookie scanner, prior-consent blocking, Google Consent Mode v2, 5-year consent records and AI banner design — with no credit card and no per-domain fees.
What are the limits of Cookiebot's free plan?
Cookiebot’s free plan is limited to one domain and up to 50 subpages, with a basic banner; extra languages and full banner customization are paid. KookiOk is free with unlimited websites and page-views and includes 34 languages and no-code design.
Did Cookiebot raise its prices?
Yes. In August 2025 Usercentrics raised Cookiebot’s pricing — the base Premium tier roughly doubled (about €15 to €30 per domain a month), and the €15 "Small" tier was reserved for accounts with four or more domains. Pricing is per domain. KookiOk has no paid tier.
Does KookiOk work with Google Consent Mode v2 like Cookiebot?
Yes. Google Consent Mode v2 and Global Privacy Control (GPC) are built into KookiOk, so it works with Google Analytics and Google Ads out of the box. It also ships an IAB TCF v2.2-compatible API.
Can I customize the banner without code?
On Cookiebot, a fully custom banner generally needs HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and removing its badge can require custom CSS. KookiOk is no-code: pick a template and brand colour, add custom CSS if you want, or let AI design the banner from a short description.
How do I migrate from Cookiebot to KookiOk?
Add your site to KookiOk (it scans automatically), design the banner, then remove the Cookiebot script and paste KookiOk’s one-line script. It usually takes a few minutes and no developer.
Is KookiOk as good as Cookiebot?
For most small and mid-sized sites, KookiOk covers the same essentials — consent banner, cookie scanning, prior-consent blocking, consent records and Consent Mode v2 — for free. Cookiebot is a registered IAB-certified CMP with a longer track record and a bigger cookie database; if you need a certified CMP for programmatic ads, that is its edge. KookiOk ships a TCF-compatible API, and you register your own CMP ID for full programmatic serving.
