Cookiebot stores consent data in the cloud and loads external scripts. Consenta runs 100 % locally in WordPress — faster, cheaper and without transferring data to third parties.
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Cookiebot is a cloud-based consent management platform (CMP) developed by the Danish company Cybot, acquired by Usercentrics in 2021. The solution is used worldwide and supports IAB TCF 2.2 as well as Google Consent Mode v2. Its strengths include an automatic cookie scanner, multi-language support and easy integration via a script tag. However, the cloud model brings significant downsides: all consent data is processed on external servers — a potential GDPR risk. Additionally, an external JavaScript file must be loaded, which negatively affects page speed. At prices starting around 12–15 EUR per month per domain, Cookiebot is also significantly more expensive than local alternatives like Consenta that run directly inside WordPress.
For many WordPress operators, the question arises whether a local alternative is the better choice. Consenta was built for exactly this use case: all features of an enterprise CMP — but without the cloud, without external scripts and at a fraction of the cost.
| Feature | Consenta | Cookiebot |
|---|---|---|
| Local in WordPress (no cloud) | ✓ | ✗ |
| Data on your server | ✓ | ✗ |
| No external script | ✓ | ✗ |
| Google Consent Mode v2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| IAB TCF 2.2 | ✓ | ✓ |
| 34 Languages | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cookie Scanner | ✓ | cloud-based |
| Consent Logging (GDPR proof) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Geolocation | ✓ | ✓ |
| A/B Testing | ✓ | ✗ |
| Per-Service Consent | ✓ | partial |
| Inline cookie blocking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Multi-site dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Price | from 6 €/mo | from ~12 €/mo (1 domain) |
Cookiebot processes consent data on external cloud servers. With Consenta, all data stays in your WordPress database — on your server, under your control. This eliminates the risk of unintended data transfers to third parties.
Cookiebot must load an external JavaScript from its servers on every page view. Consenta blocks cookies inline directly in WordPress, without external requests. The result: better Core Web Vitals and faster load times for your visitors.
As soon as consent data leaves your server, a GDPR risk arises. Cookiebot transfers data to cloud servers — Consenta stores everything locally. No DPA with a cloud provider needed, no risk with third-country transfers.
Cookiebot costs around 12–15 EUR per month for a single domain. With multiple domains, costs escalate quickly. Consenta starts at 6 EUR/mo and offers more features — including A/B testing and inline cookie blocking.
Cookiebot does not offer A/B testing for the consent banner. Consenta lets you test different banner designs, texts and layouts against each other to systematically optimize opt-in rates.
Cookiebot's scanner runs in the cloud — your site is crawled by an external service. Consenta's scanner works locally on your server and detects cookies and third-party services without external dependency.
Install the Consenta plugin from the WordPress dashboard and activate it. Basic configuration takes only a few minutes — the setup wizard guides you through every step.
Run the local cookie scanner to detect all cookies and third-party services on your website. Assign detected services to the appropriate categories and customize your banner design.
Deactivate the Cookiebot plugin or remove the script tag from your header. Consenta now handles all consent management — locally, fast and without cloud dependency.
Anyone using a cookie consent tool inevitably collects personal data: IP addresses, consent decisions, timestamps, browser fingerprints. With a cloud solution like Cookiebot, this data leaves your server and is processed on external infrastructure — often outside Germany and sometimes outside the EU. This not only requires a data processing agreement (DPA), but also carries legal risks with third-country transfers after Schrems II. A local solution like Consenta stores all consent data directly in your WordPress database. There is no external data transfer, no cloud provider as intermediary and no dependency on third-party servers. At the same time, you benefit from better performance: no external JavaScript, no additional DNS lookup, no render-blocking script. This improves your Core Web Vitals and thus your Google ranking. Data sovereignty and speed are not opposites — with a local solution you get both.
Especially in the German-speaking region, where the GDPR is strictly enforced and supervisory authorities actively audit, a local solution offers maximum legal certainty. You do not need to trust any cloud provider, manage any DPA or review standard contractual clauses for third-country transfers. Your data stays where it belongs: on your server.
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Consenta offers everything Cookiebot does — and more. Without the cloud, without external scripts, without inflated costs.
Local · Faster · Cheaper · GDPR-compliant · No external servers · A/B testing
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