GetCookies vs Termly: Detailed Comparison

Two Different Approaches

Termly wants to be your legal compliance suite. Policy generator. Terms generator. Cookie consent. All in one place.

GetCookies wants to do one thing perfectly: cookie consent with the best performance and developer experience.

Neither approach is wrong. But they lead to different trade-offs.

The Quick Comparison

Feature	GetCookies	Termly
Bundle Size	~1.6 KB loader	~35KB
Setup Time	5 minutes	15-30 minutes
Policy Generator	No	Yes (major feature)
Free Tier	Unlimited pages	10,000 visitors/month
Paid Plans	From $9/month	From $10/month
Consent Mode v2	Automatic	Requires setup
Developer API	Modern, event-driven	Basic callback style

Termly's Unique Value: Policies

Termly's big advantage is integrated policy generation:

• Privacy Policy generator
• Terms of Service generator
• Cookie Policy generator
• EULA generator

If you need policies AND consent, Termly offers convenience. Everything in one dashboard.

But here's the thing: Termly's free policy generator works independently from their consent tool. You can generate policies with Termly for free and use a different CMP.

The Performance Gap

GetCookies

Initial load: ~1.6 KB (synchronous loader)
Full widget: ~20 KB (async, after render)
Blocking JavaScript: ~1.6 KB

On a 3G mobile connection:

• Download: ~8ms
• LCP impact: Negligible

Termly

Initial load: ~35KB
Full widget: Included in initial load
Blocking JavaScript: ~35KB

On a 3G mobile connection:

• Download: ~250ms
• LCP impact: Noticeable

For sites where Core Web Vitals determine search rankings, that difference matters.

Google Consent Mode v2

Since March 2024, Google requires Consent Mode v2 for EU advertising.

GetCookies

<!-- Just add the script, v2 is automatic -->
<script src="https://getcookies.co/api/v1/widget/loader.js"
        data-domain-id="YOUR_DOMAIN_ID"
        async></script>

All four v2 signals set correctly. Registered Developer ID included. Zero configuration.

Termly

• Enable in Termly dashboard
• May need GTM configuration
• Additional steps for v2 signals
• Testing required

It works when configured correctly, but requires more steps.

Setup Comparison

GetCookies: 5 Minutes

1. Sign up (1 minute)
2. Add domain (30 seconds)
3. Copy script (30 seconds)
4. Deploy (3 minutes)

Consent Mode v2 works immediately. Third-party pixels handled automatically.

Termly: 15-30 Minutes

1. Sign up (2 minutes)
2. Configure consent banner settings (5 minutes)
3. Customize appearance (5 minutes)
4. Wait for initial scan (5+ minutes)
5. Configure GTM triggers if using Consent Mode (10 minutes)
6. Deploy (2 minutes)

More options means more decisions and more time.

Pricing

GetCookies

Plan	Price	Domains	Page Views
Free	$0/month	1	Unlimited
Starter	$9/month	3	Unlimited
Professional	$29/month	10	Unlimited
Agency	$79/month	Unlimited	Unlimited

Termly

Plan	Price	Domains	Visitors
Free	$0/month	1	10,000/month
Basic	$10/month	1	25,000/month
Pro	$35/month	3	200,000/month

Key difference: Termly limits by visitors. GetCookies doesn't limit page views.

A site with 50,000 monthly visitors needs Termly's $35/month plan but works fine on GetCookies' $9/month plan.

Developer Experience

GetCookies

// Clean, modern API
if (window.GetCookies.hasConsent('analytics')) {
  initAnalytics();
}

// Show preferences
window.GetCookies.showPreferences();

// Event-driven
window.addEventListener('getcookies:consent', (e) => {
  const { analytics, marketing } = e.detail;
  handleConsentChange({ analytics, marketing });
});

Termly

// Callback-based API
Termly.on('consent', function(consent) {
  if (consent.categories.analytics) {
    initAnalytics();
  }
});

Both work. GetCookies feels more aligned with modern JavaScript patterns.

Third-Party Pixel Support

GetCookies

Built-in automatic integration:

• Meta Pixel (fbq)
• TikTok Pixel (ttq)
• Pinterest Tag
• LinkedIn Insight
• And more...

Pixels are notified automatically when consent changes. No configuration needed.

Termly

Manual configuration through GTM or script attributes. You handle the pixel consent calls yourself.

When to Choose Termly

Choose Termly if:

• You need privacy policy generation
• You need terms of service generation
• You want all-in-one legal compliance
• You prefer more customization options
• You're non-technical and want guided setup

When to Choose GetCookies

Choose GetCookies if:

• You already have policies (or will generate them separately)
• Performance and Core Web Vitals matter
• You want Consent Mode v2 without configuration
• Third-party pixel auto-integration is important
• You prefer minimal setup time

The Hybrid Approach

You don't have to choose one for everything:

Option 1: Termly policies + GetCookies consent

• Generate policies with Termly (free)
• Use GetCookies for consent banner (better performance)

Option 2: Any policies + GetCookies consent

• Use Termly, Iubenda, or a lawyer for policies
• Use GetCookies for consent

Best policies meet best performance.

Migration Path

From Termly to GetCookies

<!-- Remove Termly script -->

<!-- Add GetCookies -->
<script src="https://getcookies.co/api/v1/widget/loader.js"
        data-domain-id="YOUR_DOMAIN_ID"
        async></script>

Keep using Termly's policies. Just switch the consent tool.

The Verdict

Termly is a solid all-in-one compliance suite. If you need policies generated and don't have them yet, Termly's convenience is valuable.

GetCookies is a focused consent tool with best-in-class performance. If you have policies (or will generate them separately), GetCookies is faster, smaller, and handles Consent Mode v2 automatically.

Different tools for different priorities.

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