TLDR: You're an indie hacker. You don't have time for enterprise compliance software. GetCookies: 30 seconds, free tier, done.
The Indie Hacker's Compliance Problem
You've built something awesome. You're ready to launch. Then someone mentions GDPR.
OneTrust: "Contact sales" ($$$). Cookiebot: €12/month + complex setup. DIY: Nightmare.
You just want to launch.
GetCookies: Built for Indie Hackers
Total Time: 30 Seconds
Step 1 (10 sec): getcookies.co, sign up Step 2 (10 sec): Add domain, copy ID Step 3 (10 sec): Paste in HTML head
<script src="https://getcookies.co/api/v1/widget/loader.js"
data-domain-id="YOUR_ID" async></script>
Total Cost: Free
No credit card. No trial. Actually free.
What You Get
- Cookie consent banner (not ugly)
- Google Consent Mode v2 (automatic)
- Script blocking (the law)
- Third-party pixel compliance (Meta, TikTok)
- Consent logging (for audits)
- Preference center (users can change mind)
The Indie Hacker Checklist
- Cookie consent - GetCookies
- Privacy policy - Termly/Iubenda generator
- Terms - Same generators
- Contact email - Your email
That's it for 90% of indie projects.
Comparison
| Solution | Setup | Cost | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| GetCookies | 30 sec | Free | Best |
| Cookiebot | 1-2 hrs | €12+ | Overkill |
| OneTrust | Days | $$$ | Enterprise |
| DIY | 4+ hrs | $0 | Not compliant |
Just Ship It
- Open getcookies.co
- Sign up, add domain (30 sec)
- Copy script
- Done
Stop procrastinating. Check the box. Build your product.
GetCookies: Because indie hackers have better things to do.