GetCookies vs OneTrust: Detailed Comparison

The Cost Question

Take a B2B SaaS with 5,000 monthly visitors that needs cookie consent. OneTrust does not publish its prices, and enterprise CMP contracts are typically negotiated with sales.

GetCookies covers the consent basics on a free plan, and paid plans start at EUR 9 a month. Prices are listed publicly and billed in euros.

The Reality of Enterprise CMPs

OneTrust is excellent software. It serves many of the largest companies in the world, and customers often have dedicated privacy teams implementing it.

But here's what the enterprise marketing doesn't tell you: GDPR compliance requirements are the same for everyone.

Whether you use OneTrust or GetCookies, you need:

• Prior consent before tracking
• Informed consent (users understand what they're agreeing to)
• Granular choice (accept some, reject others)
• Easy withdrawal (change preferences anytime)
• Consent logging (prove compliance during audits)

Both GetCookies and OneTrust provide these capabilities. Whether a site is compliant depends on how it is configured, not on which vendor it chose.

Head-to-Head Comparison

Feature	GetCookies	OneTrust
Target Audience	Developers, SMBs, startups	Enterprises
Bundle Size	~1.6 KB loader (gzipped)	Varies by configuration
Setup Time	Minutes (self-serve)	Typically a sales-led onboarding
Pricing	EUR 0-129/month, published	"Contact Sales"
Self-Serve	Yes	Mostly sales-led
Consent Mode v2	Automatic	Requires configuration
GTM Dependency	Optional	Recommended

The Setup Experience

GetCookies: Minutes

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

Done. Consent Mode v2 works automatically.

OneTrust: A Sales-Led Process

1. Schedule sales demo
2. Negotiate contract (days to weeks)
3. Onboarding calls with implementation team
4. Technical implementation (requires IT team)
5. Configure geolocation rules
6. Set up scanning
7. Configure GTM triggers
8. Legal team review
9. Test across regions
10. Launch

Resources required: Compliance team, IT team, legal team, vendor management.

For a small team, that is a real project rather than a quick install.

Bundle Size: The Hidden Cost

GetCookies

Loader: ~1.6 KB (gzipped)
Banner: ~25 KB (gzipped, loaded asynchronously)

OneTrust

OneTrust's script size depends on the configuration and modules you enable. Measure both on your own pages with Lighthouse or WebPageTest before deciding.

Pricing: The Uncomfortable Truth

OneTrust Pricing

OneTrust doesn't publish prices. Quotes depend on modules, domains and contract length, so ask for one before comparing.

GetCookies Pricing

Plan	Monthly	Annual	Domains
Free	EUR 0	EUR 0	1
Starter	EUR 9	EUR 90	3
Pro	EUR 29	EUR 290	5
Business	EUR 79	EUR 790	50
Enterprise	EUR 129	EUR 1,290	Unlimited

Prices are billed in euros through Stripe. No long-term contract; cancel anytime.

What OneTrust Has That GetCookies Doesn't

Let's be fair. OneTrust offers:

• Advanced data mapping
• DSAR (Data Subject Access Request) automation
• Vendor management platform
• Policy generator
• Enterprise SSO/SAML
• Compliance dashboards
• Multi-regulation support
• Dedicated account management
• Enterprise SLAs

These features matter for enterprises with dedicated privacy teams managing hundreds of vendors across multiple jurisdictions.

What You Actually Need

For most websites, you need:

• Cookie consent banner ✓
• Google Consent Mode v2 ✓
• Script blocking until consent ✓
• Consent logging ✓
• Third-party pixel handling ✓

GetCookies covers all of this. OneTrust's additional features are for enterprises with Chief Privacy Officers and compliance departments.

Google Consent Mode v2

OneTrust

Requires:

1. Enable in OneTrust dashboard
2. Configure GTM
3. Add consent mode template
4. Set up triggers
5. Test with Tag Assistant
6. Debug timing issues

Documentation: 20+ pages.

GetCookies

Requires:

1. Add script tag

Consent Mode v2 signals are sent on every plan, and the widget sets the GetCookies developer ID.

The "Enterprise" Myth

Marketing wants you to believe "enterprise = better compliance."

Reality: Compliance is compliance.

A GDPR audit doesn't check which vendor you use. Auditors verify:

• Do scripts fire before consent? (Check network tab)
• Are consent signals set correctly? (Check dataLayer)
• Can users withdraw consent easily? (Click the preference center)
• Do you have consent logs? (Show the dashboard)

Both tools can pass these checks when configured correctly. A higher price doesn't make one more compliant than the other.

When to Use OneTrust

Choose OneTrust if:

• You're a Fortune 500 company
• You have a Chief Privacy Officer
• You need DSAR automation at scale (thousands of requests)
• Your legal team mandates OneTrust specifically
• You have a $100K+ privacy budget
• You have 3+ months for implementation

When to Use GetCookies

Choose GetCookies if:

• You're a startup, SMB, or indie developer
• You want compliance today, not next quarter
• Performance matters for your business
• You don't have a dedicated compliance team
• Your budget is under $1,000/year
• You want self-serve, no sales calls

The Graduation Path

Start with GetCookies. Upgrade if/when:

1. You have a Chief Privacy Officer who mandates OneTrust
2. You need DSAR automation processing thousands of requests
3. Your legal team specifically requires enterprise features
4. You raise Series C+ and privacy becomes a dedicated function

For many small and mid-sized sites, that day never comes.

Migration: Either Direction

From OneTrust to GetCookies

<!-- Remove OneTrust scripts -->
<!-- Remove GTM consent triggers -->

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

Savings: the difference between your OneTrust quote and a published GetCookies plan, plus IT team time.

From GetCookies to OneTrust

If you outgrow GetCookies:

1. Contact OneTrust sales
2. Wait 2-8 weeks for implementation
3. Replace scripts
4. Enjoy your enterprise CMP

The Verdict

OneTrust is excellent enterprise software for Fortune 500 companies with dedicated privacy teams and six-figure compliance budgets.

GetCookies is built for developers and smaller teams: the consent features most sites need, self-serve setup in minutes and a small loader script.

Don't let "enterprise" marketing convince you that you need enterprise software. You probably don't.

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