GetCookies vs Iubenda: Detailed Comparison

A Legal Suite vs. A Consent Tool

Iubenda's origin story: attorneys building jurisdiction-compliant legal documents.

GetCookies' origin story: developers wanting consent that doesn't tank Lighthouse scores.

Different starting points lead to different strengths.

The Quick Comparison

Feature	GetCookies	Iubenda
Primary Focus	Consent management	Legal compliance suite
Bundle Size	~1.6 KB loader	~40-60KB
Policy Generator	No	Yes (core feature)
Attorney-Drafted	N/A	Yes
Free Tier	Unlimited pages	Very limited
Consent Mode v2	Automatic	Requires configuration
Setup Complexity	Minimal	Moderate

Where Iubenda Shines: Legal Documents

Iubenda's strength is bulletproof legal documents:

1. Privacy Policy Generator - Attorney-drafted, jurisdiction-specific
2. Cookie Policy Generator - Detailed, regulation-compliant
3. Terms and Conditions - Customizable templates
4. Internal Privacy Management - For teams with privacy officers

If you need legal documents that will hold up to scrutiny, Iubenda delivers.

Where GetCookies Shines: Consent UX

GetCookies focuses on the consent experience itself:

1. ~1.6 KB loader
2. Automatic Consent Mode v2 - Zero configuration
3. Third-party pixel integration - Built-in for all major platforms
4. Modern developer API - Clean, event-driven
5. 5-minute setup - Minimal time investment

If you care about performance and developer experience, GetCookies delivers.

Bundle Size: The Hidden Trade-off

GetCookies

Loader: ~1.6 KB (synchronous)
Widget: ~20 KB (async, after render)
Total blocking JavaScript: ~1.6 KB

Impact on Core Web Vitals: Negligible.

Iubenda Cookie Solution

Cookie Solution: 40-60KB
Varies by configuration
Most loads synchronously

Impact on Core Web Vitals: Noticeable, especially on mobile.

For sites where SEO performance matters, that 40-60KB difference affects rankings.

Pricing Comparison

GetCookies

Plan	Monthly	Domains	Features
Free	$0	1	All core features
Starter	$9	3	All features
Professional	$29	10	All features
Agency	$79	Unlimited	All features

Iubenda

Plan	Monthly	Features
Free	$0	Very limited
Basic	~$7	Privacy policy only
Pro	~$27	Cookie solution + policy
Ultra	~$100+	Full suite

Iubenda gets expensive when you add cookie consent to policies. The Pro plan at $27/month is comparable to GetCookies Professional at $29/month, but GetCookies includes 10 domains vs Iubenda's 1.

Google Consent Mode v2

GetCookies

<!-- Automatic, no configuration needed -->
<script src="https://getcookies.co/api/v1/widget/loader.js"
        data-domain-id="YOUR_DOMAIN_ID"
        async></script>

Developer ID registered. All four v2 signals set correctly. Updates automatically on consent.

Iubenda

• Available with configuration
• Requires proper setup in dashboard
• Additional steps for GTM integration
• Works when configured correctly

Setup Experience

GetCookies

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

Sign up. Add domain. Paste script. Done.

Time: 5 minutes.

Iubenda (Full Suite)

1. Generate privacy policy
2. Embed privacy policy
3. Generate cookie policy
4. Configure cookie solution
5. Customize banner appearance
6. Set up scanning
7. Configure consent mode
8. Embed cookie solution
9. Test

Time: 30-60 minutes.

More comprehensive, but more steps.

Developer API

GetCookies

// Modern, event-driven
window.GetCookies.hasConsent('marketing')
window.GetCookies.showPreferences()

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

Iubenda

// Callback-based
_iub.cs.api.consent.hasConsent('analytics')
_iub.cs.api.openPreferences()

_iub.cs.callback = function() {
  // Handle consent
};

Both work. Different styles for different developer preferences.

The Hybrid Approach

Here's what many teams do:

Iubenda for policies + GetCookies for consent

1. Generate privacy policy with Iubenda (their strength)
2. Generate cookie policy with Iubenda
3. Use GetCookies for the consent banner (better performance)

You get:

• Attorney-drafted, jurisdiction-specific policies
• ~1.6 KB consent loader
• Automatic Consent Mode v2
• Best of both platforms

This isn't "cheating" - it's using each tool for what it does best.

When to Choose Iubenda

Choose Iubenda if:

• You need attorney-drafted policies
• Your legal team requires specific policy features
• You want all-in-one legal compliance
• Enterprise-grade documentation is required
• You're willing to trade performance for convenience

When to Choose GetCookies

Choose GetCookies if:

• Performance is a priority
• You already have legal policies
• You want zero-config Consent Mode v2
• Developer experience matters
• You're an indie hacker, startup, or small team

When to Use Both

Use both if:

• You need bulletproof legal policies (Iubenda)
• You also want best-in-class consent performance (GetCookies)
• You're willing to pay for two tools to get the best of each

Migration Paths

Adding GetCookies to existing Iubenda policies

Keep your Iubenda policies. Remove Iubenda cookie solution. Add GetCookies:

<!-- Remove Iubenda cookie solution -->
<!-- Keep Iubenda policy embeds -->

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

From Iubenda to GetCookies (consent only)

If you're switching consent tools:

<!-- Remove Iubenda cookie solution script -->

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

The Verdict

Iubenda is a comprehensive legal compliance platform. Their attorney-drafted policies are excellent. Their cookie solution is capable but heavier.

GetCookies is a focused consent management tool. Best-in-class performance. Automatic Consent Mode v2. Developer-friendly.

Different tools for different needs. Sometimes the answer is both.

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