CookieFirst
Consent management platforms
Cookie tracking software
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€9 per month
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- Accommodation and food services
- Real estate and property management
- Media and communications
What is CookieFirst
CookieFirst is a consent management platform (CMP) that helps websites collect, store, and manage user consent for cookies and tracking technologies to support privacy compliance workflows. It is typically used by website owners, marketing teams, and compliance stakeholders to deploy consent banners, control script firing based on consent, and maintain consent records. The product includes cookie scanning and categorization features to support cookie declarations and ongoing tracking inventory maintenance.
Integrated cookie scan and declaration
CookieFirst includes cookie scanning to identify cookies and trackers used on a site and supports generating a cookie declaration. This helps teams keep an inventory aligned with what is actually deployed. It reduces manual effort compared with maintaining cookie lists in spreadsheets. It also supports ongoing updates as site tags change.
Consent banner customization options
The platform provides configurable consent banners and preference controls that can be adapted to different site designs and consent models. This supports consistent deployment across multiple pages and domains. It can help organizations align consent UX with internal legal guidance. Customization reduces the need for bespoke front-end development in many cases.
Consent logging and audit support
CookieFirst maintains consent records that can be used to demonstrate how consent was captured and what choices were made. This supports internal audits and responses to compliance inquiries. Centralized consent storage can simplify governance compared with ad hoc implementations. It also helps teams standardize consent handling across properties.
Limited enterprise governance depth
Compared with broader privacy and governance suites, CookieFirst is more focused on web consent and cookie controls. Organizations needing unified consent across web, mobile apps, and offline channels may require additional tooling. Advanced data mapping, vendor risk workflows, or enterprise policy orchestration may be outside its core scope. This can create integration and process gaps for large programs.
Tagging and CDP integrations vary
Integration depth with complex tag management stacks and customer data platforms can be more limited than platforms designed for enterprise data activation. Some deployments may require manual configuration to ensure scripts fire correctly by consent state. Teams with many marketing and analytics vendors may spend additional time validating behavior. Ongoing changes to tags can require repeated testing.
International compliance configuration effort
Meeting different regional requirements (e.g., consent models, language, and jurisdiction-specific settings) can require careful configuration and ongoing maintenance. Multi-domain and multi-language sites may need additional setup to keep experiences consistent. Legal interpretations and regulator guidance change over time, which can drive rework. Smaller teams may find this operationally demanding without dedicated ownership.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 per month | 1 third-party script; banner-only; one-time cookie scan; 1 language; support response <96 hrs; soft-limit of 250,000 page views per domain/month applies. |
| Basic | €9 per month or €99 per year | All third-party scripts; cookie banner or box; monthly cookie scan; multiple languages (40+); support response <72 hrs; collaboration; banner customization; white-label banner; consent statistics; cookiescan reports. |
| Plus (Recommended) | €19 per month or €209 per year | All Basic features plus faster support (<24 hrs); white-label panel; consent audit trails; opt-in rate optimization; scanner settings; IAB TCF 2.2 support; recommended for most sites. |
| Enterprise | Custom pricing | Tailored enterprise solutions (custom limits/APIs/reseller options); contact sales for pricing. |
Notes: Prices shown on vendor site are ex VAT. Plans include a "soft limit" of 250,000 page views per domain per month (with limited overage allowances) and optional reseller discounts; annual billing gives discounted yearly price (e.g., €99/year for Basic, €209/year for Plus). The vendor advertises a free trial and promotional 1-month free with annual plans.
