Side-by-side comparison · 24 data points
Automated cookie banner with 2-step setup for GDPR & CCPA compliance.
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CookieBuddy adds a GDPR/CCPA cookie banner and blocks non-essential scripts until consent.
| Metric | Complianz Consent | CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent |
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| Rating | 4.4 ★ | — |
| Total reviews | 268 | 0 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing | Free plan available | Free plan available |
| Built for Shopify | — | — |
| Pricing tiers | 2 tiers | ★ 4 tiers |
| Listed features | 5 | 5 |
| Featured placements | 1 | — |
| Languages | 6 supported | 1 supported |
| Listed since | Dec 2019 | Aug 2025 |
Based on the data on this page, Complianz Consent is the stronger choice for most Shopify App Store merchants — 4.4★ vs CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent's 0.0★ is a meaningful gap that usually reflects real product or support quality differences across the user base. Pricing entry tiers: Complianz Consent at Free plan available, CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent at Free plan available. Check each app's tier structure for the capacity limits you actually need before deciding — the headline number is the same shape, but the gating shape per tier (apps, orders, integrations) varies. Complianz Consent has the larger user base (268 reviews vs 0), which usually maps to broader integration coverage, faster bug-fix cadence, and a deeper bench of community workflow patterns. CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent's smaller cohort can be an advantage for niche workflows where the bigger app has accumulated bloat. Recommended by store size: small/early-stage merchants who need fast install and low risk should default to Complianz Consent; mid-market and enterprise merchants with specific feature requirements should evaluate both — CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent's 0-review base may include the workflow context that matches your specific use case better than Complianz Consent's broader-but-shallower coverage. This verdict is generated from the live marketplace data on this page — rating, review count, pricing tier, and category position all refresh from the canonical Shopify App Store listing every 24 hours. AppRanks does not accept payment to influence comparison outcomes; the methodology is documented on the About page and applies identically to every pair on the site.
Read each app's audit: Complianz Consent audit • CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent audit
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| Keyword | Complianz Consent | CookieBuddy |
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| google consent | #3 | Not ranked |
| consent mode v2 | #3 | Not ranked |
| google consent mode | #3 | Not ranked |
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Both Complianz Consent and CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent offer paid plans only. Complianz Consent starts at Free plan available; CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent starts at Free plan available. Compare the per-tier features in the Pricing section above before committing.
It depends on what you're optimizing for. Complianz Consent fits better if you prioritize rating consistency; CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent is the call if you need the larger user base. Read both apps' detail pages on AppRanks for the full feature breakdown, install counts, and recent listing changes.
Both apps are one-click installs from the Shopify App Store marketplace. Complianz Consent has more onboarding documentation maturity (268 reviews vs 0), which usually translates to better-tested setup wizards and quicker time-to-value. AppRanks doesn't measure setup time directly — read the recent reviews on each app's detail page for merchant-reported install experience.
Complianz Consent typically suits early-stage and growth-mode stores based on its review-base composition (268 reviews). CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent aligns more with early-stage and growth-mode stores (0 reviews). Larger review bases generally mean the app has been load-tested at scale — relevant if you're processing high order volume or handling enterprise compliance requirements.
Migration support varies by app and category. Complianz Consent and CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent both publish their export options on their marketplace listing pages (or in their support docs); some apps offer one-click import from competitors, others require CSV. The fastest check: search "import from CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent" in each app's help center. AppRanks does not track migration tooling directly — this is a category-specific capability worth verifying before commitment.
