I need a full CMP (banner + consent logs + scanner)
You probably need iubenda. CookieInspector doesn't replace your banner — but you can layer us on top for independent audit evidence. See "How to layer CookieInspector on top of iubenda" below.
Honest comparison
iubenda Scanner Alternative: CookieInspector Compared
iubenda is a mature Italian privacy suite built around a cookie banner, consent database, and policy generator with pageview-based pricing. CookieInspector focuses purely on deep auditing and continuous monitoring, adding AI insights and independent verification on top of any CMP — iubenda included.
Last reviewed · April 2026
Pick the path that fits
Which case describes you?
I only need scanning, auditing, and monitoring
Many teams pay for iubenda just to use the scanner. If you don't need a TCF-certified banner or consent logs, CookieInspector replaces the scanning component at a fraction of the cost.
Pricing at a glance
iubenda
Free plan (banner for up to 25,000 pageviews/mo on sites under 1,000 pv/mo). Paid plans: Starter (50k pv/mo), Essentials (150k pv/mo), Advanced and Ultimate. Overage: $0.06 per extra 1,000 pageviews. All paid plans include the Consent Database with pay-as-you-go. 14-day risk-free trial.
CookieInspector
Free: 1 scan per domain, 1 page, 45s, summary-only. Pro/Team: $9.99/mo billed annually (or $11.99/mo monthly) — unlimited domains, AI insights, scheduled monitoring, up to 5 monitored sites, Notion/Confluence exports. Agency: custom.
Feature-by-feature
Where each product focuses, without pretending we do the same job.
| Feature | iubenda | CookieInspector |
|---|---|---|
| Serves a consent banner / CMPiubenda is a CMP with a Consent Database; we audit CMPs. | Yes — core product | No — scanner only |
| Policy generator (privacy, cookies, ToS)Keep iubenda if policy generation matters. | Yes | Not offered |
| Consent Database / recordsWe don't store user consent records; iubenda does. | Yes — Consent Database included in paid plans | Not offered |
| Deep audit scannerPre/post-consent capture, full network log, consent mode verification. | Basic scanning via CMP | Dedicated evidence-grade scanner |
| AI-generated insights & action planNarrative summaries and prioritized remediation. | Not a core feature | Included in Pro/Team |
| Scheduled recurring scans & alertsIndependent monitoring across any CMP. | CMP-included scanning | Daily/weekly, up to 5 sites on Pro |
| Third-party verification badgeExternal, audit-ready proof. | Not offered | Public verification badge per domain |
| Pricing modelOur pricing doesn't scale with pageview bursts. | Pageview-tiered + $0.06/1k overage | Flat per-account, unlimited domains |
Choose CookieInspector when…
- You already run iubenda and want independent audit evidence on top.
- You need AI-driven remediation and Notion/Confluence exports.
- You want flat pricing that doesn't drift with pageview overage.
- You want a verification badge that isn't tied to your CMP vendor.
Choose iubenda when…
- You need a policy generator plus a CMP plus a consent database in one product.
- You want multi-language policy coverage tied tightly to the banner.
- Your traffic is small enough that iubenda's free or Starter tier fits comfortably.
How to layer CookieInspector on top of iubenda
Most teams keep their CMP and add us for evidence, monitoring, and external audit proof.
- 1
Keep iubenda for CMP, policies, and consent records
CookieInspector does not replace any of those. Leave iubenda as-is.
- 2
Baseline each domain with CookieInspector
Run a scan to capture what visitors actually experience, independent of iubenda's scanner.
- 3
Schedule monitoring
Enable weekly or daily scheduled scans on the domains that matter most.
- 4
Wire up alerts
Subscribe to email alerts for new pre-consent cookies, trackers, or CMP regressions.
- 5
Share findings
Export to Notion/Confluence and optionally publish the verification badge.
Frequently asked questions
Does CookieInspector store consent records like iubenda's Consent Database?
No. We do not store user consent records. Keep iubenda (or another dedicated consent database) for that legal requirement.
Why run CookieInspector in addition to iubenda's scanner?
An independent scanner catches things the CMP was never configured to observe — GTM tags, partner scripts, A/B testing hooks, etc. It's a separate evidence source when auditors ask for proof.
Do you charge per pageview?
No. CookieInspector Pro/Team is a flat subscription that covers unlimited domains and scheduled monitoring on up to 5 sites. iubenda charges by pageview tier with overage fees.
Does CookieInspector work with iubenda's Google Consent Mode integration?
Yes. We capture the Consent Mode signals sent by the page so you can verify iubenda's integration is behaving correctly in production.