I need a full CMP (banner + consent logs + scanner)
You probably need OneTrust. 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 OneTrust" below.
Honest comparison
OneTrust Scanner Alternative: CookieInspector Compared
OneTrust is an enterprise privacy platform with a full CMP and a broad suite of governance modules — pricing reflects that, with a median buyer paying ~$11,500/year and a new $10,000/year minimum from Q2 2026. CookieInspector focuses on one job: auditing and continuously verifying cookie and consent behavior, at a price that any team can justify.
Last reviewed · April 2026
Pick the path that fits
Which case describes you?
I only need scanning, auditing, and monitoring
Many teams pay for OneTrust 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
OneTrust
Custom-quoted. Individual module pricing from ~$827/mo for a single-domain CMP to ~$3,680/mo for the Privacy Essentials Suite. Median buyer pays ~$11,500/year; enterprise deals can reach $120k–$500k+/year. New $10,000/year minimum effective Q2 2026.
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 | OneTrust | CookieInspector |
|---|---|---|
| Serves a consent banner / CMPOneTrust is a CMP; CookieInspector audits CMPs. | Yes — flagship product | No — scanner only |
| Privacy governance modules (DSRs, vendor risk, etc.)If you need DSAR automation or vendor risk, OneTrust covers far more than we do. | Yes — broad suite | Out of scope |
| AI-generated insights & action planOur AI is tuned specifically for cookie and consent evidence. | AI features marketed across the suite | Scan-focused AI insights in Pro/Team |
| Scheduled recurring scansOur monitoring is independent of which CMP (if any) is live. | Included in CMP scanning | Daily/weekly scheduling, up to 5 sites on Pro |
| Third-party verification badgeThird-party proof is usually more persuasive to auditors than CMP-self-reporting. | Not offered — they are the CMP | Public verification badge per domain |
| Time to first valueCookieInspector gives you a baseline before a procurement cycle. | Weeks (sales cycle, SOW, setup) | Minutes (free first scan, no credit card) |
| Exports (Notion / Confluence / CSV)We fit into existing docs tools instead of replacing them. | Reporting dashboard + exports | Notion, Confluence, CSV, PDF |
| Pricing modelWe publish pricing; OneTrust does not. | Enterprise, annual, custom | Flat per-account, self-service |
Choose CookieInspector when…
- You already use (or are evaluating) a full CMP and need an independent auditor — not another CMP.
- Your annual compliance budget can't absorb OneTrust's $10k+ floor but you still need evidence-grade proof.
- You want results in minutes with no sales cycle.
- You need continuous monitoring across many domains at flat pricing.
Choose OneTrust when…
- You need a broad privacy governance suite (DSARs, vendor risk, data mapping, policy management) in one place.
- Your enterprise procurement mandates an industry-leading CMP with a named account team.
- You have complex multi-jurisdiction consent rules a CMP must enforce at the banner layer.
How to layer CookieInspector on top of OneTrust
Most teams keep their CMP and add us for evidence, monitoring, and external audit proof.
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Keep OneTrust for governance & banner
Leave your OneTrust CMP live. CookieInspector sits alongside it.
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Scan each domain in CookieInspector
Capture a baseline snapshot per domain to see what cookies and trackers actually fire on delivered pages.
- 3
Schedule continuous monitoring
Turn on weekly or daily scans on the domains where pre-consent leaks or tag drift would hurt most.
- 4
Reconcile differences with OneTrust's scanner
When CookieInspector flags something OneTrust missed (or vice-versa), use both evidence sets in your investigation.
- 5
Share the verification badge
Publish the public badge on domains you want to externally attest to visitors and partners.
Frequently asked questions
Does CookieInspector replace OneTrust?
No. OneTrust is a CMP and a broad privacy governance suite. CookieInspector is a focused auditing scanner that complements a CMP with independent verification. Most customers keep both.
Why run a second scanner if OneTrust already includes one?
CMP-included scanners report on what the CMP was configured to observe. An independent scanner tests the page as a visitor sees it — including rogue tags added via GTM or partners that bypass the CMP.
Can CookieInspector handle enterprise-scale domain counts?
Pro/Team covers unlimited domains and up to 5 monitored sites on schedule. For larger monitoring footprints our Agency plan supports custom site counts and SLAs.
How do you compare on GDPR coverage?
GDPR, ePrivacy, and CCPA signals are all evaluated in every CookieInspector scan. OneTrust adds enforcement via the banner; CookieInspector adds independent evidence that the banner (from any CMP) is actually working.