Comparison
Consentico vs CookieFirst
CookieFirst is a general-purpose CMP that treats Shopify as one of many install targets. Consentico is Shopify-native by design, roughly a third of CookieFirst's price at typical volumes, and installs as a theme app extension instead of a script snippet.
Where Consentico wins
- Shopify-native theme app extension install — no theme.liquid edits, survives theme updates, one-click removal.
- Flat pricing regardless of domain count. Shopify Plus operators with multiple storefronts pay one fee, not one per domain.
- Genuinely free tier — 5,000 banner views/month with full Pro features (geo-targeting, GCM v2, script blocking, consent log).
- Google Consent Mode v2 defaults injected in <head> before any tag fires (CookieFirst's snippet loads later in the page).
- Direct Puppeteer cookie scan with per-cookie disclosure customisation — no locked auto-classification.
- Settings live in the Shopify admin; no second dashboard to context-switch to.
Where CookieFirst wins
- Long track record in the general CMP space (originally built for WordPress and custom sites, later expanded to Shopify).
- Larger multi-language library out of the box.
- IAB TCF v2.2 support on higher tiers.
- Detailed analytics dashboard (though users report reliability issues).
- Established European brand with strong GDPR-lawyer relationships.
Feature-by-feature comparison
| Feature | Consentico | CookieFirst |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | $7.99/mo (flat) | €9/mo per domain |
| Free tier | 5,000 views/mo, all features | Limited — no scanner |
| Shopify-native install CookieFirst is a script snippet pasted in theme.liquid | ||
| Theme app extension | ||
| Settings in Shopify admin | ||
| Three-layer script blocking | ||
| Google Consent Mode v2 (defaults in <head>) Snippet loads later in the page | Partial | |
| June 2026 ad_storage gate handled | ||
| GPC honouring | ||
| Customisable auto-classified cookies Common CookieFirst complaint | ||
| Banner render speed (no flash) CookieFirst users report visible flash before banner renders | Variable | |
| Cookie scanner | Direct Puppeteer crawl | URL-pattern scan |
| Geo-targeting | Pro and above | Higher tiers |
| Multi-store on Shopify Plus | Unlimited on Business | Per-domain billing |
| IAB TCF v2.2 Matters only if you sell programmatic ad inventory | ||
| Consent log CSV export | Pro and above | Higher tiers |
| Remove branding | Business ($16.99/mo) | Higher tiers (€19+/mo per domain) |
Try Consentico free
Free for stores under 5,000 banner views per month. Five-minute install, no theme edits, no credit card.
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