Cookiebot Scanner Alternative
The Cookiebot scanner shows you which cookies a site sets. GetInlytics tests whether those cookies respect consent - auditing Accept All, Reject All, Consent Mode v2, and GA4 compliance, without being tied to any CMP vendor.
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Cookiebot is a legitimate CMP - this comparison is about their free scanner tool, not the CMP itself
Cookiebot by Usercentrics is a widely-used Consent Management Platform. This page compares GetInlytics to the free Cookiebot cookie scanner tool specifically - a different product from the CMP. GetInlytics works alongside any CMP, including Cookiebot.
Feature comparison
Cookiebot free cookie scanner vs GetInlytics, as of October 2026.
| Feature | Cookiebot Scanner | GetInlytics |
|---|---|---|
| Cookie detection and categorization | ||
| Pre-consent cookie detection | ||
| Accept All scenario test | ||
| Reject All scenario test | ||
| Google Consent Mode v2 verification | ||
| GA4 + GTM audit in same scan | ||
| GDPR / CCPA / ePrivacy compliance score | ||
| CMP-agnostic (works with any CMP) | ||
| GPC / "Do Not Sell" signal test | ||
| Per-issue fix recommendations | ||
| Shareable report permalink | ||
| No login required | ||
| Free tier available |
Last reviewed: October 2026. Comparison is to the free Cookiebot scanner tool, not the Cookiebot CMP product.
What a complete cookie compliance audit checks
A cookie list is a starting point. Here is what a compliance audit adds.
CMP-agnostic - works with any consent platform
The Cookiebot cookie scanner is built to onboard you to the Cookiebot CMP. Results are shown alongside Cookiebot's own product. GetInlytics is completely CMP-agnostic - it audits your consent implementation whether you use OneTrust, Cookiebot, Usercentrics, CookieYes, Didomi, or any other platform, and reports findings without a vendor agenda.
Tests actual consent flows, not just cookie lists
The Cookiebot scanner identifies cookies present on a page. GetInlytics goes further: it tests the actual consent flow - what fires before consent, what fires after Accept All, and what fires after Reject All. The gap between these three states is where GDPR violations live.
GA4 + GTM included in the same scan
Cookie compliance and analytics compliance are connected. GetInlytics audits both in one scan: cookie behavior, GA4 measurement setup, GTM tag sequencing, and Consent Mode v2 signals. The Cookiebot scanner covers cookies only.
Consent Mode v2 is required for Google Ads in the EEA
Since March 2024, Google requires Consent Mode v2 for all sites running Google Ads in the EU/EEA. GetInlytics verifies all four Consent Mode v2 signals (ad_storage, analytics_storage, ad_user_data, ad_personalization) and confirms they update correctly after user interaction - the Cookiebot scanner does not currently perform this check.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Cookiebot cookie scanner do?
The Cookiebot cookie scanner (available at cookiebot.com) scans a website and lists the cookies it finds, categorizing them as necessary, preference, statistics, or marketing. It is free to use and shows which cookies a site sets, primarily as a first step before recommending the Cookiebot CMP. It does not test consent flows or verify Consent Mode v2.
How is GetInlytics different from the Cookiebot scanner?
GetInlytics tests what the Cookiebot scanner does not: the actual consent flow. It checks which cookies fire before any user interaction (pre-consent violations), after Accept All, and after Reject All. It also audits GA4 + GTM in the same scan, verifies all four Consent Mode v2 signals, scores compliance against GDPR/CCPA/ePrivacy, and is CMP-agnostic - it works with any consent management platform.
Does GetInlytics work if I use Cookiebot as my CMP?
Yes. GetInlytics audits your consent implementation regardless of which CMP you use. If you use Cookiebot, GetInlytics will verify that your Cookiebot integration is correctly configured: that it blocks pre-consent cookies, passes Consent Mode v2 signals to GTM, and correctly handles the Reject All scenario.
Is GetInlytics free to use?
Yes. The full audit - cookie behavior testing, GA4 + GTM audit, Consent Mode v2 verification, and GDPR/CCPA/ePrivacy compliance scoring - is free with no login required. A shareable report is generated after every scan.
What is Consent Mode v2 and why does it matter for cookie audits?
Consent Mode v2 is Google's framework that adjusts GA4 and Google Ads data collection based on user consent choices. It is required for all sites running Google Ads in the EEA since March 2024. A cookie audit must verify that all four signals update correctly when a user accepts or rejects - not just that the CMP banner appears.
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Cookie behavior, Consent Mode v2, GA4 audit, GDPR compliance score - all in one free scan.
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