ConsentPL: GDPR Cookie Banner vs TrustArc
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 14, 2026 for ConsentPL, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc.
The short answer
- Only ConsentPL lists a free plan.
- TrustArc lists 7 features ConsentPL’s listing doesn’t mention, including Custom code, Custom text, Geolocation.
Head to head
- United Kingdom
Free
- · Accept / Reject / Preferences
- · Blocks tracking until consent
- · Consent log + CSV export
- · Cookie banner in 11 languages
- · Global Privacy Control (GPC)
Pro
- · 7-day free trial
- · Everything in Free
- · Full colour & text customisation
- · Google Consent Mode v2
- · Theme tracker auto-scan
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureShopify's native cookie banner shows a notice but doesn't block tracking, so Google Analytics, Meta Pixel, TikTok and Hotjar can fire before a visitor agrees. ConsentPL holds those scripts until the shopper chooses, helping EU stores meet GDPR. Install it, enable the banner in your theme, and you're covered — no code.
Simplify cookie and tracker management to stay compliant and build customer trust. TrustArc Cookie Consent Manager helps Shopify merchants easily implement and manage consent experiences. With years of expertise in global privacy programs, TrustArc is the trusted partner for scalable, automated, and intelligent compliance solutions.
- Blocks Google, Meta, TikTok and Hotjar until the visitor gives consent
- Google Consent Mode v2 keeps your ads measuring after consent
- Scans your theme to find tracking scripts and gate them behind consent
- Banner in Polish and English with editable colours, text and position
- Easy installation and highly configurable for privacy-first optimal experiences
- Automated website tracker discovery, categorization, and auditing
- Real-time reporting and dashboards. Certified Google CMP Partner
- GPC, Do Not Track, Do Not Sell/Share, Google Consent Mode, IAB TCF & GPP
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  ConsentPL |  TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | 2 |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty |
| Top store countries | Not published | United Kingdom |
Reviews
| Measure | ConsentPL | TrustArc |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | Not published |
| App Store reviews | Not published | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
FAQ
ConsentPL and TrustArc: common questions
- Is ConsentPL or TrustArc cheaper?
- Only ConsentPL lists a free plan. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- TrustArc lists 7 the others don’t mention, such as Custom code, Custom text, Geolocation, Multi-language. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 14, 2026 for ConsentPL, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 14, 2026 for ConsentPL, Nov 4, 2026 for TrustArc. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.