CookieBuddy: GDPR Consent vs CookieHub
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 CookieBuddy, Oct 13, 2026 for CookieHub.
The short answer
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for CookieBuddy and $7/month for CookieHub.
- CookieHub lists 15 features CookieBuddy’s listing doesn’t mention, including Auto-blocking, CCPA, Consent logs.
Head to head
Free
- · Accept & Reject buttons
- · Cookie banner & UI
- · Cookie categories
- · For development & partner stores
- · Not for live stores
- · Preferences popup
Standard
- · Accept & Reject buttons
- · Cookie categories
- · Customizable banner & colors
- · Live cookie banner
- · Preferences popup
- · Privacy Policy & T&C links
Basic
- · Accept, Reject & Preferences
- · Built-in cookie scanner
- · Customizable banner & UI
- · Geo-based consent rules
- · Google Consent Mode v2
- · Meta (Facebook) consent mapping
Advanced
- · All Basic features
- · CSV export for audits
- · Consent logs & history
- · Cookie scanner
- · GDPR-ready records
- · Geo-based consent
Free
- · 1,000 monthly sessions
- · Automatic cookie scanning
- · Cookie declaration
- · Google Consent Mode v2
- · Shopify Customer Privacy API
Starter
- · 5,000 monthly sessions
- · Consent reports
- · Global Privacy Control (GPC signal)
- · Proof of consent
Basic
- · 30,000 monthly sessions
- · Auto-detect language
- · Geolocation-based consent settings
- · Multilingual banner in 60+ languages
Business
- · 120,000 monthly sessions
- · Customizable CSS
- · DSAR management
- · IAB TCF v2.3 support
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureCookieBuddy blocks non-essential scripts until visitors consent, helping stores meet GDPR/CCPA requirements. Add a customizable banner with Accept/Reject buttons, a preferences popup, optional Privacy Policy & T&C links, and auto-hide timing. Works via Shopify theme app embed—no theme code edits needed.
With our powerful plugin, you can easily manage and control the use of cookies on your website, ensuring that you meet the latest data protection regulations without any hassle. CookieHub empowers website owners to gain full transparency and control over the cookies used on their Shopify sites.
- Show a customizable cookie banner with Accept and Reject buttons.
- Displays a preferences popup for visitors to manage their cookie consent.
- Supports unlimited impressions and works with Shopify’s privacy API.
- Customize banner text, colors, layout, and position without coding.
- Cookie Scanner - Scans your website and detects cookies that are in use for you
- Cookie declaration - Automatically generates a detailed list of cookies in use
- Preconsent - Ensures a users privacy until their consent is given
- Fully Responsive - Your customized widget looks great on any screen size
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 |  CookieBuddy |  CookieHub |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| 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 | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | CookieBuddy | CookieHub |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Pricing
| Measure | CookieBuddy | CookieHub |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $4.99/month(ahead) | $7/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 14 days |
| Plans listed | 4 | 4 |
Listing
| Measure | CookieBuddy | CookieHub |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #62 | #43(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Aug 1, 2025 | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Quatro Apps | CookieHub |
FAQ
CookieBuddy and CookieHub: common questions
- Is CookieBuddy or CookieHub cheaper?
- Both list a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99/month for CookieBuddy and $7/month for CookieHub. 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?
- CookieBuddy lists 1 the others don’t mention, such as Custom branding. CookieHub lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as Auto-blocking, CCPA, Consent logs, Cookie scanner. 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 CookieBuddy, Oct 13, 2026 for CookieHub; 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 CookieBuddy, Oct 13, 2026 for CookieHub. 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.