# CookieYes vs iubenda: which do AI models recommend for consent, September 2026

GTM AI Recommendation Index, September 2026 Edition, Consent and privacy management. Zero of twelve models named CookieYes first on the direct prompt; zero named iubenda. Page: https://gtm-ai-index.com/gtm-data/consent-and-privacy-management/cookieyes-vs-iubenda/

| | First-choice share | Rank | Negative rate | Labels | Models naming it |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CookieYes | 17% | #3 of 15 | 11% | 38 | 12 of 12 |
| iubenda | 6% | #5 of 15 | 9% | 23 | 12 of 12 |

## The direct prompt, model by model

- Grok 4.1 Fast: neither first, one named (first choices: Enzuzo) (alternatives: CookieYes, Osano, Secure Privacy, Usercentrics)
- Kimi K2: neither first, one named (first choices: Enzuzo, Osano) (alternatives: CookieYes, Cookiebot, Usercentrics CMP, iubenda)
- GLM 4.7 FlashX: neither first, one named (first choices: Enzuzo, Usercentrics) (alternatives: CookieYes, Osano)
- Claude Haiku 4.5: neither named
- GPT-5.4 mini: neither named (first choices: Osano) (alternatives: TrustArc)
- Gemini 3.5 Flash: neither named (first choices: Osano) (alternatives: Ketch, Usercentrics)
- Perplexity Sonar: neither named (first choices: Enzuzo) (alternatives: Cookiebot, OneTrust, Osano, Usercentrics)
- Mistral Small: neither named (first choices: Enzuzo) (alternatives: Ketch, Osano, Termly, Usercentrics)
- DeepSeek V4 Flash: neither named (first choices: Osano) (alternatives: Enzuzo)
- Llama 4 Maverick: neither named (first choices: Osano) (alternatives: Enzuzo)
- Qwen 3.7 Flash: neither named (first choices: Osano) (alternatives: Secure Privacy, Usercentrics)
- MiniMax M2.5: neither named (first choices: Cookiebot, Enzuzo) (alternatives: OneTrust, TrustArc)

## What the models said about CookieYes

- "Termly / CookieYes — Fine for small businesses, but per-domain pricing and feature ceilings make them less cost-effective" (DeepSeek V4 Flash, paraphrase prompt, hard negative)
- "basic plugins (like Termly or CookieYes) lack the multi-jurisdiction geo-targeting, automated workflows, and CRM integrations" (Gemini 3.5 Flash, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "CookieYes is described as a consent-only banner tool and not suited to enterprise governance requirements.[7]" (Perplexity Sonar, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "Start with Termly (free up to 10K visitors) or CookieYes (free up to 5K pageviews). Both offer excellent compliance features and easy setup." (Mistral Small, budget prompt, first choice)
- "CookieYes provides a simple, budget-friendly CMP for smaller businesses... offers a free plan, which is very practical for small businesses" (Claude Haiku 4.5, budget prompt, first choice)
- "CookieYes is widely considered the best value-for-money CMP ... Choose CookieYes if you want the safest compliance." (Qwen 3.7 Flash, budget prompt, first choice)

## What the models said about iubenda

- "good add-on docs, but scales poorly multi-domain" (Grok 4.1 Fast, paraphrase prompt, soft negative)
- "iubenda - Uses US cloud services" (Mistral Small, negative prompt, soft negative)
- "I'd generally recommend iubenda if you want cookie consent plus broader privacy compliance in one platform" (GPT-5.4 mini, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "My Top Pick for Mid-Sized B2B: Iubenda is often the "sweet spot."" (Qwen 3.7 Flash, paraphrase prompt, first choice)
- "## Top Recommendation: iubenda" (Claude Haiku 4.5, paraphrase prompt, first choice)

Share is the count of first choices across the direct, paraphrase, budget and scale prompts over all twelve models, for a mid-market B2B company; rank is within the category. Comparisons are drawn for the top eight products in each category. Published under CC BY 4.0; the output is the models' output, and nothing here is a recommendation by the index.