Best Free Cookie Consent Tools for Indian Websites (2026)
Need a free cookie consent banner for an Indian website? Compare free plans from ConsentPlix, Cookiebot, CookieYes, Complianz and Klaro for DPDP compliance.
Free cookie consent tools that small Indian websites can use include ConsentPlix (free forever plan built for the DPDP Act, 1 domain, 1,000 consents per month), Cookiebot (free for up to 50 subpages on one domain), CookieYes (free plan for small sites), Complianz (free WordPress plugin), and Klaro (open-source, self-hosted). Most free tools were built for the EU GDPR. For India, check that the tool supports itemised notices per purpose (Section 5), blocks trackers until consent (Section 6(1)), makes withdrawal as easy as consent (Section 6(4)), offers notices in English or Indian languages (Section 6(3)), and keeps proof of consent (Section 6(10)).
The short answer
If you run a small Indian website, you can start with a free consent tool. The catch is that most free tools were built for Europe’s GDPR, not India’s DPDP Act. Pick one that blocks trackers until consent, lists each purpose separately, and keeps proof of what each visitor agreed to.
What a free tool must do for DPDP
The DPDP Act’s core consent duties apply from 13 May 2027. A free tool is only useful if it covers these:
| Requirement | Section |
|---|---|
| Itemised notice for each purpose | Section 5 |
| Clear affirmative consent before trackers run | Section 6(1) |
| Option of English or any of the 22 Eighth Schedule languages | Section 6(3) |
| Withdrawal as easy as giving consent | Section 6(4) |
| Proof of consent | Section 6(10) |
The free options
ConsentPlix Free
Built for the DPDP Act first. The free plan is free forever with no credit card, covers 1 domain and 1,000 consents a month, and includes notices in English and Hindi. Every consent is stored as a signed receipt you can show the Board. Paid plans add all 22 languages and the rights portal. See pricing.
Cookiebot Free
Free for up to 50 subpages on one domain, with automatic cookie scanning. It is aimed at EU cookie rules, and DPDP features are not listed on its pricing page. See our Cookiebot comparison.
CookieYes Free
A popular free plan for small sites, with an easy WordPress setup. Built around GDPR and CCPA cookie rules. See ConsentPlix vs CookieYes.
Complianz (WordPress)
A free WordPress plugin with cookie scanning and banner templates. Good if your whole site lives in WordPress, though you configure DPDP notice wording yourself. Our WordPress DPDP guide shows the steps.
Klaro
An open-source consent manager you host yourself. Free and flexible, but you build the notice, storage and proof of consent on your own.
Free plan details from each vendor’s website, checked October 2026. Plans change, so confirm before you choose.
Free vs paid: when to upgrade
A free plan is enough while you are small and mostly need cookie consent. Upgrade when:
- you collect personal data through forms, accounts or checkout, not just cookies,
- you need notices in more Indian languages,
- you start getting access, correction or erasure requests under Sections 11 to 14,
- your traffic passes your free consent limit.
Next steps
- Run the free DPDP website scanner to see which trackers load before consent.
- Write your notice with the free DPDP privacy notice generator.
- Follow the DPDP checklist for small websites.
More help for small teams: DPDP compliance for small business.
Amjad Rathod
Co-Founder & Chief ArchitectLead architect of the ConsentPlix consent ledger and sub-12KB client SDK. Works on DPDP Section 6 consent flows and high-throughput privacy engineering.
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