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CookieYes vs Ketch: from basic cookie banner to full CMP

Compare CookieYes and Ketch, and learn why Ketch is a more future-proof platform for data privacy management, going beyond basic cookie consent.
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November 8, 2024
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As the world of data privacy grows more complex, businesses need a reliable solution for managing user consent and compliance across multiple regions and regulations. While CookieYes is a popular tool for cookie consent, Ketch offers a robust alternative that goes beyond basic consent management to provide advanced data discovery, AI governance, and dynamic compliance enforcement.

Why data Privacy matters

Every day, businesses handle sensitive customer data—from online shopping preferences to health information. With increasing concerns around data privacy, it's critical for companies to establish trust by respecting user preferences for data collection, usage, and sharing. This is not just a legal requirement but also a competitive advantage.

Compliance with data privacy regulations

Different regions have established regulations to protect user data. The European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is one of the most comprehensive frameworks, requiring websites to be transparent about data collection and give users control over their information. In the U.S., California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) and its amendment, the California Privacy Rights Act (CPRA), impose similar requirements.

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Introduction to CookieYes

CookieYes is a widely-used cookie consent platform that enables businesses to display a GDPR-compliant banner and collect user consent. It provides essential features like cookie scanning, consent banners, and cookie auto-blocking. However, as data privacy needs evolve, some businesses may find CookieYes's features too limited for managing complex data and AI compliance requirements.

If you're considering a CookieYes alternative, Ketch offers a more versatile, future-proof solution. Ketch’s platform extends beyond cookie consent to encompass data discovery, automated compliance, and AI governance, making it an excellent choice for businesses that prioritize long-term data privacy.

Key features of Ketch: A superior CookieYes alternative

Ketch is designed for organizations that require comprehensive data privacy management. Its features are grouped into two categories: Programmatic Privacy and Data and AI Governance, covering everything from cookie management to data subject requests (DSAR) and AI model monitoring.

Below is a comparison table of CookieYes and Ketch to help you evaluate which tool best fits your needs.

CookieYes vs. Ketch comparison

Here’s a breakdown of the capabilities offered by each platform:

Feature CookieYes Ketch
Cookie Scanning Scans for pre-categorized cookies; auto-detects and categorizes cookies. Advanced data discovery and classification; maps and classifies data across systems.
Consent Banner Customizable GDPR-compliant banner with cookie auto-blocking. Dynamic consent and preference management; customizable policies for each jurisdiction.
Data Subject Rights (DSAR) Fulfillment Stores user consent but limited to cookie data. Automates DSAR requests; provides cell-level data control and cross-system enforcement.
Privacy Policy Generator Creates custom privacy and cookie policies. Comprehensive privacy templates and policy customization for regulatory compliance.
AI & GenAI Governance Not supported. Permissioning engine for AI; GenAI shield to protect business intelligence and data integrity.
Integrations Supports Google Tag Manager and Consent Mode; compatible with major CMS platforms. Integrates with data and AI systems; supports real-time compliance controls across data pipelines.
Risk Management Limited to consent monitoring. Real-time data risk assessment and automated privacy risk reporting.

With the proliferation of devices, apps, and platforms that connect people to websites, consent orchestration has become overwhelming. Tag management, data discovery and classification, and DSR fulfillment need more sophisticated tools than those that have been used traditionally. 

The Ketch platform offers consent & preference management tools that are comprehensive and more advanced than traditional cookie consent manager tools. Ketch has incorporated machine learning AI technology to help your business meet current and future needs for data privacy, consent and preference management, and data discovery.  

Let's first look at the traditional approach used in the CookieYes Cookie Consent Solution.

CookieYes

Cookie scanner

  • Scans for pre-categorized cookies 
  • Auto-detect and categorize cookies and generate an audit report
  • Scans for cookies and trackers  

Consent banner

  • Displaying a GDPR-compliant banner to get consent
  • Customizable banner 

Cookie auto-blocking

  • Automatically scan and block third-party scripts
  • Do Not Track (DNT) support
  • Integrates with Google Tag Manager  

Consent log

  • Stores cookie consent  
  • Monitor the consent ratio  
  • Privacy Policy Generator
  • Creates a custom privacy policy  

Cookie policy generator

  • Creates a custom cookie policy  

Integrations

  • Integrates with Google Consent Mode  
  • Implement cookie banner on any Content Management System (CMS) website  
  • Consent banner for mobile, desktop, and tablet devices.
  • Pre-built templates, auto-blocking, and DNT support.

Now, let's look at the Ketch platform features that include and exceed capabilities offered by the traditional approach. Ketch features fall into two broad categories, "Programmatic Privacy" and "Data and AI Governance."