Short answer
For most Magento and Hyvä stores in 2026, the eTechFlow GDPR Cookie Consent module covers GDPR, CCPA, and UK-specific consent rules in one configuration screen, at one-time £99 lifetime pricing. Amasty's GDPR module is the enterprise-tier choice with deeper audit trails; Mageplaza is the mid-market alternative; Cookiebot makes sense for stores running consent across multiple domains. Below: ranked list with criteria.
The ranking
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GDPR Cookie Consent (eTechFlow)
eTechFlow · Module
Covers GDPR (EU/UK), CCPA (California), and UK-specific consent rules in a single admin screen. Auto-classifies cookies, supports geo-routed defaults, exports a compliance audit log. Hyvä-native, lightweight, one-time pricing.
- Regulations
- GDPR + CCPA + UK
- Setup time
- 20 minutes
- Pricing
- £99 lifetime
- Hyvä
- Native
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Amasty GDPR
Amasty · Module suite
Mature, enterprise-tier GDPR module with deeper compliance audit trails and customer-data subject access tooling. Heavier admin UI; some features overkill for smaller stores.
- Regulations
- GDPR + CCPA
- Setup time
- 45-90 minutes
- Pricing
- £329 + renewals
- Hyvä
- Compat module
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Mageplaza GDPR
Mageplaza · Module
Reasonable mid-market option. Covers GDPR essentials; CCPA is a separate purchase. Subscription pricing applies to some tiers.
- Regulations
- GDPR
- Setup time
- 30-60 minutes
- Pricing
- From $199
- Hyvä
- Partial
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Cookiebot (SaaS) + Magento integration
Usercentrics · SaaS + integration
External consent management platform with a Magento integration. Strong for stores running multiple sites that share a consent layer. Subscription cost recurring per domain.
- Regulations
- GDPR + CCPA + global
- Setup time
- 2-4 hours
- Pricing
- Subscription per domain
- Hyvä
- Works
| Option | Regulations | Setup time | Pricing | Hyvä |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDPR Cookie Consent (eTechFlow) | GDPR + CCPA + UK | 20 minutes | £99 lifetime | Native |
| Amasty GDPR | GDPR + CCPA | 45-90 minutes | £329 + renewals | Compat module |
| Mageplaza GDPR | GDPR | 30-60 minutes | From $199 | Partial |
| Cookiebot (SaaS) + Magento integration | GDPR + CCPA + global | 2-4 hours | Subscription per domain | Works |
When to pick each
eTechFlow GDPR Cookie Consent
You operate a single Magento or Hyvä store, need GDPR plus CCPA plus UK coverage, prefer one-time pricing. See the module.
Amasty GDPR
Enterprise or B2B store with complex data-subject-access workflows. Willing to pay annual renewal pricing for the deeper audit feature set.
Mageplaza GDPR
Mid-market, GDPR-only coverage adequate, prefer to stay within the Mageplaza ecosystem if you already use other modules from them.
Cookiebot (Usercentrics)
Multi-domain operation where one consent platform across several sites simplifies governance. Recurring cost acceptable.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a GDPR cookie module on my Magento store?
If your store reaches visitors in the EU, UK, or California, yes. UK and EU laws require explicit consent before non-essential cookies (analytics, advertising, personalization) load. California's CCPA requires opt-out controls. A compliant cookie banner plus a documented consent log is the minimum technical requirement.
What does GDPR cookie consent actually need to do?
Block all non-essential cookies until explicit consent. Show a banner that's not pre-checked in favor of acceptance. Let users withdraw consent as easily as they granted it. Maintain a log of who consented to what and when. Block the same cookies when the user declines. Respect Do Not Track signals where applicable.
Can I just use the free Magento default cookie notice?
The default Magento cookie notice is informational only. It does not block non-essential cookies before consent and does not maintain a consent log. It is not GDPR-compliant on its own.
How much does GDPR cookie compliance cost on Magento?
Module pricing ranges from £99 (eTechFlow lifetime) to £329 plus annual renewals (Amasty) for self-hosted modules. SaaS consent management platforms like Cookiebot start around $15-50 per domain per month, scaling with traffic. The right tier depends on whether you operate single or multi-domain.
Will a cookie module slow down my store?
Done well, no. The eTechFlow GDPR Cookie Consent module adds approximately 3KB of JavaScript and has zero impact on Lighthouse score. Modules that ship large consent libraries (some SaaS platforms ship 80KB+ of JavaScript) can move LCP by 100-300ms. Audit the JS payload before installing.
Next step
Compliance audit first, then install
Before picking a module, audit which cookies your current store actually drops. The audit list determines what the consent banner needs to block and which regulatory categories the module needs to handle.