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3 Cookie Policy Generator Tools, Compared Honestly
Heshan Fernando
Co-founder & COO
You’re launching a site that uses cookies — analytics, marketing, or just functional ones — and need a cookie policy draft that actually reflects what your site does, not a generic template that mentions cookie types you don’t use.
Every generator here produces a cookie policy draft; the differences are in whether the sections adapt to your actual cookie usage, how many jurisdictions are covered, and whether you need to create an account to get your document.
How to judge a cookie policy generator tool
Adapts sections to the cookies you actually use. A policy that lists marketing cookie language when your site has none isn’t accurate — the best generators exclude irrelevant sections based on your selections.
Covers your relevant jurisdiction. GDPR (EU), ePrivacy, UK GDPR, and CCPA/CPRA (California) have different requirements — check the generator addresses the regulation that actually applies to your visitors.
Doesn’t require an account for a basic draft. For a quick starting point, signup is often unnecessary friction.
Is clearly labeled as a starting draft, not legal advice. Any honest generator should say so — a template is a starting point, not a substitute for review by someone qualified for your specific situation.
The comparison
| Tool | Best for | Free tier | Watch out |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serverless Tools | Sections that dynamically adapt to selected cookie categories | Free, no signup, 100% client-side | Fewer jurisdiction-specific options than iubenda |
| iubenda | Broadest jurisdiction coverage (GDPR, ePrivacy, UK GDPR, CCPA, LGPD, FADP) | Free, but requires signup | Account creation needed even for the free generator |
| PolicyGen | No account, no watermark, GDPR and CCPA sections in one wizard | Free, no signup, no watermark | Fewer named jurisdictions than iubenda’s broader list |
| Cookie Policy Generator | Customizable draft based on cookie categories your site uses | Free, no signup | Fewer named jurisdiction-specific variants than iubenda |
Facts checked August 2026; tools change their plans.
Serverless Tools
Serverless Tools generates a GDPR-compliant cookie policy where you select which cookie types your site actually uses — Essential, Analytics, Marketing, Functional — and the policy dynamically excludes irrelevant sections (no marketing cookie language if you don’t use marketing cookies), processing entirely in your browser with no data leaving your device.
It isn’t for someone who needs a broad multi-jurisdiction document covering regulations beyond GDPR specifically — its stated focus is GDPR compliance.
iubenda
iubenda offers the broadest jurisdiction coverage here — GDPR, ePrivacy/Cookie Law, UK GDPR, CCPA/CPRA, Brazil’s LGPD, and Switzerland’s FADP — with clauses drafted by a legal team that’s regularly reviewed and updated, and can scan your website to detect services in use automatically.
It isn’t for someone who wants to skip account creation — signup is required to access the scanning and generation features, unlike the other two tools here.
PolicyGen
PolicyGen generates privacy policies, terms of service, and cookie policies through a wizard interface with no account required and no watermark on the output, including GDPR sections (lawful basis, data subject rights, retention, third-party processors) when enabled and CCPA compliance sections.
It isn’t for someone who needs iubenda’s wider jurisdiction list — PolicyGen’s named coverage is narrower, focused primarily on GDPR and CCPA.
Cookie Policy Generator
Our tool generates a customizable cookie policy draft based on the cookie categories your site actually uses — entirely in your browser.
A real limitation: it doesn’t name as many specific jurisdictions as iubenda’s broader regulatory list — for explicit LGPD or FADP coverage, iubenda covers more ground, at the cost of requiring an account.
Which one to pick
If you want a quick, category-based draft with no account required, use our Cookie Policy Generator or Serverless Tools.
If you need coverage for jurisdictions beyond GDPR and CCPA specifically, use iubenda (accepting the signup requirement).
If you want cookie policy alongside privacy policy and terms of service in one wizard, use PolicyGen.
If you specifically want automatic exclusion of irrelevant cookie category sections, use Serverless Tools.
How to do it with Cookie Policy Generator
- Open the Cookie Policy Generator.
- Select the cookie categories your site actually uses.
- Copy the generated draft and have it reviewed for your specific situation before publishing.
Browse the full tools directory for more free, browser-based security and privacy tools.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free cookie policy generator that doesn’t need an account?
Yes. Our Cookie Policy Generator, Serverless Tools, and PolicyGen all work without requiring signup — iubenda requires a free account.
Is a generated cookie policy legally sufficient on its own?
Generally no — every generator referenced here, including the legally-drafted iubenda templates, explicitly states the output is a starting draft or template rather than legal advice. Actual compliance depends on your specific data practices, jurisdiction, and how the policy is actually implemented (like consent banners), which is why review by someone qualified for your situation matters before publishing.
What’s the difference between a cookie policy and a privacy policy?
A cookie policy specifically covers what cookies and similar tracking technologies your site uses, their purpose, and how visitors can control them, while a privacy policy is broader — covering all personal data collection and processing, not just cookies. Many sites combine both, but regulations like the EU’s ePrivacy Directive specifically require disclosure of cookie usage, which is what a dedicated cookie policy addresses.
Final thought
Pick a generator that only includes the cookie categories your site actually uses — an accurate, honest draft that matches your real setup is more useful than a generic template padded with sections that don’t apply to you.