You need legal documents and a cookie banner for your site, and you’re weighing WebLegal against iubenda. Both generate GDPR-ready documents, but they differ on the two things that matter most to a small business: how you pay and what’s included for free. Here’s the head-to-head for 2026.
Quick verdict
For most freelancers, startups and SMBs, WebLegal is the better fit: you pay once (packs from €19.90, no subscription), the compliance scanner and the cookie banner are free, and you get documents in 25 languages out of the box. iubenda is a capable, established suite — but it bills annually, and the cookie/consent layer is a separate paid module.
Side-by-side
| WebLegal | iubenda | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time purchase, from €19.90 | Annual subscription (recurring) |
| Typical cost | Packs €19.90–€49.90 once | Annual subscription, per site (varies by plan) |
| Cookie banner | Free, included | Separate paid module (ePrivacy/cookie) |
| Compliance scanner | Free, no signup | Not included |
| Documents | Privacy, Cookies, Terms of Use, Terms of Sale | Privacy, Cookies, Terms (broad library) |
| Languages | 25 | Multiple |
| Consent Mode v2 | Supported | On higher tiers |
Pricing: one-time vs annual
This is the core difference. iubenda’s plans renew every year and are charged per site, so several domains mean several subscriptions — and the cookie/consent module is typically billed on top. WebLegal is an one-time purchase: you generate your documents once and own them, with no renewal. For a full breakdown of iubenda’s plans and the add-ons that inflate the real cost, see our iubenda vs Termly vs WebLegal comparison.
What’s free with WebLegal
Two things you’d pay extra for elsewhere are free here:
- A free GDPR cookie banner (no page-view limit, Consent Mode v2, honors the GPC signal).
- A free compliance scanner that checks your site for cookies, trackers and missing disclosures before you buy.
When iubenda might be the better choice
iubenda makes sense if you manage many domains under one dashboard, want a very large clause library across niche jurisdictions, and prefer an always-on managed subscription with automatic updates — and the recurring cost is not a concern.
Verdict
If you run one or a few sites and want compliant documents without a yearly bill, WebLegal wins on price and on what’s included. Generate your legal documents with WebLegal in under 10 minutes, or scan your site first to see what’s missing. Still comparing tools? See how WebLegal stacks up against every major alternative.
