Vanilla-CookieConsent provides basic customization options, focusing on simplicity. While it allows for some styling changes, it lacks the extensive theme options found in CookieConsent, making it less flexible for complex designs.

CookieConsent offers extensive customization options, allowing developers to modify the appearance, text, and behavior of the consent banner. It supports multiple themes, positioning, and animations, making it easy to integrate seamlessly into any website design.

Vanilla-CookieConsent offers basic compliance features, primarily focusing on obtaining user consent. It may not include advanced options for managing specific cookie categories, making it less comprehensive for projects requiring detailed compliance.

CookieConsent includes built-in compliance features that help ensure adherence to GDPR and CCPA regulations. It provides options for granular consent management, allowing users to accept or reject specific categories of cookies, which enhances transparency and user control.

Vanilla-CookieConsent is designed to be lightweight and fast, making it an excellent choice for performance-oriented projects. Its minimalistic approach ensures that it does not bloat the application, keeping load times low.

CookieConsent is slightly heavier due to its rich feature set, but it is optimized for performance. It loads asynchronously to minimize impact on page load times, ensuring a smooth user experience while maintaining functionality.

Vanilla-CookieConsent is straightforward to implement, focusing on simplicity and ease of use. It is ideal for developers looking for a quick solution without the need for extensive configuration.

CookieConsent provides a user-friendly setup process with detailed documentation and examples. Its comprehensive API allows developers to easily implement and customize the consent banner, making it accessible for users with varying levels of expertise.

Vanilla-CookieConsent has a smaller community, which may result in fewer resources and support options. However, its simplicity means that most common use cases can be addressed without extensive community input.

CookieConsent has a large user base and active community support, providing a wealth of resources, tutorials, and third-party integrations. This makes it easier for developers to find solutions to common issues and share best practices.