# c15t: Free Open Source Alternative to Cookie Control, CookieYes, iubenda

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/c15t
Last updated: 2026-11-07

c15t (Open Source, Open Source) replaces Cookie Control, CookieYes, iubenda, Ketch. Open source consent management framework for modern web apps. Framework-agnostic, fully customizable, and performance-first with no vendor lock-in.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: c15t
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://c15t.com
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/c15t/c15t
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 2k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/c15t/c15t or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cookie Control.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (7)
Replacing these paid tools with c15t saves up to $105/mo ($1,260/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cookie Control](https://caniforkit.com/cookie-control) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Cookie Control vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cookie-control-vs-c15t) |
| [CookieYes](https://caniforkit.com/cookieyes) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare CookieYes vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/cookieyes-vs-c15t) |
| [iubenda](https://caniforkit.com/iubenda) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare iubenda vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/iubenda-vs-c15t) |
| [Ketch](https://caniforkit.com/ketch) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Ketch vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/ketch-vs-c15t) |
| [OneTrust](https://caniforkit.com/onetrust) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare OneTrust vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/onetrust-vs-c15t) |
| [Termly](https://caniforkit.com/termly) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Termly vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/termly-vs-c15t) |
| [Usercentrics](https://caniforkit.com/usercentrics) | [automation](https://caniforkit.com/category/automation) | $15/mo | [Compare Usercentrics vs c15t](https://caniforkit.com/vs/usercentrics-vs-c15t) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is c15t free and open source?
c15t is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Open source consent management framework for modern web apps. Framework-agnostic, fully customizable, and performance-first with no vendor lock-in.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using c15t?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed Cookie Control.

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