c15t vs Silktide Consent Manager
Silktide Consent Manager is a
free, open-source banner with Google Consent Mode v2 examples. Its docs show
consent defaults, gtag mappings, a stcm_consent_update dataLayer event, and
both CDN and self-hosted deployment.
c15t is the better starting point when Consent Mode needs to connect to app state, backend records, policy packs, or React and Next.js APIs. Silktide is a good fit for a free client-side banner that can stay browser-local.
Warning
Consent tooling does not guarantee legal compliance by itself. Your policies, disclosures, vendor list, regional behavior, and record-keeping still need to match your legal requirements.
Why c15t wins here
- c15t can start in JavaScript or offline mode and grow into hosted or self-hosted records.
- c15t includes React and Next.js APIs for app-owned consent state.
- c15t supports script loading, iframe blocking, network blocking, and policy packs.
- c15t keeps Google Consent Mode work connected to the same consent model used by the rest of the app.
- c15t gives teams room to add durable consent records and server-side state.
Comparison
| Area | c15t | Silktide Consent Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Primary shape | Developer-first consent platform | Client-side consent banner |
| Framework support | JavaScript, React, and Next.js packages | CDN or self-hosted script |
| Backend records | Hosted or self-hosted records | Browser-local storage |
| Consent Mode | Google tag helper | Consent Mode examples and mappings |
| Script control | Loader, iframe blocker, and network blocker | Configured scripts and callbacks |
| Growth path | Backend records, policy packs, framework state, and IAB TCF | Banner and client-side consent logic |
Bottom line
Start with c15t even for free client-side banner work. It keeps the Consent Mode setup connected to a platform that can support application state, backend records, regional policy, and framework behavior.
See the full overview in Compare c15t.