Termly is a US-based compliance platform. They're well-known for privacy policy generators, cookie consent solutions, and document templates — built primarily for a US audience and expanded into EU markets.
Sitetals is an EU enforcement-first compliance scanner. Different origin, different strengths.
The right tool depends on where your audience is and what problem you're trying to solve.
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⚠️ Disclaimer: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Feature comparisons are based on publicly available information as of June 2026. Consult a qualified lawyer for advice specific to your situation.
Termly is a document platform + CMP built for US compliance first (CCPA, VCDPA, CPRA) and GDPR second. Their team has IAPP credentials and their EU coverage is legitimate — but the platform's origin is American, and EU enforcement nuance is not where they invested first.
Sitetals is a compliance scanner built on EU enforcement data. Our reports reference actual CNIL and BfDI/LfDI decisions — not just regulatory guidelines. The product exists because EU website enforcement is getting more specific and more aggressive, and document generators don't tell you whether you're actually safe.
| Feature | Sitetals | Termly |
|---|---|---|
| Free scan | ✅ | ✅ (limited) |
| GDPR compliance check | ✅ | ✅ |
| CNIL enforcement depth | ✅ | Partial |
| German enforcement (BfDI/LfDI) | ✅ | Partial |
| PDPA (Singapore) | ✅ | ❌ |
| CCPA / US coverage | ❌ | ✅ |
| Privacy policy generator | ❌ | ✅ |
| Cookie consent management (CMP) | ❌ | ✅ |
| PDF compliance report | ✅ (€49) | ❌ |
| Enforcement case references | ✅ | ❌ |
| Remediation checklist | ✅ (paid) | Partial |
| Ongoing monitoring | ❌ | ✅ |
| Pricing model | One-time | Subscription |
| Starting price | Free scan / €49 report | Free (1 basic policy) / ~$120/yr Starter |
US compliance: Termly is genuinely strong on CCPA, VCDPA, CPRA, and US state laws. If a significant portion of your traffic is American, Termly's legal coverage is relevant. Sitetals does not cover US requirements.
Document generation at scale: Termly has a well-developed generator for privacy policies, terms of service, cookie policies, disclaimers, EULAs, and return policies. If you need to generate compliant documents across multiple languages and jurisdictions, Termly's template library is substantial.
CMP and consent management: Termly provides an embeddable cookie consent solution that integrates with major platforms (WordPress, Shopify, Wix, Squarespace, Webflow). If you need a single-vendor solution for consent management, they offer it.
Ongoing monitoring: Termly scans your site regularly and alerts you when new cookies are detected or when your compliance posture changes. This is useful if you don't have dedicated compliance staff.
EU enforcement depth: This is the central difference. Termly tells you what GDPR says. Sitetals tells you what CNIL and the German DPAs have actually sanctioned companies for — with specific case references, fine amounts, and violation patterns. There is a meaningful gap between "GDPR Article 7 says X" and "CNIL fined Doctissimo €380,000 for doing exactly what your banner does." The second version is more useful. See GDPR fines in 2026: 13 real cases for the full enforcement breakdown.
CNIL specifics: CNIL's enforcement standards exceed baseline GDPR in several areas — particularly around cookie banner design (the "Refuse All" must be as prominent as "Accept All") and cookie naming transparency. Termly's GDPR coverage is accurate but doesn't get into CNIL-specific enforcement texture at the depth French-market operators need.
German enforcement (Abmahnung risk): Germany's compliance landscape includes not just BfDI enforcement but private Abmahnung (cease-and-desist) risk from competitors and law firms. Sitetals covers this. Termly's German coverage is GDPR-correct but doesn't address the Abmahnung exposure — a well-documented volume of cease-and-desist activity against German SMEs.
PDPA (Singapore): We found no Singapore/PDPA coverage in Termly's public product as of June 2026. If you operate in or sell to Singapore, PDPA obligations apply. Sitetals' Singapore scan covers PDPA specifically. For a complete GDPR compliance self-check, run through the 12 checks most businesses miss.
One-time pricing: Termly is subscription-only. For a one-time compliance audit, a pre-launch check, or a client report, paying annually for a compliance platform is disproportionate. Sitetals costs €49 for a full PDF report.
Termly markets their EU content as written by CIPP/E certified authors. This is a real credential (IAPP's Certified Information Privacy Professional / Europe). It signals EU regulatory knowledge.
Sitetals' reports cite enforcement decisions directly — not credentials. A CNIL decision is a primary source. A CIPP/E certification is a professional qualification. Both matter; they measure different things.
For an EU business wanting to understand actual enforcement risk, enforcement-cited analysis is more useful than credentialed guidance alone.
| Plan | Price/mo (billed annually) | Per year (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Free | — | — (1 basic policy, limited) |
| Starter | ~$10/site | ~$120 |
| Pro+ | ~$15/site | ~$180 |
Source: Termly pricing page, June 2026. USD pricing; EUR billing not offered as standard.
Sitetals charges €49 for a full PDF compliance report — one-time.
Yes — particularly if your audience spans US and EU markets.
Termly for US-first document generation + Sitetals for EU enforcement verification: Use Termly to generate CCPA-compliant privacy policies and manage consent for your American audience. Run a Sitetals scan specifically against CNIL and BfDI enforcement patterns for your French and German audience.
Check where your website stands before choosing any compliance vendor.
Full PDF report with enforcement references and remediation checklist: €49.
Sources: CNIL enforcement decisions 2022–2025 · BfDI Annual Report 2024 · LfDI Baden-Württemberg Abmahnung advisories 2023 · PDPC Advisory 2021 · GDPR Article 7 · Termly public feature pages (June 2026)
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