How to Build Your Own Termly
Replace Termly with a custom build. All-in-One Data Privacy Compliance Solution for Websites & Apps
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 45 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 45 features
Policy Generation(13 features)
Generate a compliant and automatically updated Acceptable Use Policy
Notify users about how cookies are implemented, as required by regulations like GDPR
Notify users, provide cookie preferences, and obtain consent for cookie use
Create a legal disclaimer to protect blogs, websites, or apps against legal liability
Generate a compliant and automatically updated End-user License Agreement
+8 more in this category
Compliance Management(7 features)
Policies automatically stay up-to-date with regulatory changes without manual intervention
Website visitor data stored on EU-based servers to meet data protection requirements
Products built to highest compliance standards of US, EU, UK, Canada and more
Edit policies to keep them up-to-date when business or international legislation changes
Consent banner detects visitor location to optimize consent based on local regulations
+2 more in this category
Scanning & Detection(6 features)
Scan, categorize, and review website cookies to ensure compliance with cookie use rules
Automatically scan website for cookies on a monthly basis
Automatically scan website for cookies on a quarterly basis
Scan for cookies and other tracking mechanics across site's subdomains
Automatically detect, categorize, and block third-party tracking mechanisms based on visitor consent preferences
+1 more in this category
Consent Management(5 features)
Automated consent management software for cookie use and data collection
Embed a consent preference center on website to let visitors control their tracking preferences
Create a customized cookie banner for websites in minutes
Create a managed consent solution to protect websites and apps
User consent preferences are shared as they navigate between subdomains
Integrations & Compliance(5 features)
Full solution for implementing Google Consent Mode across all versions
Set up Google's Consent Mode v2 on websites
Communicate user consent preferences with Google Tag Manager's consent mode
Easy implementation of IAB TCF 2.3 transparency and consent framework
Easily install and manage consent on WordPress sites with Termly's plugin
Customization(3 features)
Create custom theme to customize consent banner's color scheme, font, display style, and more
Customize policy's look and feel to match branding
Remove Termly branding from policies and consent management platform
Localization(2 features)
Automatically display hosted policies in visitor's browser language
Consent banner and preference center automatically display correct language based on user browser preferences
Team Management(2 features)
Manage multiple websites directly from Termly Dashboard
Invite others to help contribute, publish, and manage websites
Cost Calculator
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Build It Yourself
Total Cost Comparison
DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 45 features at very easy complexity.