We’ve compiled seven accessibility tools and platforms used by hundreds of thousands of organizations worldwide.
Our list includes free browser extensions, enterprise SaaS platforms, and a darkhorse newcomer that combines scanning, AI assistance, and compliance program management into a single platform.
Buyers can divide the list into three categories:
- Browser extensions that test one page at a time (WAVE, axe DevTools, Accessibility Insights)
- SaaS scanning platforms that scan websites at scale with dashboards and reporting (Siteimprove, Pope Tech, Accessibility Cloud)
- Digital accessibility platforms that combine scanning with audit-based conformance tracking, program management, and AI across all digital assets (Accessibility Tracker)
| Software / App | Type | Price | Positioning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accessibility Tracker | Web app (SaaS) | Free plan; $19/mo; $49/mo; $99/mo | Digital accessibility platform. Scanning, audit-based conformance tracking, Tracker AI, compliance scoring, and program management across all digital assets. |
| Siteimprove | Web app (SaaS) | Enterprise pricing; typically $15,000 to $50,000+ per year | Enterprise web governance platform with accessibility as one module alongside SEO, analytics, and content quality. |
| Pope Tech | Web app (SaaS) | Free (25 pages); Team from $25/mo; Business Plus from $225/mo; Professional from $400/mo | WAVE-powered scanning platform with team management, scheduled monitoring, and a strong higher education foothold. |
| Accessibility Cloud | Web app (SaaS) | Free (5 pages); Starter €150/mo; Pro €350/mo; Team €630/mo | European-rooted scanning and monitoring platform built for EN 301 549 and EAA compliance. |
| WAVE | Browser extension / API | Extension free; API from $4,000/year | Visual evaluation tool by WebAIM. Flags issues page by page. No project management or workflow. |
| axe DevTools | Browser extension / dev toolkit | Extension free; full toolkit pricing varies | Developer-facing testing engine by Deque. Built for CI/CD integration. |
| Accessibility Insights | Browser extension / desktop software | Free | Microsoft’s open-source testing tool with guided manual assessments alongside automated checks. |
Web Accessibility Scanning Platforms
Siteimprove
Enterprise web governance platform. Accessibility is one module alongside SEO, content quality, and analytics.
- Scans websites against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2
- Custom-quoted pricing based on page count and modules
- Mid-sized organizations typically pay $15,000 to $40,000 per year
- Full-suite deployments can exceed $150,000 per year
Good fit for large organizations that want accessibility bundled with other web governance tools. Web accessibility only. Does not cover documents, native apps, or audit-based tracking.
Pope Tech
WAVE-powered scanning platform with a management layer on top.
- Free plan covers 25 pages
- Team starts at $25/mo
- Business Plus starts at $225/mo (Jira/Asana integration, login scanning, API)
- Professional starts at $400/mo (training, help desk, WebAIM sessions)
Strong in higher education. Group structure lets institutions organize by department. Web accessibility only.
Accessibility Cloud
European-rooted platform used by the European Commission and government agencies across Europe.
- Free plan covers 5 pages
- Starter: €150/mo | Pro: €350/mo | Team: €630/mo
- All plans invoiced annually
Supports EN 301 549, the European Accessibility Act (EAA), and WCAG. One of the few platforms built for European regulatory requirements. Primarily serves organizations with European compliance obligations.
Browser Extensions and Free Testing Tools
WAVE
Visual evaluation tool by WebAIM. Flags issues directly on the page with overlays.
- Free browser extension for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge
- API starts at $4,000/year for up to 100,000 requests
- No project management, no workflow, no monitoring
A testing tool, not a platform. A starting point for identifying issues, not a system for managing them.
axe DevTools
Testing engine by Deque Systems built for developers.
- Free browser extension tests individual pages
- Full toolkit integrates into CI/CD pipelines and automated test environments
- Open-source axe-core rules library is free
Technical output designed to catch issues during development. No dashboard for conformance scoring or remediation workflow.
Accessibility Insights
Microsoft’s free, open-source testing tool. Browser extension for Chrome and Edge. Desktop app for Windows.
- FastPass: Automated checks plus tab-stop flagging
- Full assessment: Guided manual evaluation of every WCAG success criterion
Unique among free tools because it supports structured manual testing. Still a page-level tool with no organizational monitoring or compliance tracking.
Accessibility Tracker
The tools above do one thing: scan or test web pages. The Tracker platform does that and manages your entire accessibility program.
Scanning and testing:
- Automated WCAG scanning with prioritization scoring
- Chrome extension for scanning pages behind a login
- Color contrast analyzer
- Scheduled and on-demand scans with dashboard alerts
Audit-based conformance tracking:
- Upload manual audit findings as the system of record
- Track every issue to WCAG conformance
- Covers websites, documents, PDFs, native apps, and any digital asset
Program management:
- Tracker AI for remediation guidance
- Compliance scoring per project
- Dashboard for monitoring status across all projects
- Workflow system for assigning issues across teams
This is the difference between web accessibility software and a digital accessibility platform. Scanning tools tell you what is wrong with your web pages. Accessibility Tracker gives you the project management, compliance tracking, scoring, and workflow to fix it and document conformance.
Pricing is public. No sales demo. No annual contract required.
- Free plan
- $19/mo (Individual)
- $49/mo (Company)
- $99/mo (Enterprise)
Get started at AccessibilityTracker.com.
How Do You Choose the Right Accessibility Software?
Start with your objective(s).
For example, if you’d like a web page scan that’s beginner friendly, WAVE is a good choice.
Or if you’d like a web accessibility scan with SEO guidance and spellcheck, SiteImprove packages combine other fields with accessibility.
Alternatively, if WCAG conformance is your goal and you’d like AI to help your team with fixes, Accessibility Tracker is a complete all-in-one platform.
- Need automated scanning at scale? Siteimprove, Pope Tech, or Accessibility Cloud.
- Need a free scan tool for development? axe DevTools or Accessibility Insights.
- Need scanning plus audit tracking, compliance scoring, and program management? Accessibility Tracker.
Many organizations use a scanning tool alongside an audit-based platform. Scans provide ongoing automated monitoring. Audits provide the conformance documentation that scans cannot.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is accessibility software the same as assistive technology?
No. Assistive technology is software people with disabilities use to access content (screen readers, magnifiers, speech recognition). Accessibility software is what organizations use to test, scan, track, and manage accessibility across their digital properties.
Can automated scanning make a website fully WCAG conformant?
No. Automated scans detect roughly 25 to 30 percent of WCAG issues. Full WCAG conformance requires manual audit.
What is the difference between web accessibility and digital accessibility software?
Web accessibility software scans web pages. Digital accessibility software covers a broader scope: websites, documents, PDFs, native apps, and multimedia. The Accessibility Tracker Platform is digital accessibility software because it tracks audit findings across any digital asset.
Do I need both a scanning tool and an audit-based platform?
Many organizations use both. Scanning tools provide automated monitoring. An audit-based platform like Accessibility Tracker provides project management, compliance tracking, and conformance documentation.
Does Accessibility Tracker require a sales demo?
No. Pricing is public. Start with a free plan at AccessibilityTracker.com. No sales call, no demo, no annual contract.
