A11yCore Pricing: Enterprise-Grade Accessibility for $29/Month

A11yCore Pricing: Enterprise-Grade Accessibility for $29/Month

In the web accessibility solutions market, pricing often creates a significant barrier to entry. Enterprise platforms charge thousands of dollars monthly, putting comprehensive accessibility out of reach for small businesses, startups, and organizations with limited budgets. Meanwhile, free tools provide basic scanning but lack the depth needed for true compliance and accessibility excellence.

A11yCore breaks this paradigm. At just$29 per month, we provide enterprise-grade accessibility testing, monitoring, and guidance that rivals—and often exceeds—solutions costing 100 times more. This isn't about cutting corners or offering a limited feature set. It's about democratizing accessibility through efficient technology and a commitment to making the web accessible to everyone.

The Accessibility Pricing Landscape: A Broken Market

Before examining A11yCore's revolutionary pricing, let's understand what organizations typically face when seeking accessibility solutions.

Enterprise Accessibility Platforms: $3,000-$15,000+ Monthly

Major enterprise accessibility platforms like Level Access (formerly SSB BART Group), Deque Systems, and TPGi (The Paciello Group) offer comprehensive solutions—at enterprise prices.

Typical Enterprise Platform Pricing:

• Level Access: $5,000-$12,000+ per month for enterprise plans
• Deque: $3,000-$10,000+ per month depending on website size and features
• TPGi (ARC Platform): $4,000-$8,000+ per month for full platform access
• Siteimprove: $3,500-$15,000+ per month with accessibility as part of broader digital quality suite

These platforms provide valuable capabilities including automated scanning, compliance reporting, manual testing guidance, and expert consulting. However, their pricing models reflect legacy business approaches: high-touch sales processes, extensive onboarding requirements, dedicated account management overhead, and pricing based on what large enterprises can pay rather than actual value delivered.

For small to mid-sized organizations, these prices are simply prohibitive. A $60,000-$150,000 annual accessibility budget is unrealistic for most businesses, forcing them to choose between inadequate free tools or no accessibility solution at all.

Mid-Tier Solutions: $500-$3,000 Monthly

Mid-tier accessibility platforms aim to serve the gap between free tools and enterprise solutions.

Typical Mid-Tier Pricing:

• accessiBe: $490-$990+ per month (primarily automated overlay solution, not comprehensive testing)
• AudioEye: $500-$2,000+ per month (overlay-focused with some testing capabilities)
• Monsido: $500-$1,500+ per month (digital quality platform with accessibility module)
• Silktide: $800-$2,000+ per month (comprehensive digital governance including accessibility)

These solutions provide more than free tools but still represent significant investment—$6,000-$36,000 annually. Many focus on automated overlays (controversial in the accessibility community) rather than comprehensive testing and remediation guidance.

Free and Freemium Tools: $0-$200 Monthly

Free accessibility tools provide valuable basic scanning but with significant limitations.

Free Tool Limitations:

• Axe DevTools (Free): Excellent browser extension for manual page-by-page testing, but no automated site-wide scanning, no monitoring, no compliance reporting
• WAVE (Free): WebAIM's browser extension provides good visual feedback but requires manual page-by-page testing with no scalability
• Lighthouse (Free): Google's automated testing in Chrome DevTools catches basic issues but provides limited remediation guidance and no ongoing monitoring
• Pa11y (Free): Open-source command-line testing tool requiring technical expertise to implement and maintain

Freemium versions of commercial tools offer limited capabilities:

• Axe DevTools Pro: $200-$500+ per seat annually for enhanced features
• Siteimprove Accessibility Checker: Free browser extension with paid platform starting around $500/month

Free tools are valuable for education and spot-checking but inadequate for organizational accessibility programs requiring comprehensive testing, continuous monitoring, team collaboration, and compliance documentation.

A11yCore: Enterprise Capabilities at Revolutionary Pricing

A11yCore provides comprehensive accessibility testing, monitoring, and guidance at$29 per month—less than the cost of a typical business lunch.

What You Get for $29/Month

Our pricing isn't about limited features or trial versions. For $29 monthly, you receive:

Comprehensive Automated Testing:

• Full website scanning (up to 500 pages)
• WCAG 2.1 Level A, AA, and AAA testing
• WCAG 2.2 testing including latest success criteria
• WCAG 3.0 early access testing
• Color contrast analysis
• Keyboard navigation testing
• ARIA validation
• Semantic HTML structure verification
• Form accessibility assessment
• Image alternative text checking

Continuous Monitoring:

• Weekly automated scans
• Regression detection alerting you to new issues
• Trend tracking showing accessibility improvement over time
• Email notifications for critical issues
• Historical reporting demonstrating progress

Intelligent Reporting:

• Comprehensive accessibility dashboards
• Issue prioritization by impact
• Code-level remediation guidance
• WCAG success criteria mapping
• Compliance status tracking
• Exportable PDF reports for stakeholders

Framework-Specific Guidance:

• React accessibility best practices and testing
• Vue.js accessibility recommendations
• Angular accessibility guidance
• Vanilla JavaScript accessibility patterns
• Framework-agnostic approaches

Global Compliance Mapping:

• ADA compliance documentation (United States)
• European Accessibility Act and Web Accessibility Directive compliance
• Section 508 compliance (US federal)
• EN 301 549 compliance (European standard)
• Country-specific requirement mapping for major markets

Educational Resources:

• Extensive accessibility documentation
• Video tutorials on common remediation scenarios
• Best practice guides and case studies
• Access to our comprehensive blog coveringglobal accessibility laws
• Regular webinars and training sessions

Developer Tools:

• Browser extension for in-context testing
• API access for integration with your tools
• Webhook support for automated workflows
• CI/CD integration guidance
• GitHub, GitLab, and Bitbucket integration

Compare: A11yCore vs. Enterprise Platforms

Let's examine specific feature-by-feature comparisons:

The comparison is striking. For 1-2% of enterprise platform costs, A11yCore delivers the core capabilities most organizations need for accessibility excellence.

Where Enterprise Platforms Justify Higher Pricing:

• Unlimited page scanning for massive websites (thousands or millions of pages)
• Full-service manual testing with assistive technology experts
• Dedicated account managers and on-site consulting
• Custom integration development and ongoing technical support
• White-label reporting and reseller capabilities

Reality Check: The vast majority of organizations don't need these premium features. For small to mid-sized businesses, nonprofits, educational institutions, startups, and even many larger organizations, A11yCore's $29/month plan provides everything necessary for comprehensive accessibility.

Compare: A11yCore vs. Mid-Tier Solutions

Mid-tier solutions occupy an awkward middle ground—too expensive for small organizations but lacking enterprise features justifying their pricing.

A11yCore provides comparable or superior capabilities at 3-6% of mid-tier solution costs.

Important Note on Overlays: accessiBe and AudioEye primarily offer "accessibility overlays"—JavaScript widgets claiming to make websites accessible automatically. The accessibility community hasraised significant concerns about overlays, noting they often create as many problems as they solve and provide false confidence rather than true accessibility. A11yCore focuses on identifying actual issues and providing guidance for proper remediation rather than overlay band-aids.

Compare: A11yCore vs. Free Tools

Free tools provide value but lack capabilities needed for organizational accessibility programs.

Free tools are excellent for learning accessibility and spot-checking specific issues. However, organizations need systematic approaches: automated monitoring preventing regressions, comprehensive reporting for stakeholders, team collaboration for distributed remediation, compliance documentation for audits, and scalable testing covering entire digital properties.

For $29 monthly—literally the cost of a pizza—A11yCore transforms free tools' manual, point-in-time testing into a comprehensive accessibility program.

Real-World Cost Comparison Scenarios

Let's examine what organizations actually spend on accessibility across different approaches:

Scenario 1: Small Business E-Commerce Site

Organization Profile:

• Small online retailer
• 150-page website
• 3-person development team
• Annual revenue: $2M
• Need: ADA compliance, reduce legal risk

Option A: Enterprise Platform

• Platform cost: $5,000/month × 12 = $60,000
• Setup and training: $10,000
• Total Year 1: $70,000(3.5% of revenue)
• Status: Financially prohibitive

Option B: Mid-Tier Solution

• Platform cost: $750/month × 12 = $9,000
• Total Year 1: $9,000(0.45% of revenue)
• Status: Stretches budget, limits overlay effectiveness

Option C: Free Tools + Consulting

• Tools: $0
• Consultant audit: $15,000
• Remediation (contractor): $25,000
• Follow-up audit: $8,000
• Total Year 1: $48,000(2.4% of revenue)
• Ongoing: No continuous monitoring

Option D: A11yCore

• Platform cost: $29/month × 12 = $348
• Remediation (internal team): $5,000 (using A11yCore guidance)
• Total Year 1: $5,348(0.27% of revenue)
• Ongoing: Continuous monitoring included

A11yCore Savings: $42,652-$64,652 compared to alternatives (89-92% cost reduction)

Scenario 2: Mid-Sized SaaS Company

Organization Profile:

• B2B software company
• 500-page marketing site + web application
• 15-person product team
• Annual revenue: $20M
• Need: WCAG 2.1 AA compliance, enterprise customer requirements

Option A: Enterprise Platform

• Platform cost: $8,000/month × 12 = $96,000
• Implementation: $20,000
• Training: $15,000
• Total Year 1: $131,000(0.66% of revenue)
• Ongoing: $96,000 annually

Option B: Mid-Tier Solution

• Platform cost: $1,200/month × 12 = $14,400
• Implementation: $5,000
• Total Year 1: $19,400(0.1% of revenue)
• Ongoing: $14,400 annually

Option C: Build Internal Program

• Developer training: $10,000
• Accessibility specialist (part-time): $60,000
• Tools and software: $5,000
• Total Year 1: $75,000(0.38% of revenue)
• Ongoing: $65,000 annually

Option D: A11yCore + Internal Ownership

• Platform cost: $29/month × 12 = $348
• Developer training: $5,000
• Accessibility champion (part-time): $30,000
• Total Year 1: $35,348(0.18% of revenue)
• Ongoing: $30,348 annually

A11yCore Savings: $39,652-$95,652 Year 1; $34,652-$65,652 ongoing (55-73% cost reduction)

Scenario 3: Nonprofit Organization

Organization Profile:

• Educational nonprofit
• 200-page website
• 2-person tech team
• Annual budget: $500K
• Need: Section 508 compliance for federal grants

Option A: Enterprise Platform

• Status: Completely unaffordable at $60K+

Option B: Mid-Tier Solution

• Platform cost: $600/month × 12 = $7,200
• Total Year 1: $7,200(1.44% of budget)
• Status: Difficult to justify given mission priorities

Option C: Free Tools Only

• Tools: $0
• Staff time for manual testing: $8,000 (opportunity cost)
• Total Year 1: $8,000(1.6% of budget)
• Status: No systematic approach or documentation

Option D: A11yCore

• Platform cost: $29/month × 12 = $348
• Staff time with guidance: $2,000
• Total Year 1: $2,348(0.47% of budget)
• Status: Affordable with comprehensive capabilities

A11yCore Savings: $4,852-$57,652+ compared to alternatives (67-96% cost reduction)

Scenario 4: Global Enterprise

Organization Profile:

• Multinational corporation
• 50+ websites across regions
• 200+ developers and designers
• Annual revenue: $5B
• Need: Global compliance (ADA, EAA, country-specific)

Option A: Enterprise Platform

• Platform cost: $15,000/month × 12 = $180,000
• Multi-site implementation: $100,000
• Training (200 users): $50,000
• Managed services: $200,000
• Total Year 1: $530,000(0.01% of revenue)
• Ongoing: $380,000 annually
• Status: Justifiable given scale and requirements

Option D: A11yCore Enterprise Plan

• Platform cost: Custom pricing for scale
• Implementation support: Included
• Training: Included
• Priority support: Included
• Estimated Year 1: $50,000-$100,000
• Ongoing: $36,000-$72,000 annually
• Status: 75-85% cost savings with comprehensive features

Even at enterprise scale where traditional platforms are most competitive, A11yCore provides significant savings while delivering comparable core capabilities. The 10-20% of organizations requiring true white-glove managed services may justify traditional platforms, but most enterprises achieve excellent results with A11yCore at dramatically lower costs.

Why A11yCore Can Offer Revolutionary Pricing

Organizations often ask: "How can A11yCore provide enterprise-grade capabilities at $29/month when competitors charge thousands?" The answer lies in modern technology and business model innovation:

Cloud-Native Architecture

A11yCore is built from the ground up as a cloud-native platform using modern microservices architecture, container orchestration, and auto-scaling infrastructure. This enables us to:

• Serve thousands of customers on shared infrastructure
• Scale automatically based on demand
• Minimize operational overhead
• Pass efficiency savings to customers

Traditional accessibility platforms were built 10-15 years ago on legacy architectures requiring expensive infrastructure and manual scaling.

Automation and AI

We leverage automation and artificial intelligence extensively:

• Automated testing reducing manual review needs
• Machine learning improving issue detection accuracy
• Intelligent prioritization focusing human attention where needed
• AI-powered remediation suggestions

This doesn't replace human expertise—it amplifies it, enabling our team to support more customers effectively.

Self-Service Model

A11yCore is designed for self-service success:

• Intuitive interfaces requiring minimal onboarding
• Comprehensive documentation and tutorials
• Automated workflows reducing support needs
• Community-driven knowledge sharing

Traditional platforms require extensive onboarding, dedicated account managers, and high-touch support because they weren't designed for self-service. Our modern UX enables customer success without expensive overhead.

Developer-First Approach

By targeting developers and integrating directly into development workflows, we:

• Eliminate expensive manual testing cycles
• Catch issues early when they're cheapest to fix
• Enable organizations to build internal capability
• Reduce dependency on external consulting

Traditional platforms emerged from consulting firms adding software capabilities. A11yCore started as a platform, adding consulting as an option rather than a requirement.

Global Scale

Operating globally from day one provides economies of scale:

• Spreading development costs across worldwide customer base
• Leveraging cloud infrastructure global distribution
• Building once, serving everywhere
• Continuous learning from diverse implementations

Open Standards Focus

By focusing on open web standards (WCAG, ARIA, HTML5), we avoid costly proprietary technology development and ensure our solutions work with any technology stack, eliminating integration complexity and costs.

Mission-Driven Pricing

We're committed to democratizing accessibility. Our pricing reflects this mission:

• Making accessibility achievable for organizations of all sizes
• Removing cost as a barrier to accessible web development
• Proving that accessibility tools don't need to be expensive to be effective
• Building sustainable business through volume rather than high margins

Addressing Common Pricing Questions

"Is $29/month a trial or limited version?"

No. $29/month is our standard plan with full features for sites up to 500 pages. There are no hidden fees, no automatic upgrades, and no pressure to move to higher tiers. Many organizations use the $29 plan long-term with excellent results.

"What if I need more than 500 pages?"

We offer scalable plans:

• Standard Plan: $29/month for up to 500 pages
• Professional Plan: $99/month for up to 2,000 pages
• Business Plan: $299/month for up to 10,000 pages
• Enterprise Plan: Custom pricing for unlimited pages

Even our top-tier plans cost 90-95% less than traditional enterprise platforms.

"Do you upcharge for features competitors include?"

No. All plans include:

• WCAG 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0 testing
• Continuous monitoring
• API access
• Framework-specific guidance
• Global compliance mapping
• Educational resources
• Email support

There are no feature gates or surprise charges.

"What's the catch?"

There isn't one. Our pricing reflects efficient technology and a different business model. We succeed through volume—serving thousands of organizations at accessible prices rather than dozens at premium prices.

The only limitation is scale. Organizations with massive websites (tens of thousands of pages) or requiring extensive managed services may need custom enterprise arrangements. But 95%+ of organizations achieve complete accessibility with standard plans.

"How do you make money at $29/month?"

Simple math: If we serve 10,000 organizations at $29/month, that's $290,000 monthly revenue ($3.48M annually). Our cloud-native architecture and automation enable us to serve this volume profitably.

Traditional platforms serve hundreds of customers at $5,000+ each. We serve thousands at $29 each. Both models can work, but ours makes accessibility accessible.

The True Cost of Accessibility

When evaluating accessibility solutions, consider the total cost of ownership:

Direct Platform Costs

• Monthly or annual subscription fees
• Implementation and setup charges
• Training costs
• Additional user seats or page volume

Hidden Costs

• Staff time for manual testing (with inadequate tools)
• External consulting for gap-filling
• Legal and compliance risks from inadequate coverage
• Remediation costs from catching issues late
• Opportunity costs from delaying accessibility

A11yCore Total Cost of Ownership

Year 1:

• Platform: $348
• Setup: $0 (self-service onboarding)
• Training: Included in platform
• Remediation: Reduced through early detection and clear guidance
• Total: $348 + internal remediation time

Ongoing:

• Platform: $348 annually
• Monitoring: Included
• Updates: Included
• Support: Included
• Total: $348 annually + minimal maintenance time

Compare this to traditional platforms where Year 1 costs range from $15,000-$130,000+ with ongoing costs of $10,000-$100,000+ annually.

Success Stories: ROI at $29/Month

Real organizations achieving accessibility excellence with A11yCore's affordable pricing:

Case Study 1: SaaS Startup

Challenge: Pre-revenue startup needed accessibility for enterprise sales but had minimal budget.

Solution: A11yCore at $29/month provided comprehensive testing and guidance enabling their small development team to implement accessibility systematically.

Results:

• Achieved WCAG 2.1 AA compliance
• Won first enterprise contract ($250K) partly based on accessibility
• Avoided $50K+ consulting costs
• Built accessibility into product DNA from start
• ROI: 862x in first year

Case Study 2: School District

Challenge: Public school district needed Section 508 compliance across 50+ school and department websites with limited IT budget.

Solution: A11yCore's single-platform approach enabled centralized monitoring and remediation guidance for distributed web properties.

Results:

• Achieved compliance across all properties
• Avoided $75K+ enterprise platform costs
• Built internal accessibility capability
• Met federal grant requirements
• ROI: Compliance achieved at 99.5% cost reduction

Case Study 3: E-Commerce Retailer

Challenge: Growing online retailer faced ADA lawsuit threat and needed rapid compliance.

Solution: A11yCore provided immediate issue identification and prioritized remediation roadmap.

Results:

• Resolved critical barriers within 30 days
• Avoided estimated $150K litigation and settlement costs
• Ongoing monitoring prevents regressions
• Increased conversion rate 18% among users with disabilities
• ROI: 517x in avoided costs alone, plus revenue increase

Beyond Pricing: The Complete Value Proposition

While revolutionary pricing makes A11yCore accessible, value extends beyond cost savings:

WCAG 3.0 Future-Proofing

As covered inour comprehensive comparison, A11yCore already supports WCAG 3.0 preparation. When WCAG 3.0 becomes the standard, A11yCore users will be ready while competitors scramble to update their platforms.

This future-proofing alone justifies A11yCore's pricing—you're not paying for catch-up later.

Global Compliance Coverage

Our extensive guides coveringUS accessibility laws,European requirements,South American standards,Asia-Pacific frameworks,Middle Eastern regulations, andAfrican landscapesdemonstrate our truly global approach.

Organizations operating internationally gain tremendous value from this worldwide compliance expertise at no additional cost.

Developer Experience

A11yCore's modern developer experience—with React, Vue, and Angular support, CI/CD integration, and API-first architecture—saves countless developer hours compared to clunky legacy platforms.

Community and Education

Access to extensive educational resources, regular webinars, and community knowledge sharing provides value far beyond platform features alone.

Making the Business Case for A11yCore

When presenting accessibility solutions to decision-makers, A11yCore's pricing makes the business case straightforward:

For Budget-Conscious Organizations

"We can achieve comprehensive accessibility with A11yCore for $348 annually—less than one hour of legal fees if we faced accessibility litigation. The risk mitigation alone justifies the minimal investment."

For Resource-Constrained Teams

"A11yCore costs $29 monthly—about 15 minutes of developer time. But it saves dozens of hours monthly by automating testing and providing clear remediation guidance."

For Growth-Stage Companies

"At $29 monthly, there's no ROI calculation needed. The question isn't whether we can afford accessibility—it's whether we can afford not to be accessible given market opportunities and legal requirements."

For Enterprise Organizations

"Even at enterprise scale requiring our custom plans, A11yCore costs 75-85% less than traditional platforms. That's $200K-$400K annually we can invest in actual accessibility improvements rather than platform fees."

Getting Started with A11yCore

Beginning your accessibility journey has never been more affordable or straightforward:

Step 1: Start Free Trial

Try A11yCore free for 14 days—no credit card required. Scan your website and see comprehensive results immediately.

Step 2: Review Results

Examine identified issues, explore remediation guidance, and understand your accessibility status against WCAG 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0 standards.

Step 3: Subscribe at $29/Month

If A11yCore meets your needs (it will for 95%+ of organizations), subscribe at just $29 monthly. Cancel anytime—no contracts or commitments.

Step 4: Implement Systematically

Use A11yCore's prioritized recommendations and code-level guidance to remediate issues systematically. Our framework-specific guidance accelerates remediation.

Step 5: Monitor Continuously

A11yCore's automated weekly scans ensure you catch new issues immediately and track your accessibility improvement over time.

Special Pricing for Nonprofits and Education

We recognize that nonprofits and educational institutions face unique budget constraints while serving diverse communities where accessibility is especially critical.

Nonprofit Discount: Verified 501(c)(3) organizations receive 50% off all plans.

• Standard Plan: $14.50/month (normally $29)
• Professional Plan: $49.50/month (normally $99)
• Business Plan: $149.50/month (normally $299)

Educational Discount: Accredited educational institutions receive 50% off all plans with the same pricing as nonprofits.

Student Access: Students and educators receive free individual access for learning purposes. Contact us with your .edu email address.

These discounts ensure that mission-driven organizations can achieve accessibility excellence regardless of budget limitations.

Comparison Summary: Why Pay More?

Let's be direct: Why would organizations pay $500-$15,000 monthly for accessibility platforms when A11yCore delivers comparable capabilities at $29?

Legitimate Reasons to Pay More:

1. Massive Scale: Websites with 50,000+ pages may need unlimited enterprise scanning
2. Full-Service Support: Organizations wanting 24/7 phone support and dedicated account managers
3. Managed Services: Companies preferring to outsource accessibility entirely rather than build internal capability
4. Existing Contracts: Organizations locked into multi-year contracts with incumbents
5. Risk Aversion: Extremely conservative enterprises uncomfortable with newer vendors

For Everyone Else: A11yCore provides better value. Period.

Most organizations don't have 50,000+ pages. Most don't need 24/7 phone support for accessibility questions that can be answered via email or documentation. Most benefit from building internal accessibility capability rather than perpetual external dependency.

A11yCore's $29/month pricing isn't "too good to be true." It's what accessibility solutions should cost when built with modern technology and a mission to democratize accessibility rather than maximize profit margins.

The Accessibility Imperative: Affordable Solutions Remove Excuses

For years, organizations claimed they couldn't afford accessibility. High platform costs, expensive consulting, and complex implementations created legitimate barriers.

A11yCore removes these excuses.

At $29 monthly, cost is no longer a valid reason to delay accessibility. Every organization—from solo developers to global enterprises—can afford comprehensive accessibility testing, monitoring, and guidance.

This democratization of accessibility advances the entire web toward inclusion. When accessibility is accessible to everyone, the web becomes accessible for everyone.

Conclusion: Enterprise-Grade Accessibility Within Every Budget

A11yCore proves that enterprise-grade accessibility solutions don't need enterprise-grade pricing. Through modern technology, efficient architecture, and mission-driven business models, we deliver comprehensive accessibility testing, continuous monitoring, and expert guidance at prices 95-99% lower than traditional platforms.

The Bottom Line:

• Enterprise Platforms: $3,000-$15,000/month ($36K-$180K annually)
• Mid-Tier Solutions: $500-$2,000/month ($6K-$24K annually)
• A11yCore: $29/month ($348 annually)

For less than the cost of a monthly coffee habit, A11yCore provides everything most organizations need for accessibility excellence:

• Comprehensive WCAG 2.1, 2.2, and 3.0 testing
• Continuous monitoring and regression detection
• Framework-specific guidance for React, Vue, Angular, and more
• Global compliance mapping across 100+ countries
• Code-level remediation recommendations
• API access and developer tools
• Educational resources and community support

Organizations spending thousands monthly on accessibility platforms should ask themselves: "What are we getting for 100x the cost?" The honest answer for most is "not much."

Meanwhile, organizations currently using only free tools should recognize that for $29 monthly—literally less than most subscription services—they can transform manual, point-in-time testing into comprehensive, continuous accessibility programs.

Start your free 14-day trial todayand discover why thousands of organizations worldwide choose A11yCore as their accessibility solution. Visita11ycore.orgto begin.

Because accessibility shouldn't require enterprise budgets. It should be accessible to everyone. And at $29/month, it is.