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A11yScope
What A11yScope is
A11yScope is a web-based accessibility scanner for public web pages. It renders pages in a headless browser, including JavaScript, and checks them with axe-core against WCAG 2.1 AA. It also offers guidance on WCAG 2.2 criteria that may need manual review. Scan findings include practical fix guidance and copy-paste code snippets for common failures, while PDF and emailed reports are included on every plan. Automated results do not certify WCAG conformance, so keyboard and assistive-technology review is still needed.
The Free plan supports page scans, with or without an account, and includes reports. Paid plans add weekly rescans and updates with links to page results. Starter costs $10 a month and monitors one site; Pro costs $49 a month and supports up to 10 monitored sites; Agency costs $149 a month and supports up to 30. Full-site crawl allowances vary by plan, and Agency includes white-label PDF reports. A 7-day trial is available. A11yScope runs on the web and has no browser extension.
Who it suits
A11yScope suits people who need quick accessibility checks, as well as site owners looking for recurring scans. Its plans also address businesses, small agencies, web agencies, and consultants managing multiple sites.
What it does well
- Scans rendered pages, including JavaScript, with axe-core.
- Checks WCAG 2.1 AA and provides guidance on WCAG 2.2 criteria that may need manual review.
- Provides fix guidance and copy-paste code snippets.
- PDF and emailed reports are included on every plan.
- Paid plans include weekly rescans and change updates with page links.
What to know first
- Automated scans do not certify WCAG conformance.
- Free accounts allow 50 scan attempts per 30 days.
- The web service has no browser extension.
Limits
The free option allows five page scans per hour without an account; a free account allows 50 scan attempts per 30 days and retains the last three scans. Starter costs $10 a month and monitors one site with full-site crawl passes of five pages; Pro costs $49 a month for up to 10 sites and 20 pages per site; Agency costs $149 a month for up to 30 sites and 50 pages per site.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | $10 USD / month · Unlimited page scans · 1 monitored site rescanned weekly · full-site crawls (5 pages per pass) · full scan history | $10 a month |
| Pro | $49 USD / month · Up to 10 monitored sites · weekly full-site crawl (up to 20 pages per site) · full scan history across all sites | $49 a month |
| Agency | $149 USD / month · Up to 30 monitored sites · crawl up to 50 pages per site · white-label PDF reports | $149 a month |
| Free | $0 USD / month · 5 page scans/hour without an account · 50 scan attempts/30 days with free account · last 3 scans in history | Free |
As a11yscope.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open https://www.a11yscope.com/.
- Use the free option to scan pages, or create a free account for its account-based allowance.
- Start the 7-day trial if you want to try a paid plan.
- Choose Starter, Pro, or Agency according to the number of sites and crawl allowance you need.
Verdict
Choose A11yScope for web-based page checks with actionable findings, reports, and paid monitoring options for one or more sites. Look elsewhere if you need automated scans to certify conformance; accessibility review with a keyboard and assistive technology is still needed.
Questions
Is there a free plan?
Yes. Without an account, the free option allows five page scans per hour. A free account allows 50 scan attempts per 30 days and keeps the last three scans in history.
How much do the paid plans cost?
Starter is $10 a month, Pro is $49 a month, and Agency is $149 a month. A 7-day trial is available.
What does A11yScope scan for?
Automated scans cover WCAG 2.1 AA. The service also provides guidance on WCAG 2.2 criteria that may need manual review.
Which platforms does it support?
A11yScope runs on the web. It does not offer a browser extension.
Does it certify WCAG conformance?
No. Automated scans do not certify conformance; keyboard and assistive-technology review is still needed.
Who operates A11yScope?
A11yScope is operated by Ryusei Saito as a sole proprietorship based in Musashino City, Tokyo, Japan.
Facts from A11yScope's own pages
- Browser extension
- No · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Data retention
- The policy says account data is deleted within 30 days of an account deletion request and rate-limiting IP addresses are purged after up to 24 hours. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Fix guidance
- Scan findings include fix guidance and copy-paste code snippets for common failures. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- Yes · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The stated scanning engine is axe-core, and the privacy policy lists Supabase, Stripe, Resend, and Vercel as service providers. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The plans are described for quick checks, single-site monitoring, businesses and small agencies, and web agencies and consultants. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- Paid plans include weekly rescans and weekly changes with links to page results. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Operator and location
- A11yScope is operated by Ryusei Saito as a sole proprietorship based in Musashino City, Tokyo, Japan. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Payment handling
- Stripe handles payment processing; A11yScope says it does not store card numbers or banking details on its servers. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- A11yScope scans public web pages for accessibility issues and provides practical next steps. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Reports
- PDF and emailed reports are included with every plan, including Free. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Scan limit
- 5 · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Scanning method
- It renders pages in a headless browser, including JavaScript, then runs axe-core checks. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Scan scope
- site · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Scheduled scans
- Yes · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says data is transmitted over HTTPS, database access uses row-level security, and authentication uses time-limited magic links without stored passwords. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Standards
- Automated scans cover WCAG 2.1 AA, with guidance on WCAG 2.2 criteria that may need manual review. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 10 · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
- Support
- Support is available at [email protected], including for data rights requests and subscription help. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Testing limitation
- Automated scans do not certify WCAG conformance; keyboard and assistive-technology review is still needed. · a11yscope.com, 7 Oct 2026
- WCAG version
- wcag 2.1 · a11yscope.com, 22 Sept 2026
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