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A11yMeter vs WCAGpilot
Both stand on website accessibility tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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A11yMeter helps teams find and organize common web accessibility problems, with contrast checks and report exports. Treat its findings as an aid to testing rather than a legal or WCAG certification.
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WCAGpilot offers standards-based website checks with explanations, remediation guidance and separate human-review warnings. Its free tier is limited and public, while paid plans expand privacy, site coverage and team capabilities.
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| A11yMeter | WCAGpilot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Private Standard: €1,200 a year |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | a11ymeter.com | wcagpilot.com |
| On website accessibility tools | #65 of 133 | #61 of 133 |
A11yMeter: what it does well
- Web and browser-extension access
- WCAG 2.1 contrast checking
- PDF reports and Jira-ready drafts
- Flags common accessibility issues
- Free plan with five scans monthly
What to know first
- Login required to run scans
- Public scanner blocks private targets
- Automated results are not compliance certification
- Manual testing remains necessary
WCAGpilot: what it does well
- Automated scans and manual review tools
- Actionable fixes with WCAG references
- Free sample check needs no signup
- Private Standard keeps paid audits private
- Portfolio supports multiple sites and teams
What to know first
- Free results are public for 30 days
- Free check samples only 5–10 pages
- Chrome extension is marked coming soon
- API access is marked coming soon
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