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Acceris vs Sa11y
Both stand on accessibility testing software. 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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Acceris combines recurring accessibility monitoring with developer workflow integrations and historical tracking. Teams still need manual review for subjective accessibility requirements.
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Sa11y offers integrations across unit, component, integration, and browser testing workflows. Teams should account for rendered-DOM requirements and browser-mode limitations when planning coverage.
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| Acceris | Sa11y | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Basic: $39 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | acceris.eu | opensource.salesforce.com |
| On accessibility testing software | #70 of 168 | #66 of 168 |
Acceris: what it does well
- Covers RGAA 4.1 and WCAG 2.1 AA
- Tracks results across environments
- CI/CD and pull-request integrations
- Exportable accessibility statement
- Free plan for one site
What to know first
- Manual audits remain necessary
- Free plan covers one site
- Paid plans limit projects and scans
Sa11y: what it does well
- Free open-source packages
- Jest and Vitest matchers included
- WebdriverIO browser assertions
- Base, Extended, and Full rule presets
- WCAG metadata in reports
What to know first
- Checks require a rendered DOM
- JSDOM limits visual and media checks
- Headless WebdriverIO skips color-contrast checks
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