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Accessibility Cloud vs Ariada
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.
Free plan API
Accessibility Cloud combines site scanning with scheduled monitoring, API access, and development integrations. Buyers should compare each plan’s site, page, document, seat, and mobile-scan allowances.
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Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb
Ariada combines accessibility rules, workflow automation, and evidence generation without requiring an account or API key. Its static, public-page scan scope may not fit sites that require interaction or private access.
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| Accessibility Cloud | Ariada | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API | Extension, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: €1,980 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Accessibility Cloud | Not published |
| Website | accessibilitycloud.com | ariada.org |
| On accessibility testing software | #26 of 169 | #22 of 169 |
Accessibility Cloud: what it does well
- Free plan available
- Supports WCAG 2.2 scanning
- Scheduled scans and API access
- CI/CD integration and browser extension
- Weekly monitoring on paid plans
What to know first
- Scan limit listed as 500
- Paid plans invoiced annually or longer
- Mobile app scans limited by plan
Ariada: what it does well
- Free modules under the EUPL-1.2 license
- Scans WCAG 2.2 AA and EAA requirements
- Produces VPAT 2.5 INT and accessibility.json files
- Adapters listed for five testing frameworks
What to know first
- Hosted scans cover public URLs only
- Scans do not interact with controls or logged-in views
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