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Accessibility Insights for Web vs PDFix Desktop

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.

Accessibility Insights for Web

Free plan ExtensionWeb

Accessibility Insights for Web pairs automated checks with guided manual assessment and keyboard-accessibility support. Note the supported browsers and the end of Android availability.

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PDFix Desktop

Free plan APILinuxMac+2

PDFix Desktop combines automated validation with manual remediation tools and multiple tagging methods. The free download has a saved-PDF limitation, and PDFix says human review remains necessary for full compliance.

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The facts

	Accessibility Insights for Web	PDFix Desktop
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Extension, Web	API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	See the plans
Plans published	1	6
Maker	Accessibility Insights for Web	PDFix Desktop
Website	accessibilityinsights.io	pdfix.net
On accessibility testing software	#20 of 169	#24 of 169

Accessibility Insights for Web: what it does well

FastPass checks approximately 50 requirements.
Assessment guides approximately 20 manual tests.
Supports Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge.
Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux.
Offers CI/CD integration.

What to know first

The extension supports Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge only.
Assessment targets WCAG 2.1 Level AA.
Android downloads and updates have ended.

PDFix Desktop: what it does well

Runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux
Offers four auto-tagging methods
Exports audit reports as HTML, XML, or JSON
Free download includes all features

What to know first

Saved PDFs in the free download may have redacted content and a watermark
Full compliance requires human checks and intervention
External marketplace actions require Docker

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