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Accessibility Insights for Web vs WCAG Toolkit
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.
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.
Visit Accessibility Insights for Web Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+2
WCAG Toolkit offers a free browser checker plus paid personal and organization licences, with scan reporting and role-focused guidance. Its own limits mean results should not be treated as a complete accessibility audit.
Visit WCAG ToolkitThe facts
| Accessibility Insights for Web | WCAG Toolkit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Web | Extension, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | See the plans |
| Plans published | 1 | 12 |
| Maker | Accessibility Insights for Web | WCAG Toolkit |
| Website | accessibilityinsights.io | wcagtoolkit.com |
| On website accessibility tools | #16 of 133 | #20 of 133 |
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.
WCAG Toolkit: what it does well
- Free Radar has no time limit
- Tests up to 10 public pages
- Runs Radar checks inside the browser
- Role-based tabs tailor checks to work
- Scan data is deleted after seven days
What to know first
- Free Radar includes only 29 checks
- Scans cannot access login or staging pages
- Automated checks find only 30 to 40 percent
- A score of 100 is not proof of accessibility
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