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AccessScan vs Web Accessibility 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 Web
AccessScan provides URL-based accessibility checks, guidance, and statement tools without installation or an account. Its automated results are a starting point, not a replacement for manual accessibility testing.
Visit AccessScan Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Web Accessibility Toolkit combines page scanning with controls for ARIA, contrast, alt text, and forms. Its free version covers core access, while Pro adds form fixes and other premium features.
Visit Web Accessibility ToolkitThe facts
| AccessScan | Web Accessibility Toolkit | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: €19 a month | 3 Websites: $48 a year |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | accessscan.app | wcagforwp.com |
| On website accessibility tools | #72 of 133 | #68 of 133 |
AccessScan: what it does well
- Scans pages against WCAG 2.2 and EAA
- Unlimited scans on the free plan
- Issues ranked with plain-English fixes
- Statement generator supports six EU languages
- Pro adds monthly alerts and change tracking
What to know first
- Automated scans catch roughly one-third of issues
- A passing score is not full compliance
- Pro rollout features may not yet be available
- Checks focus on individual pages
Web Accessibility Toolkit: what it does well
- Live checker highlights issues in context
- Adds ARIA roles without editing theme files
- Bulk alt-text suggestions for images
- Pro scans checkout forms
- Free version available
What to know first
- Free version must accompany Pro
- No plugin guarantees full compliance
- Unlimited plan listed as one-time monthly price
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