Side by side
AllyShield vs WCAG Checker
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 Web
AllyShield focuses on automated accessibility scanning, with plan allowances and features that increase by tier. Check its page and domain limits against your scanning needs.
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WCAG Checker provides local automated checks and portable reports for web content and PDFs. It is useful for an initial pass, but its stated coverage and coarse PDF mapping do not replace a complete audit.
Visit WCAG CheckerThe facts
| AllyShield | WCAG Checker | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: €49 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | allyshield.net | github.com |
| On accessibility testing software | #36 of 169 | #32 of 169 |
AllyShield: what it does well
- Scans against WCAG 2.2.
- Includes mobile testing.
- Supports CI/CD integration.
- Provides remediation guidance.
- Higher tiers add scheduled scans and API access.
What to know first
- No manual review tools.
- No browser extension.
- Free plan limits scans to three monthly.
WCAG Checker: what it does well
- Free MIT-licensed project
- Audits URLs, HTML, and PDFs
- HTML and JSON report exports
- Local processing by default
- Supports WCAG 2.2 Level AA
What to know first
- No manual review tools
- No browser extension or CI/CD integration
- PDF scans require Java 11 or newer
- Automated checks cover only part of issues
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