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COMPLYFirst Element-V vs DigitalA11Y Accessibility 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.

COMPLYFirst Element-V

Free plan Windows

COMPLYFirst Element-V brings automated and manual accessibility checks, guidance, contrast analysis, and local session handling into one Windows product. Its free subscription is listed as free, with support and training from Odellus.

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DigitalA11Y Accessibility Checker

Free plan Web

DigitalA11Y Accessibility Checker provides a no-cost first scan with standards-based issue details. Its public-URL restriction and partial automated coverage mean it does not replace expert manual testing.

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The facts

	COMPLYFirst Element-V	DigitalA11Y Accessibility Checker
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Free or on request
Plans published	1	1
Maker	Not published	DigitalA11Y Accessibility Checker
Website	complyfirst.app	digitala11y.com
On accessibility testing software	#97 of 169	#101 of 169

COMPLYFirst Element-V: what it does well

Combines automated and manual testing
Supports Section 508 and WCAG 2.1
Unlimited website scanning
Exports JSON, Excel, and custom formats
Stores sessions locally

What to know first

Windows platform only
No browser extension
Free subscription is listed alongside paid pricing

DigitalA11Y Accessibility Checker: what it does well

Checks common accessibility elements automatically
Reports include WCAG criteria and remediation guidance
Covers WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 standards
Free scan emailed as an Excel report

What to know first

Only scans publicly accessible URLs
Automated coverage is estimated at 30–40%
No manual review or mobile testing
No browser extension or CI/CD integration

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