AccessiGuard vs accessiBe: An Honest Comparison
Choosing the right accessibility tool matters. Here's how we compare — transparently and honestly.
| Feature | AccessiGuard | accessiBe |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Real scanning + manual fixes | Automated overlay/widget |
| Price | From $29/mo | From $490/year |
| Contract | Month-to-month, cancel anytime | Annual contracts |
| Widget/Overlay | None — we don't mask issues | Yes — overlays can mask issues |
| Lawsuit Protection | Genuine compliance reduces risk | 25% of 2024 lawsuits targeted widget sites |
| Free Trial | Free single-page scan | Limited demo |
| Auto-fix | Coming soon (AI-powered) | Automated but controversial |
Accessibility overlays (widgets) promise a quick fix: add a line of code, and your site becomes accessible. In reality, they often create more problems than they solve.
- ⚠️They don't fix the underlying issues. Overlays mask problems rather than solving them. Screen readers and assistive technologies still encounter the original broken code.
- ⚠️They're targets for lawsuits. 25% of ADA lawsuits in 2024 specifically targeted sites using accessibility widgets, and accessiBe received a $1M FTC fine in January 2025.
- ⚠️The disability community opposes them. Advocacy groups consistently warn that overlays create frustrating experiences and don't meet legal compliance standards.
The industry is moving away from widget-based solutions toward genuine, source-level fixes. Whether you're a US government entity preparing for the April 2026 deadline or an EU business that should already comply under the European Accessibility Act — genuine compliance requires real fixes, not overlays.
We help you actually fix issues, not cover them up.
AccessiGuard scans your site with real accessibility testing tools (the same ones used by auditors and assistive technology users), identifies genuine WCAG violations, and provides actionable, code-level guidance to fix them at the source.
- ✓Real scanning. We use automated scanning to check for common WCAG 2.1 Level AA violations and provide actionable guidance to fix them.
- ✓Actionable fixes. Every issue comes with AI-powered guidance showing you exactly what code to change and how to change it.
- ✓Ongoing monitoring. Compliance isn't one-and-done. We continuously scan your site to catch regressions before they become problems.
- ✓Transparent pricing. Month-to-month plans starting at $29/mo. No annual contracts, no hidden fees, cancel anytime.
We're not claiming perfection — genuine accessibility requires human judgment and ongoing work. But we give you the tools, insights, and guidance to make meaningful progress toward real compliance.
Ready to try the honest approach?
Run a free single-page scan in seconds. See exactly what issues exist and get actionable guidance to fix them.
Try our free scan