InclusiveWeb
DNS-proxy + Panel + Audit — WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA
SMB and Enterprise in Ukraine and EU
Pros
- Real HTML fixing (DNS-proxy)
- 44 panel tools + 8 profiles
- 90+ audit rules
- AI alt-text generation
Cons
- New product (2025)
- Focus on UA/EU market
Comparison
Best web accessibility tools
2026
Comparison of 8 accessibility platforms: overlay, DNS-proxy, testing tools. Pricing, WCAG coverage, pros and cons of each solution.
Last updated: 06.04.2026
Summary table
| Tool | Type | WCAG | Price | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| InclusiveWeb | DNS-proxy + Panel + Audit | WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA | from $29/mo | SMB and Enterprise in Ukraine and EU |
| AccessiBe | Overlay | Partial | from $49/mo | Quick cosmetic fix |
| UserWay | Overlay + AI Remediation | Partial + AI fix | Free / from $49/mo | Small sites with limited budget |
| EqualWeb | Overlay + Remediation hybrid | WCAG 2.1 AA (partial) | from ~$70/mo | Enterprise with compliance requirements |
| Siteimprove | Platform (Audit + Monitoring) | WCAG 2.1/2.2 | Enterprise (on request) | Large organizations and governments |
| Deque axe | Testing (Dev tool) | WCAG 2.1/2.2 | Free / from $500/yr | Developers and QA teams |
| WAVE | Testing (Free tool) | WCAG 2.1 | Free | Quick check of individual pages |
| Lighthouse | Testing (Built-in Chrome) | Partial (axe-core subset) | Free | Developers for quick checks |
from $29/mo
AccessiBe
Overlay — Partial
Quick cosmetic fix
Pros
- Easy installation
- AI content analysis
- Large client base
Cons
- Overlay does not fix HTML
- $1M FTC fine (2025)
- NFB opposes it
- Does not protect against ADA lawsuits
UserWay
Overlay + AI Remediation — Partial + AI fix
Small sites with limited budget
Pros
- Free plan
- AI remediation (since 2024)
- 50+ interface languages
- Largest user base
Cons
- Free plan is limited
- Overlay approach for basic plan
- AI fix is client-side
EqualWeb
Overlay + Remediation hybrid — WCAG 2.1 AA (partial)
Enterprise with compliance requirements
Pros
- Hybrid approach (overlay + code fix)
- Audit functionality
- Enterprise support
Cons
- More expensive than competitors
- Smaller user base
- Overlay component remains
Siteimprove
Platform (Audit + Monitoring) — WCAG 2.1/2.2
Large organizations and governments
Pros
- Full site quality platform
- Real-time monitoring
- CMS integrations
Cons
- Enterprise pricing
- Does not auto-fix
- Complex interface
Deque axe
Testing (Dev tool) — WCAG 2.1/2.2
Developers and QA teams
Pros
- Gold standard for testing
- axe-core — open source
- CI/CD integration
- Minimal false positives
Cons
- Testing only, does not fix
- Requires technical knowledge
- Paid for enterprise
WAVE
Testing (Free tool) — WCAG 2.1
Quick check of individual pages
Pros
- Completely free
- Visual error display
- Browser extension
Cons
- One page at a time
- Not all WCAG 2.2 criteria
- Automation finds only 30-57% of issues
Lighthouse
Testing (Built-in Chrome) — Partial (axe-core subset)
Developers for quick checks
Pros
- Built into Chrome DevTools
- Free
- Accessibility score 0-100
Cons
- Only ~40 rules (axe subset)
- Does not cover full WCAG
- Automated checks only
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between overlay, remediation and testing?
Overlay — JavaScript on top of the page (visual changes, not HTML). Remediation — real code fixes (DNS-proxy or manual). Testing — error detection without fixing (axe, WAVE, Lighthouse). Full WCAG compliance requires remediation + testing.
Are free tools sufficient?
For basic checks — yes (WAVE, Lighthouse, axe free). For full WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA compliance — no. Automated tools find only 30-57% of issues. A comprehensive audit + manual testing or automatic remediation is needed.
Which tool to choose for a small business?
For small businesses we recommend: 1) Start with free WAVE/Lighthouse to understand the scope. 2) Connect InclusiveWeb (from $29/mo) for panel + audit. 3) Add autofix if needed for automatic fixing.
Is an accessibility tool required for EAA compliance?
EAA requires EN 301 549 compliance (based on WCAG 2.1 AA). A tool alone does not guarantee full compliance, but automatic remediation covers a significant part of the requirements. Recommended: automated audit + remediation + manual testing.
Start with an audit
3 pages free. 90+ WCAG 2.1/2.2 rules. Results in 2-3 minutes.