TLDR
accessiBe and AudioEye compete in the same category — JavaScript overlays with different price points and positioning. accessiBe targets SMBs with per-site pricing starting at $49/month. AudioEye targets enterprises at $199+ with legal documentation as a differentiator. Neither product is designed for web agencies managing client portfolios.
| Feature | accessiBe | AudioEye | A11yProof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly cost | $49-$199/site/mo | $199+/mo | from $29/month |
| Approach | Overlay/Enterprise | Overlay/Enterprise | AI scanning + code fixes |
| Feature | accessiBe | AudioEye | A11yProof |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $49/mo per site | $199/mo | $29/mo (up to 25 sites on Agency) |
| Agency multi-client management | Per-site billing, no portfolio view | Single-org model | Multi-client dashboard with per-site tracking |
| Product type | JavaScript overlay | JavaScript overlay + optional human review | Source-code scanner with AI fix generation |
| White-label reports | No | No | Yes (Agency tier) |
| Developer issue reports | No | Limited at higher tiers | Yes — per-violation code fix suggestions |
| Source code remediation | No | Human review tiers only | Yes — AI-generated production-ready fixes |
| Legal documentation focus | Minimal | Strong (core differentiator) | WCAG 2.1 AA compliance reports + VPAT (Pro) |
| Partner/reseller program | Yes | Yes | Agency tier with API access |
Both Are Overlays, Different Positions
accessiBe and AudioEye serve the same fundamental market — organizations that want a JavaScript-based accessibility solution without committing to source-level code remediation. They differ in pricing, positioning, and target customer.
accessiBe targets SMBs. Per-site pricing starts at $49/month, making it accessible for individual sites. Marketing focuses on fast installation and cost compared to manual remediation.
AudioEye targets enterprises and focuses on legal risk. The messaging centers on ADA litigation defense, certified remediation documentation, and human expert oversight. Starting at $199/month, the product prices accordingly.
The Agency Fit Problem
Neither product architecture addresses the multi-client agency use case.
accessiBe’s per-site billing creates unpredictable costs at portfolio scale. An agency with 20 client sites pays $980-$3,980/month in accessiBe fees alone, with no consolidated view of client health or centralized management.
AudioEye’s pricing assumes a single organization managing its own compliance. The account structure, reporting, and billing model are built for an in-house team, not an agency with separate clients who each own their own sites.
What Source-Level Scanning Adds
Both overlays skip a step that developers need: a list of what to fix and why. An agency that wants to demonstrate WCAG compliance as a deliverable needs documentation showing which elements were scanned, which criteria they failed, what was fixed, and what the post-fix scan shows.
A scanner like A11yProof produces that before/after documentation. The overlay category does not.
Neither option feel right?
Most small businesses pay for accessibility features they don't need. A11yProof starts at from $29/month.
See plans & pricingVerdict
Neither accessiBe nor AudioEye is built for agency multi-client workflows. accessiBe is cheaper per site but costs compound. AudioEye offers stronger legal documentation at enterprise prices. For agencies that need source-level fixes and portfolio scanning, A11yProof is purpose-built for the multi-client model.
PROS & CONS
accessiBe
Pros
- Low per-site entry price at $49/month
- Fast installation, no developer involvement
- Reseller program available for agencies
Cons
- Per-site pricing becomes expensive across client portfolios
- Overlay model — does not fix source code
- No developer remediation reports
PROS & CONS
AudioEye
Pros
- Human expert review at higher tiers
- Strong legal documentation and ADA defense positioning
- More comprehensive accessibility monitoring than accessiBe
Cons
- Starts at $199/month — expensive for client-site deployments
- Enterprise model doesn't fit multi-client agency billing
- No white-label client reporting
Q&A
What is the difference between accessiBe and AudioEye?
Both are overlay products that apply JavaScript accessibility modifications at runtime. The key differences: accessiBe is priced per site starting at $49/month, targeting SMBs. AudioEye starts at $199/month, targeting enterprises and emphasizing legal documentation for ADA litigation defense. AudioEye's higher tiers include human accessibility expert review, which accessiBe does not offer.
Q&A
Are overlay tools like accessiBe and AudioEye acceptable for agency deliverables?
That depends on what the client contract specifies. If a client has purchased 'accessible website design,' they likely expect underlying code that meets WCAG criteria, not a runtime JavaScript patch on top of non-compliant markup. Overlays are a separate service category from accessibility remediation. Agencies should be explicit about the distinction when presenting options to clients.
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