Side-by-side Comparison
ADAGuard vs accessiBe
Real DOM-level WCAG 2.2 scanning vs. a JavaScript overlay that masks issues.
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Why the approach matters
accessiBe is an AI overlay that injects a JavaScript widget on top of your website. It does not fix your underlying code — it applies workarounds at runtime. ADAGuard is a Playwright-powered scanner that reads your actual DOM, identifies WCAG 2.2 issues at the element level, and tells you exactly how to fix each one. Over 5,100 ADA lawsuits were filed in 2025 alone (UsableNet) — more than a quarter of them targeting websites that already relied on overlays as their compliance strategy. ADAGuard gives you the real scan data behind a genuine WCAG audit — not a widget that masks the same issues.
Real DOM scanning
ADAGuard reads your actual HTML, ARIA attributes, and rendered CSS — not a JavaScript overlay applied on top of broken code.
Element-level precision
Every issue includes the exact CSS selector, outerHTML snippet, and WCAG success criterion — so developers know exactly what to fix.
A real audit trail
A time-stamped record of the issues found and the fixes made to your actual code — evidence of real remediation, not a widget install.
Feature-by-feature comparison
ADAGuard vs accessiBe — every key capability, side by side.
| Feature | ADAGuard | accessiBe |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | DOM scanner — finds real issues | JS overlay — masks issues |
| WCAG 2.2 Level AA coverage | ~78% automated | Varies — overlay-based |
| DOM-level element selectors | ||
| Code fix suggestions | ||
| Authenticated page scanning | ||
| VPAT / ACR pre-fill | ||
| API access (CI/CD) | ||
| PDF / HTML / CSV reports | ||
| Lawsuit protection evidence | Audit trail of fixes | Disputed in court |
| Free plan | ||
| Starting price | $0 / $49/mo | ~$49/mo |
| Multi-page site scanning | Up to 1,000 pages | Whole site (overlay) |
| Scheduled automated scans | ||
| Smart layout detection | ||
| No third-party JS on your site |
Why teams choose ADAGuard over accessiBe
Real accessibility auditing — not a widget that masks problems.
ADAGuard finds the actual code errors in your DOM — not a surface-level fix that can be challenged in court.
DOM-level element selectors show your developers the exact HTML causing each violation, cutting remediation time by hours.
Authenticated scanning means you can test your app dashboard, member portal, or checkout flow — pages overlays never touch.
VPAT and ACR pre-fill is built in — ADAGuard auto-populates the conformance table from real scan data and clearly flags which criteria still need manual testing, so you're not starting your procurement documentation from a blank page.
ADAGuard's API lets you integrate WCAG checks into your CI/CD pipeline, catching regressions before they reach production.
ADAGuard's paid plans are comparably priced to accessiBe, but ADAGuard automatically scans your authenticated pages — dashboards, checkout, member areas — and maps broader WCAG 2.2 coverage to real code fixes, instead of masking issues at runtime.
No JavaScript injected onto your website — zero impact on your page speed, Core Web Vitals, or user experience.
Frequently asked questions
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