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 every WCAG 2.2 violation at the element level, and tells you exactly how to fix each one. Over 4,800 ADA lawsuits were filed in 2025 alone — many targeting websites that relied on overlays as their compliance strategy. ADAGuard gives you the real scan data you need to defend against claims and pass a genuine WCAG audit.
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.
Legally defensible evidence
A time-stamped audit trail of discovered violations and confirmed fixes is your best protection against ADA demand letters.
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 report generation | ||
| 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 | ~$490/year |
| 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 report generation is built in — no manual documentation required for enterprise or government procurement.
ADAGuard's API lets you integrate WCAG checks into your CI/CD pipeline, catching regressions before they reach production.
At $0–$249/month vs. accessiBe's $490+/year, ADAGuard costs less and actually fixes the problem.
No JavaScript injected onto your website — zero impact on your page speed, Core Web Vitals, or user experience.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about ADAGuard vs accessiBe.
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