A11yInspect

A11yInspect is a browser-based accessibility checker that combines large automated rule coverage with tools for human review. It is best suited to product, QA and operational teams that need repeatable web-page checks without committing to a paid plan immediately. The free tier is unusually permissive on page volume, while paid plans add reporting and workflow features for formal audits.

Overview

A11yInspect runs inside the browser’s DevTools Inspect workflow and can examine an entire page or a specific element. Its automated engine reports more than 600 checks across 30 Success Criteria, with results separated into Fails, Validates and Suggestions and mapped to criteria and severity. That structure helps teams distinguish confirmed problems from passing checks and advisory follow-up.

Coverage spans WCAG 2.2, Section 508, EN 301 549, GIGW 3.0 and IS 17802, making it a practical fit for projects serving multiple compliance regimes. The stated false-positive rate is below 1%, but automated findings still work best as a first pass rather than a replacement for expert judgment. A11yInspect can process pages written in any language because it evaluates code; the user interface itself is English-only.

Key features

Automated analysis: More than 600 checks and 30 Success Criteria provide broad coverage for recurring scans, with severity and criterion context to support triage.

Manual review aids: Bookmarklets cover headings, tab order, grayscale, target size, text spacing and forms, filling important gaps that automated rules cannot settle alone.

Design utilities: A color-contrast checker, CSS overview, unit converter and color-combination guide support remediation while developers and designers work.

Issue coordination: A11yNow can record manual issues alongside automated results. Enterprise adds Jira and GitHub integrations for teams that already track fixes in those systems.

Pro evidence: Node testing, a scan-log dashboard, screenshots, pause-script controls and downloadable Excel, HTML and JSON reports make recurring audits easier to document and share.

Browser coverage: The extension supports Chrome, Edge and Firefox.

Pricing

Free

The Free plan costs nothing, requires neither login nor credit card, and allows unlimited webpage testing. It includes bookmarklets, key code attributes, global accessibility standards, a color-contrast checker, and palette and font overviews. It is the sensible choice for individuals, exploratory work and teams that need high scan volume but can manage without formal exports, dashboards or advanced testing controls.

Pro

Pro costs $120 a year, billed at $120.00/year. A 30-day trial requires no credit card; if you do not subscribe, the account drops to Free when the trial ends. The upgrade adds node testing, scan-log history, screenshots, pause script and Excel, HTML and JSON audit reports. Those additions justify Pro for consultants, QA groups and accessibility owners who must retain evidence or distribute structured findings, while the annual commitment is unnecessary for occasional checks.

Enterprise

Enterprise uses custom pricing. It adds view passes, custom standards, manual test issues and Jira and GitHub integrations, making it the relevant tier for organizations with tailored compliance rules or established remediation pipelines.

Platforms

A11yInspect is offered as an extension for Linux, macOS and Windows desktop environments. It cannot be used on mobile devices. Chrome, Edge and Firefox are supported, and CI/CD integration is available for teams that want accessibility checks in delivery workflows.

Who it's for

The product targets product managers, testers, HR teams and other operational departments as well as specialist accessibility practitioners. Unlimited free scans suit organizations starting an accessibility program; Pro is better when reports and scan history are part of governance; Enterprise fits larger teams needing integrations or custom standards.

Pros and cons

Pro: Unlimited page testing on the no-cost plan removes a major volume constraint.

Pro: Broad standards coverage and more than 600 checks support projects with varied regulatory targets.

Pro: Manual bookmarklets and design utilities complement automated detection.

Pro: Pro exports and Enterprise integrations support audit handoff and remediation tracking.

Con: Desktop-only operation excludes mobile testing workflows.

Con: The English-only interface may slow teams that need localized tooling.

Con: Reports, dashboards and advanced controls require the paid Pro tier.

Alternatives

Choose WAVE instead if you need a freemium option spanning web, desktop, API and extension formats, with a subscription API starting at $10 a month for 250 credits.

Evinced is the better direction for teams seeking a paid platform across Android, iOS, web, desktop and self-hosted environments, with a 14-day no-card Site Scanner trial.

Pick Assistiv Labs when cross-platform assistive-technology testing matters more than unlimited automated page scans; its Freelancer plan is $19 a month for 120 testing minutes.

Pa11y suits readers who specifically want free, open-source accessibility tools.

Octopus Scanner is a free macOS and Windows option with optional support payments.

Oobee is a free, open-source choice for scanning a page or whole site.

AccessLint offers another freemium route with extension and API support.

Total Validator is worth considering for a freemium desktop and API tool with a free one-page summary tier.

Verdict

A11yInspect is a strong starting point for teams that want serious standards coverage, manual-review aids and unlimited page scans without an upfront cost. Choose it when browser-based desktop work and English UI are acceptable; look elsewhere if mobile testing or a localized interface is central, or if you need integrated workflow features without moving to paid or custom plans.