AccessiblePDF vs CommonLook PDF

AccessiblePDF is a web service from Palanisi Labs LLC for remediating PDF files. It tags uploaded PDFs, including scans, runs checks with veraPDF, and returns PDF/UA-1 files. A free compliance check is available before paid remediation. OCR for image-only pages is included in the $0.50, paid once plan, billed at $0.50 per page with no minimums. Results can include a tagged PDF with a PDF/UA identifier, bookmarks, before-and-after validation results, and a plain-English change list; accessible HTML is available on request. The Tag Editor places a live page beside its tag tree for editing reading order, tables, lists, headings, and alt text, with screen-reader preview and revalidation. Other plans cover manual remediation and team use. The service lists WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508, ADA Title II, EN 301 549, and AODA. Processing uses US regions, AES-256 at rest, and TLS 1.2+ in transit.

CommonLook PDF helps organizations remediate PDFs for accessibility and compliance. Users can choose an advanced or simplified editor based on their experience and document complexity. AI-driven tagging assists with tables, lists, forms, and other elements, while manual tagging tools and a Fix Wizard support review and correction. The software provides PDF tagging, reading-order, and alternative-text tools, and validates against WCAG, PDF/UA, and HHS standards. It can generate bookmarks from document headings and supply a downloadable Validation Report showing passed, failed, and warning issues. A system of record tracks remediation history and lets users remove older files or download accessible PDFs with their reports. The desktop version is an on-premises plugin for Adobe Acrobat Pro or Pro DC. Allyant offers live and on-demand training and a CommonLook Knowledge Base. The product is designed for users of every ability and organizations addressing requirements such as Section 508, ADA Title II, and the EAA. Pricing is available on request, and a seven-day trial is listed.