WebAIM
Digital accessibility tools
Web accessibility software
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What is WebAIM
WebAIM is a web accessibility program operated by Utah State University that provides evaluation tools, training, and resources to help organizations create and maintain accessible websites and digital content. It is commonly used by web teams, content authors, and accessibility specialists for auditing against WCAG requirements and for building internal accessibility capability through education. The offering is best known for its browser-based and online testing utilities (such as WAVE) and its research and guidance materials, rather than for an automated remediation overlay or a full governance platform.
Widely used WAVE testing tool
WebAIM provides WAVE, a well-known web accessibility evaluation tool used to identify common accessibility issues and surface page-level feedback. It supports quick checks during design and development and can help teams triage issues before deeper manual testing. The tool’s outputs are oriented toward practical remediation discussions (e.g., missing text alternatives, form labeling, structural issues).
Strong training and guidance
WebAIM offers structured training and extensive educational content that helps organizations build accessibility knowledge, not just run scans. This is useful for teams that need to improve authoring practices, development patterns, and QA processes. The guidance materials are frequently referenced for interpreting WCAG techniques and common implementation pitfalls.
Research and benchmarking resources
WebAIM publishes accessibility research (for example, periodic analyses of home page accessibility) that can help teams understand common failure patterns and industry trends. These materials can support internal awareness, prioritization, and executive reporting. The research focus differentiates it from products centered primarily on continuous monitoring dashboards or automated remediation widgets.
Automation limits require manual QA
Like other accessibility testing tools, WebAIM’s automated checks cannot detect many issues that require human judgment (e.g., appropriateness of alternative text, keyboard focus order intent, meaningful headings). Effective use typically requires manual testing and knowledgeable reviewers. This can increase effort for organizations without in-house accessibility expertise.
Not a full remediation platform
WebAIM’s tools and services focus on evaluation, education, and consulting rather than providing an end-to-end platform that manages remediation workflows across large portfolios. Organizations may need additional systems for ticketing integration, governance, and continuous monitoring at scale. Teams looking for automated code-level fixes or overlay-style approaches will not find that as the core offering.
Enterprise features vary by service
Capabilities such as large-scale reporting, program management, and ongoing compliance operations depend on the specific services engaged rather than a single standardized SaaS feature set. Buyers may need to clarify what is included (tooling vs. training vs. audits) and how deliverables are produced. This can make side-by-side comparison with platform-centric accessibility products less straightforward.
Plan & Pricing
WAVE / WebAIM pricing (official site summaries)
WAVE Subscription API (usage-based) Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go (credits) Free tier/trial: New accounts receive 100 free credits. Example costs: Basic analysis = 1 credit per page (advanced features 2–3 credits). 250–999 credits: $0.04/credit (250 credit = $10 minimum purchase). 1,000–9,999 credits: $0.03/credit. 10,000+ credits: $0.025/credit. Discount options: Lower per-credit rates for larger purchases (volume pricing).
WAVE Stand-alone API and Testing Engine (annual license tiers)
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Basic | $4,000 per year | 100,000 API requests; up to 3 domains; 1 installation; licensee-only use |
| Expanded | $8,000 per year | 300,000 API requests; up to 10 domains; 3 installations |
| Unlimited | $12,000 per year | Unlimited requests, domains, and installations; licensee-only or authorized use |
WAVE AIM (Accessibility IMpact) report
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| AIM report | $500 (one-time) | Up to 20,000 pages; $100 for each additional 20,000 pages; >100,000 pages: contact WebAIM |
WAVE Runner (site-wide spreadsheet + human analysis)
| Service | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| WAVE Runner | Starting at $750 (one-time) | Pricing starts at $750 for up to 2,500 pages (includes spreadsheet, 2–3 page analysis report, documentation). |
WebAIM Training & Workshops (selected offerings)
| Plan | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Web Accessibility Training | $600 per person | $480 each for groups of two or more (example offering/dates listed) |
| In-person Web Accessibility Training | $950 per person | $800 each for groups of two or more (example offering/dates listed) |
| StrategicA11y (online/custom workshop) | $3,000 (custom online) / $5,000 on-site | Example pricing: online package $3,000 (minimum recommended participants=3); on-site $5,000 + travel |
Notes:
- WAVE browser extensions and the online WAVE page-evaluation tool are provided as free community services (no price stated).
- Several services (stand-alone API trial, custom licensing for large-scale or enterprise use) are available by contacting WebAIM.
Seller details
WebAIM
Logan, Utah, United States
1999
Non-profit
https://webaim.org/
https://x.com/webaim
https://www.linkedin.com/company/webaim
