CompliaScan vs AudioEye
AudioEye applies automated JavaScript-based fixes to your live site. CompliaScan scans your actual code and shows you exactly what to fix. Two different philosophies — here is how they compare on features, pricing, and approach.
Automated Remediation vs Code-Level Scanning
AudioEye is an enterprise accessibility platform that uses a hybrid approach: AI-powered automated remediation applied via JavaScript on your live site, combined with human expert testing and managed services. Unlike simple overlay widgets, AudioEye does offer more comprehensive enterprise support and some human review — but the core remediation still applies fixes on top of your existing code rather than fixing the source itself.
Key considerations with the automated remediation approach:
- Automated JS-based fixes depend on scripts loading correctly on every page view
- You may not have full visibility into what changes are being applied to your site
- If you stop using the service, all applied fixes are removed
- Enterprise pricing puts it out of reach for small and medium businesses
- No self-serve option — requires a sales call to get started
CompliaScan takes a transparency-first approach: scan your actual code with axe-core, identify specific WCAG violations, and provide detailed instructions so your team can fix the root cause in your source code permanently.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | CompliaScan | AudioEye |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Code-level scanning | Automated JS remediation |
| Free Tier | Yes (no account needed) | |
| Self-Serve Pricing | Yes (transparent pricing) | No (sales call required) |
| Fixes Source Code | Yes (provides fix instructions) | No (applies runtime fixes) |
| WCAG Rule Scanning | 100+ rules (axe-core + custom) | Proprietary scanning |
| Multi-Page Scanning | Up to 250 pages | Varies by contract |
| Developer API | ||
| CI/CD Integration | ||
| Monitoring & Alerts | Daily / Weekly / Monthly | Ongoing (managed) |
| PDF Reports | Enterprise reports | |
| AI Fix Recommendations | Yes (BYOK — your own API key) | AI-powered auto-fixes |
| Enhanced Scanning | Lighthouse, CVD sim, heading map | |
| Human Expert Testing | ||
| Fixes Persist Without Service | Yes (you fix your code) | No (requires active subscription) |
Pricing Comparison
CompliaScan
- Free: $0 — Single-page scan, no account needed
- Starter: $69/mo — Multi-page, reports, monitoring
- Pro: $179/mo — API, weekly monitoring, 3 seats
- Business: $349/mo — 250 pages, daily monitoring, unlimited
AudioEye
- No free tier
- No self-serve pricing
- Typical range: ~$2,000–$10,000+/yr
- Enterprise: Custom pricing (sales call required)
- Pricing varies by site size, traffic, and services selected. Requires a demo or sales consultation.
AudioEye's enterprise pricing model means most small and medium businesses are priced out. CompliaScan's transparent, self-serve pricing starts at $0 and scales predictably. Even CompliaScan's most comprehensive Business plan at $349/mo is typically a fraction of AudioEye's annual cost — while giving you full control over your accessibility improvements.
Key Advantages of CompliaScan over AudioEye
Full Transparency Into Your Issues
CompliaScan shows you every WCAG violation found in your code with detailed descriptions, impact levels, and specific fix instructions. You see exactly what is wrong and how to fix it. AudioEye's automated remediation can feel like a black box — fixes are applied, but you may not have full visibility into what was changed or why.
No Vendor Lock-In
When you fix issues identified by CompliaScan, those fixes live in your source code forever. If you cancel CompliaScan, every fix you made stays. With AudioEye, the automated remediation depends on their scripts running on your site — if you stop the service, the fixes disappear.
Accessible to Every Budget
CompliaScan's free tier lets anyone scan a page with zero commitment. Paid plans start at $69/mo with clear, published pricing. AudioEye's enterprise model typically starts at thousands of dollars per year, putting it out of reach for freelancers, startups, and small businesses that still need to meet accessibility requirements.
Developer-First Tooling
CompliaScan provides a REST API, JSON/CSV/PDF export, and CI/CD integration so development teams can automate accessibility testing in their build pipeline. Catch regressions before they reach production. AudioEye does not offer a public developer API or CI/CD integration, making it difficult to embed into modern development workflows.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between CompliaScan and AudioEye?
CompliaScan is a code-level accessibility scanner that identifies WCAG violations in your source code and provides specific fix instructions. AudioEye is an enterprise platform that applies automated JavaScript-based fixes to your live site combined with human expert testing. CompliaScan helps you fix your own code permanently; AudioEye applies fixes on top of your existing code.
Is AudioEye an overlay like accessiBe?
AudioEye is not a simple overlay widget. However, it does apply automated JavaScript-based fixes to your live website rather than modifying your source code directly. AudioEye also offers managed services with human testing, which differentiates it from pure overlay solutions. That said, the core remediation still relies on runtime scripts.
How much does AudioEye cost compared to CompliaScan?
CompliaScan offers a free tier and paid plans from $69/mo. AudioEye typically ranges from approximately $2,000 to $10,000+ per year depending on site size and services. AudioEye does not publish self-serve pricing and generally requires a sales consultation to get started.
Can CompliaScan replace AudioEye for WCAG compliance?
CompliaScan and AudioEye serve different needs. If you want to understand and fix the actual accessibility issues in your code — with transparent reporting, developer API access, and predictable pricing — CompliaScan is typically the better choice. If you need fully managed enterprise remediation with human testing, AudioEye may be worth evaluating. No automated tool alone guarantees full compliance.
Does AudioEye fix accessibility issues in the actual source code?
AudioEye applies fixes via JavaScript at runtime rather than modifying your source code. If you discontinue the service, the applied fixes are removed. CompliaScan identifies issues and provides instructions to fix them directly in your source code, so improvements persist permanently regardless of whether you continue using CompliaScan.
See Your Real Accessibility Issues
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