inklu vs accessiBe
inklu vs accessiBe — source-code fixes or runtime overlay?
accessiBe primarily works by injecting JavaScript that modifies your site at runtime without changing your source code. inklu scans your codebase and opens pull requests that fix the underlying source. These are different approaches to the same problem; this page explains when each one makes sense.
01 — Where each tool wins
How each tool compares
Why teams pick inklu
- Fixes land in your source code as pull requests. Your HTML is accessible on its own — no runtime dependency.
- Your team reviews every fix before it ships. The remediation is auditable, reversible, and part of your normal code review workflow.
- No client-side JavaScript added to your production site.
- Transparent token-based pricing starting at $29/mo.
When accessiBe makes more sense
- You do not have access to the site's source code (legacy CMS, third-party vendor, agency-managed site).
- You need an accessibility signal on the site quickly and cannot wait for a code-review cycle.
- You want a combined platform with expert audit services (accessServices) alongside the automated layer.
- You are evaluating accessFlow, their newer code-based fix product, as part of accessiBe 2.0.
02 — Feature comparison
Feature by feature
| Feature | inklu | accessiBe |
|---|---|---|
| Primary approach | Source-code fixes (GitHub PRs) | Runtime JavaScript overlay (accessWidget) |
| Starting price | $29/mo | $490/yr (~$41/mo) for ≤1k pageviews |
| Free trial | 14 days, 50 credits (book a demo) | 7-day trial, no credit card |
| Self-serve signup | Demo-gated today; self-serve coming soon | |
| Modifies your source code | ||
| Adds client-side JS to your site | ||
| Works without source code access | ||
| GitHub PR workflow | ||
| WCAG 2.2 reports | Reports provided; FTC found prior compliance claims were overstated | |
| Expert audit service | accessServices (separate, starts at $1,188/yr) | |
| Code-based fix product | accessFlow (part of accessiBe 2.0, newer product) | |
| AODA / ADA / EAA reports | Not verified from public docs |
03 — Questions buyers ask
Questions buyers ask
How do accessibility overlays actually work?
Overlay tools like accessWidget inject JavaScript into your page at runtime. The script detects certain accessibility issues and applies fixes in the browser — for example, adjusting contrast, adding labels, or modifying focus behavior. The underlying source code is unchanged; the fixes exist only while the overlay script is loaded.
Has accessiBe faced regulatory scrutiny?
Yes. In January 2025, the US Federal Trade Commission reached a $1 million settlement with accessiBe over claims that the company misrepresented its ability to make websites fully WCAG compliant. accessiBe now states that its product "helps make websites more accessible but does not guarantee compliance with any legal standards."
Can I use both inklu and accessiBe together?
They operate at different layers, so technically yes. Some teams run an overlay as a temporary measure while code-level fixes are being reviewed and merged. Once the underlying source passes accessibility audits, the overlay becomes redundant.
What is accessFlow?
accessFlow is part of accessiBe 2.0, their shift toward native code-based accessibility solutions alongside the overlay. It is a newer product and its feature set is still evolving — check accessibe.com for the latest details.
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