How much does a website accessibility audit cost? (2026 small-business guide)
What small businesses actually pay for website accessibility audits and fixes in 2026, what each price tier includes, and how to avoid paying for the wrong thing.
If you're shopping for an accessibility audit, prices range from free to five figures. Here's what each tier usually gets you, so you can buy the level you need.
Typical price tiers
- Free automated checkers ($0): instant scan of one page. Good for a first look. See free checkers compared.
- Automated multi-page report with fix guidance (~$100–$400): several key pages scanned, issues grouped and explained, with platform-specific fixes. Right for most small Squarespace, Wix, WordPress and Shopify sites.
- Manual expert audit (~$1,500–$10,000+): a specialist tests with keyboards and screen readers against every WCAG 2.2 AA criterion. Right for complex apps, checkout flows, or when an organisation needs a formal conformance report.
- Overlays/widgets ($300–$1,500 per year): a script added to your site. Usually not a substitute for fixing the code. See overlays vs real fixes.
What drives the price
- Number of pages and templates (most small sites have 5–10 unique templates).
- Manual vs automated testing. Automated tools find only part of the issues.
- Whether fixes are included or just listed.
- Forms, PDFs, booking widgets and checkouts, which take the longest to test.
Questions to ask before you pay
- Which pages will you test, and how?
- Do I get fixes I can apply on my platform, or only a list of WCAG codes?
- Is a re-check included after I fix things?
- Do you promise "compliance" or "lawsuit protection"? (If yes, be careful: no audit can honestly guarantee that.)
Want it done for you?
Altwise Fix-Pack — $149: up to 10 pages scanned, issues ranked by impact, copy-paste fixes for your platform, and one re-scan after you apply them. Delivered within 48 hours. 14-day refund. Order the Fix-Pack ($149) · Fix-Pack Plus, up to 25 pages ($299) · or start with a free homepage snapshot.
Agencies: 5 white-label Fix-Packs for $499.
A Fix-Pack is a technical report, not legal advice, and it does not certify ADA or legal compliance or protect against claims.
Related guides
- Hiring someone to fix your website's accessibility: what to expect
- White-label accessibility audits for web design agencies
- Website accessibility checklist for small businesses (WCAG 2.2 AA)
- Website accessibility for contractors and home-service businesses
This guide is general technical information, not legal advice. Following it does not certify ADA or any legal compliance. Automated checks find only part of accessibility barriers.
Check your own site
Run a free homepage snapshot to see your top 3 issues in about a minute, or order the $149 Fix-Pack for up to 10 pages with copy-paste fixes for your platform.