Side-by-side
AccessComply vs. accessiBe
Compare AccessComply's merchant-approved Shopify source-change workflow with accessiBe's current vendor-described offering; confirm current features and pricing directly with the vendor.
Source-code fixes
Real changes to your Liquid, HTML and CSS
JavaScript overlay
Modifies the rendered DOM at runtime
Regulatory note: In 2025, the U.S. Federal Trade Commission approved a final order requiring accessiBe to pay $1 million and restricting unsupported claims about automated WCAG conformance. Source ↗
Feature comparison
The differences that affect your store.
| Feature | AccessComply | accessiBe |
|---|---|---|
| Methodology | Source-code fixes (Liquid / HTML / CSS) | The FTC order describes the product at issue as an AI-powered accessibility overlay; verify the current implementation with the vendor |
| Free real code fixes included | 3 supported rule-based fixes per rolling 30 days on Free (saved original + follow-up check) | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Available fixes | Supported issues safely matched to store source, with hands-on review for risky changes | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| WCAG 2.2 support | Selected automated rules map to applicable WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 criteria | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| EAA / EN review support | Report links detected issues to relevant WCAG and EN 301 549 web clauses; it does not establish conformance | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Saved original + merchant-confirmed restore for supported changes | Yes | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Continuous monitoring | Starter quarterly / Shield monthly / Citadel daily by default | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Accessibility statement generator | Yes | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Free tier | 3 app scans/calendar month + 3 supported fixes/rolling 30 days | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Starting paid plan | $49 / month | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
| Native Shopify app | Yes | Verify in the vendor's current product and plan documentation |
Verdict
Why teams choose AccessComply.
AccessComply focuses on supported Shopify theme or content changes that merchants approve, plus a follow-up check and a record of completed work.
Compare current scan scope, hands-on testing services, third-party-content handling, restore process, and support commitments directly before choosing either product.
The FTC order is a reminder to reject guarantees of automated WCAG conformance; neither product should be treated as legal advice or a compliance guarantee.
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