EAAPass vs EqualWeb
Looking for a EqualWeb alternative? See how EAAPass compares — real WCAG audits, EU-first compliance focus, and no overlay gimmicks.
EqualWeb
$490/year
Accessibility widget
EAAPass
Free – €9.90/mo
Real WCAG audit engine (axe-core + Lighthouse + Pa11y)
EAAPass vs EqualWeb: Feature Comparison
| Feature | EAAPass | EqualWeb |
|---|---|---|
| Approach | Real WCAG audit (axe-core + Lighthouse + Pa11y) | Accessibility widget |
| WCAG 2.1 AA Coverage | ✅ All 50 success criteria | ⚠️ Partial / automated only |
| European Accessibility Act (EAA) Focus | ✅ Built for EU compliance | ❌ Primarily US/ADA focused |
| Modifies Source Code | ✅ Provides code-level fixes | ❌ Overlay only (no source changes) |
| PDF Compliance Report | ✅ Downloadable report | ❌ Not available |
| Compliance Certificate | ✅ Verifiable certificate | ❌ Not provided |
| Supported by Disability Advocates | ✅ Audit-based, no overlays | ❌ Overlays widely opposed |
| Price | Free tier + from €9.90/mo | $490/year |
| No Signup for Basic Audit | ✅ Free instant audit | ❌ Requires account/payment |
| AI-Powered Remediation Guidance | ✅ Actionable fix suggestions | ❌ Limited or none |
Why Choose EAAPass Over EqualWeb?
EqualWeb (Accessibility widget) has a fundamental problem: Same overlay problems as AccessiBe, doesn't achieve real WCAG compliance.
EAAPass takes a completely different approach. Instead of applying a JavaScript widget on top of your site, we run a comprehensive multi-engine audit that:
- Tests all 50 WCAG 2.1 AA success criteria directly against your source code
- Uses three industry-standard engines (axe-core, Google Lighthouse, Pa11y) for cross-validated results
- Applies AI analysis to eliminate false positives and provide prioritized fix guidance
- Generates a professional PDF report and compliance certificate you can show to regulators
- Is built specifically for the European Accessibility Act (EAA) — EU Directive 2019/882
The Problem with Overlay Widgets
Accessibility overlays and automated-fix widgets have been publicly opposed by over 700 accessibility experts, blind users, and disability organizations in the Overlay Fact Sheet. The core issue is that they:
- Don't fix the underlying HTML — they try to patch it at runtime with JavaScript
- Can break screen readers like JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver
- Create a false sense of compliance that can increase legal liability
- Are explicitly rejected by many EU national accessibility enforcement bodies
- Can be disabled by the user, defeating the purpose entirely
Under the EAA, EU regulators expect actual conformance — not a widget claiming to "auto-fix" it.
EAA Enforcement Is Active Now
The European Accessibility Act became enforceable on June 28, 2025 across all 27 EU member states. Businesses that sell digital products or services to EU consumers must comply with WCAG 2.1 Level AA or face fines ranging from €1,000 to €1,000,000 depending on the country. Don't rely on an overlay widget that won't protect you from enforcement — get a real audit.
Pricing: EAAPass vs EqualWeb
EAAPass
- Free: Instant single-page audit, no signup
- Full Report €17: All violations, remediation guide, PDF report (one-time)
- Monitoring €9.90/mo: Weekly automated scans, regression alerts
EqualWeb
- $490/year
- Overlay widget applied to your site
- Does not provide real WCAG compliance
Try EAAPass Free — No Credit Card Required
Get a real WCAG 2.1 AA audit of your website in under 60 seconds. See exactly what needs fixing to comply with the European Accessibility Act.
12,000+ audits completed. Trusted by businesses across 27 EU countries. No signup required.