Both AccessPro and Accessibly are available on the Shopify App Store. Both add accessibility controls to your store without requiring code changes. The differences sit in what you get at each price point, which WCAG version each targets, and whether either tool works beyond Shopify if your business ever expands to a second platform. This page is written specifically for Shopify merchants comparing the two.
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Feature
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AccessPro
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accessiBe
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Free plan
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Yes, AI included
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No, 7-day trial only
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Entry price
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$0 free, $59.99/year paid
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$5/month Standard
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AI image alt text
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Yes, free plan
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Yes, Premium only ($25/month)
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Text-to-speech
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Yes
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Yes, Premium only
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Contrast and visual modes
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Yes
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Yes
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Dyslexia-friendly fonts
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Yes
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Yes
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Font size and spacing controls
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Yes
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Yes
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Brand customization
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Yes, paid plan
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Yes, Premium and above
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Analytics
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Yes, paid plan
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Yes, Premium and above
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Automated ARIA fixes
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No
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Yes, Enterprise only ($75/month)
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Form accessibility fixes
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No
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Yes, Enterprise only
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Automated accessibility audits
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No
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Yes, Enterprise only
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Accessibility statement
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Template, completed by you
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Template, included
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WCAG version specified
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Yes, 2.2 AA
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Not specified
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Platform support
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Shopify, WordPress, Wix, Squarespace
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Shopify only
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Shopify App Store rating
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4.9 (86 reviews)
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4.4 (23 reviews)
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Headquartered
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Toronto, Canada
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United States
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AODA-specific support
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Yes, home market
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Not specifically stated
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Both AccessPro and Accessibly add a user-facing toolbar to your Shopify store.
Neither can fix broken keyboard navigation in your underlying theme code, repair incorrect ARIA attributes in your existing markup, or certify WCAG conformance on its own.
Accessibly’s Enterprise tier includes automated ARIA fixes that go further than a standard toolbar, but a full audit and manual remediation remain the only path to full conformance.
AccessPro’s Shopify app states this clearly: the widget adds user-facing accessibility features and does not replace source-code remediation required for full WCAG conformance.
AccessPro, Shopify App, annual billing
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Plan
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Price
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What is included
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Free
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$0
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15+ features, AI image alt text, accessibility statement template
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Starter
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$59.99/year
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30+ features, accessibility profiles, text-to-speech, AI image descriptions
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Basic
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$99.99/year
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Everything in Starter, 100 AI tokens for product image alt tags, analytics, brand customization
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Standard
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$199.99/year
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200 AI tokens, all Basic features
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Advanced
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$299.99/year
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500 AI tokens, all Basic features
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Plus
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$499.99/year
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1,000 AI tokens, all Basic features
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Accessibly, Shopify App
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Tier
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Approximate price
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What is included
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Standard
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$5/month
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20+ features, basic controls, no AI
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Premium
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$25/month or $250/year
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Adds text-to-speech, AI alt tags, analytics, brand customization
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Enterprise
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$75/month or $750/year
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Adds automated ARIA fixes, form accessibility, automated audits, priority support
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The clearest price comparison: Accessibly Premium at $250/year includes AI alt tags. AccessPro’s free plan includes AI alt tags at no cost. For a Shopify merchant whose primary need is visitor-facing controls and AI image descriptions, AccessPro’s free plan provides more at a lower price than Accessibly’s $250/year entry to that feature set.
Does Accessibly work on platforms other than Shopify?
Based on available information, Accessibly is listed only on the Shopify App Store. AccessPro supports Shopify, WordPress, Wix, and Squarespace. If your business operates a separate website alongside your Shopify store, or if you ever migrate platforms, AccessPro covers you without needing a second tool.
Accessibly is $5/month. AccessPro has a free plan. Which is actually cheaper?
AccessPro's free plan is cheaper since it costs nothing. It also includes AI image alt text, which Accessibly does not provide until the $25/month Premium tier. If you eventually need features beyond the free plan, AccessPro's Starter at $59.99/year works out to approximately $5/month — the same as Accessibly's entry price, but with significantly more features including AI image descriptions and 30+ accessibility tools.
What WCAG version does Accessibly support?
Accessibly's Shopify App Store listing references "ADA/WCAG compliance" without specifying a version. AccessPro is built and documented specifically around WCAG 2.2 AA, the current W3C Recommendation published in October 2023. For merchants who need to demonstrate alignment with a specific standard, the version matters.
Does either app protect my store from an ADA or AODA lawsuit?
Neither tool provides legal protection on its own. No accessibility widget does. What reduces risk is a combination of a user-facing toolbar, source-code remediation for structural issues, a completed accessibility statement, and documented good-faith effort. For questions about your specific legal obligations, speak with a qualified attorney.
Where can I see exactly what AccessPro does and does not do on Shopify?
Our Shopify accessibility page covers the full feature set, installation steps, and an honest description of what the widget does and does not address.
