Free Eye-Able® Alternative | Meet Accesstive — AI-Driven Accessibility

As you know, accessibility on the web isn’t just a “nice-to-have” anymore; it’s a legal requirement, a business advantage, and a moral obligation.

Eye-Able® is powerful, no doubt. But it's built for governments, universities, and corporations. What if you're a startup, freelancer, or small business? But do small businesses really need all that complexity? Often, no. 

That’s why we built a Human-first Accessibility Solution, which my parents can also use without any help. Yes! I’m talking about Accesstive, a free-to-start, AI-powered Eye-Able® alternative that gives you clean, simple accessibility tools without the bloat or the bill.

Same mission. Lighter load. Smarter price.
Let’s compare!

Introducing Accesstive: The Lightweight Powerhouse

What if you could make your website accessible in minutes without calling a sales team or touching a single line of code?

Introducing Accesstive, the fast, friendly, and free-to-start accessibility tool made for real people, not big departments.

While Eye-Able® gears up for giant institutions, Accesstive is built for the rest of us: creators, startups, small businesses, agencies, and anyone who wants to improve the web without spending a fortune.

What You Get with Accesstive

• Accessibility widget with essential tools (text resizing, color adjustments, dyslexia-friendly mode, and more)
• Keyboard navigation and screen reader compatibility
• Real-time AI Audit that flags and helps fix issues as you go
• An intuitive compliance dashboard, no training needed
• And the friendly little genius: Accy AI Assistant, a chatbot that helps visitors navigate your site

You can start using all this for free and also have a free audit of your site.

Built for Reality, Not Bureaucracy

Accesstive doesn’t assume you’ve got a legal team or a €20k accessibility budget. It’s built for people who just want to do the right thing and need a tool that works without a learning curve (or a quote request).

Whether you’re launching your first online store or running 50 client sites, Accesstive gives you what you need and nothing you don’t.

No long contracts. No surprise quotes. Just plug it in, turn it on, and instantly make your website more inclusive.

It's like getting 80% of what the big guys offer for 0% of the stress (and cost).

What Is Eye-Able®?

Eye‑Able® is like the high-performance SUV of accessibility platforms, big, polished, and loaded with features. Founded in Germany, it’s used by thousands of universities, government agencies, and big corporations across Europe.

Why? Because it checks all the boxes:

• WCAG and BITV 2.0 compliance
• Powerful UI tools (like contrast modes, font scaling, keyboard nav, etc)
• A full audit dashboard to scan, score, and improve your site

It’s the full package. And it’s priced like one.

But Here’s the Trade-Off...

Eye-Able® isn’t exactly plug-and-play. It’s designed for large teams with budgets and tech support. Setup, training, and quoting are all part of the package, and so is the price tag.

Its custom pricing and enterprise focus may not suit everyday users or smaller organizations. You won’t find a pricing page because everything is quote-based. With this kind of pricing, Eye-Able® may not align with smaller budgets.

• Costs can range from hundreds to thousands per year, depending on your website size and needs.
• It’s ideal for teams with legal obligations, internal IT, and accessibility consultants on speed dial.

It can be a great fit if you need deep features, legal-grade reporting, and staff training.

But if you’re a startup, agency, freelancer, or small business, Eye‑Able® might be like buying a private jet just to skip traffic.

Eye-Able® vs. Accesstive: Feature-by-Feature

Both Eye-Able® and Accesstive aim to make the web more inclusive, but they’re built for very different types of users.

One is a heavyweight enterprise solution with deep integration; the other is a lean platform designed to be fast, smart, and accessible to everyone, even on a small budget.

Let’s compare them in detail:

1. Accessibility Widget

• Eye-Able®: Robust toolbar with 25+ features (contrast, zoom, text spacing, etc.)
  • Great for institutions that need extensive control
  • Can be complex and heavier to customize
    
     
• Accesstive: Clean, fast-loading widget with essential tools (contrast, text size, dyslexia mode, etc.)
  • Covers 90% of user needs, minimal setup
  • Perfect for small businesses and modern sites

2. AI Chat Assistant

• Eye-Able®: No chatbot or user-assist feature
   
• Accesstive: Includes Accy AI Assistant, an on-site chatbot that helps visitors navigate, adjust settings, and find content.
  • A big usability win, especially for e-commerce, service sites, and users with cognitive needs
  • Exclusive to Accesstive

3. AI Audit

• Eye-Able®: In-depth WCAG/BITV audits with downloadable reports for legal compliance
  • Ideal for public institutions and EU contracts
  • Requires technical staff to act on findings
     
• Accesstive: Real-time AI scanner that highlights issues in a visual dashboard
  • Instantly actionable for non-developers
  • No audit files, just live alerts and fix guidance

4. Monitoring

• Eye-Able®: Scheduled scans and compliance reports
  • Deep data, useful for legal reviews
  • More suited to teams with accessibility experience
     
• Accesstive: Always-on monitoring with live alerts
  • Easy for solo users or small teams to manage
  • No need to interpret long reports, just log in and fix

5. Setup & Support

• Eye-Able®: Custom integration, onboarding, enterprise contracts
  • Setup can take days or weeks
  • Ideal for large organizations with IT teams
     
• Accesstive: SaaS-based, works with a single script
  • Go live in minutes, no developers or training needed
  • Perfect for fast-moving teams and small site owners

Real Dashboard Insights

One of the best ways to understand a tool is to see it in action. So, we ran both Accesstive and Eye-Able® on the same website to check how each platform reports accessibility issues. Here's what we found:

Side-by-Side Comparison Table

Feature	Eye-Able®	Accesstive
Pricing	Quote-based, often expensive	Free-to-start, transparent pricing
Platform Type	Installed with onboarding & setup	✅ Works instantly via script
Setup Time	Days or weeks	Just minutes, plug and play
AI Chat Assistant	❌ None	✅ Yes, Built-in Accy AI Assistant
Accessibility Widget	✅ Full-featured, enterprise-focused	✅ Focused, fast, user-friendly
Compliance Dashboard	✅ Robust & detailed	✅ Clean, simple, effective
Real-Time Issue Scanning	✅ Yes	✅ Yes, powered by AI
EAA/WCAG Support	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Ideal For	Large institutions & public sector	Startups, small businesses, agencies
GDPR Compliant	✅ Yes	✅ Yes
Customer Support	Dedicated onboarding, enterprise support	Chat/email support, no setup required

Let’s Break It Down

Eye-Able®: The Heavyweight

If you’re a government agency or a large university with legal teams and internal IT departments, Eye-Able® has the horsepower. It offers training, government-grade audits, and long-term support.

But with that power comes:

• Higher costs
• Slower setup
• A learning curve for smaller teams

Accesstive: The Agile Alternative

Accesstive is built for speed, simplicity, and scale. You can:

• Go live today
• Use the AI chatbot to enhance the user experience instantly
• Scale affordably as your needs grow

Unlike Eye-Able®, no procurement hurdles; start right away.

In short, while Eye-Able® delivers a robust solution for large institutions, Accesstive provides a more agile option for leaner teams.

Extra Perks Accesstive Offers while Eye-Able® lacks:

• Free Forever Plan — full widget + AI assistant at no cost
• Free Trial — test premium features risk-free
• AI Chatbot for Users — real-time support for visitors (unique to Accesstive)
• Transparent Pricing — clear plans for SMBs and Enterprises alike
• 2-Minute Setup — just copy a snippet, no developers needed
• Optional Compliance Docs & Human Audits — scale only when you’re ready

Why Accesstive Might Be the Right Fit for You

Not every business has the time or budget for enterprise-level onboarding, and that’s exactly where Accesstive shines.

Ideal For:

• Startups & SMBs looking to make their websites inclusive without jumping through legal hoops.
• Agencies & solo developers who want to offer accessibility as a service, without heavy lifting
• Global websites needing WCAG/EAA compliance that’s fast, real, and reliable
• Teams that care about GDPR & European standards, Accesstive is built with global privacy in mind.

If you're tired of "accessibility platforms" that sound more complex than coding itself, Accesstive keeps it light, smart, and efficient.

Built for Trust: Privacy, Compatibility & Accessibility Commitment

At Accesstive, accessibility doesn’t stop at checklists; it’s a commitment. We believe every website should be welcoming, regardless of device, ability, or budget.

That’s why Accesstive is:

• Fully GDPR-Compliant – We don’t collect personal data from your users, and you fully control any analytics or settings.
• Cross-Browser & Device Compatible – Whether your visitors are on Chrome, Safari, Firefox, or mobile browsers, the Accesstive widget works well across platforms, with responsive design built-in.
• Assistive Tech Friendly – Designed to support screen readers, keyboard navigation, and other assistive technologies so no one gets left out.
• Built for Ethical Accessibility – We go beyond visual adjustments. Our roadmap includes deeper ARIA enhancements, multilingual support, and more community-driven improvements to ensure inclusivity for all users.

With Accesstive, you’re not just checking a box; you’re joining a movement to make the internet more human-friendly.

How to Get Started with Accesstive (Free)

You don’t need to book a call or wait for a sales rep. Just sign up and go live.
Here’s how it works:

1. Sign Up for Free

No credit card required. Just enter your site and get instant access to your personal Accesstive dashboard.

2. Copy Your Script

You’ll get a lightweight JavaScript snippet, copy it like Google Analytics or a chatbot.

3. Paste & Activate

Paste the snippet into your website’s <head> tag, and boom, your accessibility widget is live for every visitor.

No plugins. No dev team. No stress.

What You Get - Free Forever

• Full accessibility widget (contrast, font size, dyslexia mode, more)
• Accy AI Assistant – the chatbot that helps your users in real-time
• Basic real-time issue tracking
• GDPR-compliant, WCAG-aligned support
• Customizable settings and branding options

Want More? Upgrade Anytime.

As your needs grow, Accesstive grows with you. Optional upgrades include:

• AI-powered monitoring with automatic alerts
• Downloadable compliance reports
• Human expert audits for deeper legal alignment

Start free, scale only when you’re ready. You’re always in control!

Conclusion

Eye-Able® is a strong, capable solution for institutions with deep budgets.

However, if you're looking for something faster, friendlier, and far more affordable, Accesstive is the modern choice.

Why wait days for onboarding or quotes?
You can launch accessibility in minutes and impress your users today!

Try Accesstive for Free0

Start your free Accesstive account, no credit card, no dev team, just better accessibility.

Disclaimer
“This blog is intended for informational purposes only. The comparisons and descriptions are based on publicly available information and are not meant to discredit or harm any brand or organization. Readers are encouraged to conduct research before making any decisions.”