A11yPing vs UserWay
JavaScript overlay that injects ARIA at runtime. Marketed as "one line of code" compliance.
UserWay — strengths
- +Quick install (single script tag)
- +Visible widget for users
- +Legal-tone marketing
UserWay — trade-offs
- −Overlays are explicitly listed in 1,000+ ADA suits as inadequate
- −Don't fix root HTML — assistive tech still struggles
- −Some screen-reader users actively block overlay scripts
- −Not a defensible audit trail
Where A11yPing wins
- →No overlay — we point at the broken HTML, you fix it
- →Dated audit history defensible against demand letters
- →WCAG 2.2 AA Level A/AA enforcement, not cosmetic patching
- →Per-CMS fix guides for Shopify, WordPress, Webflow, Next.js
Frequently asked
How is A11yPing different from UserWay?
JavaScript overlay that injects ARIA at runtime. Marketed as "one line of code" compliance. A11yPing focuses on a defensible, dated audit record at $39/site/mo with per-CMS fix guides instead of overlays or affiliate handoffs.
Is UserWay a defensible accessibility solution in court?
Overlay tools like UserWay have been cited by name in 2024–2025 plaintiff briefs as evidence of bad-faith compliance. They patch HTML at runtime but don't produce a defensible audit history.
How much does A11yPing cost?
A11yPing is $39/site/mo flat — every page on the site, weekly scans, hosted accessibility statement, and email digest.
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