Accessibility & Inclusive Product Engineering

WCAG Audit Cost: What Drives the Price of an Accessibility Audit

Accessibility audit quotes vary as widely as VAPT quotes, for the same reason: they are rarely quoting the same scope. Here is what actually moves the price.

01

Scope by templates, not pages

Unique templates, components and user journeys drive effort, not total page count.

02

Depth of testing

Automated scans versus manual testing with screen readers and keyboard-only navigation.

03

Add-ons

VPAT/ACR preparation, user testing with people with disabilities, and retesting fixes.

A WCAG audit evaluates a website, app or document set against the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines, usually WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 at Level AA. Cost follows scope and depth.

What drives WCAG audit cost

  • Unique templates and journeys: a site with thousands of pages may have only a few dozen unique templates. Auditors sample templates, components and key user journeys (sign-up, checkout, forms).
  • Platforms: web, iOS and Android apps, and PDFs or other documents each add effort.
  • WCAG version and level: WCAG 2.2 AA adds criteria beyond 2.1 AA; AAA is rarely required in full.
  • Assistive-technology coverage: the matrix of screen readers and browsers (for example NVDA, JAWS, VoiceOver and TalkBack), keyboard-only and magnification testing.
  • User testing: sessions with people with disabilities add real-world evidence that automated and expert testing miss.
  • Deliverables: a findings report with remediation guidance, a VPAT®/ACR, and retesting after fixes.
Beware the scan-only audit: automated tools catch only a portion of WCAG issues. An audit without manual and assistive-technology testing will miss keyboard traps, focus order, screen-reader semantics and more.

Indicative WCAG audit pricing

VVnT SeQuor’s WCAG audit starts from INR 1,50,000 — for example, a small website or a single app’s core journeys, tested manually with assistive technologies against WCAG 2.1 or 2.2 AA. A VPAT®/ACR is an add-on, quoted separately. Multi-platform scopes and user testing with people with disabilities are quoted after scoping.

Indicative, not a fixed quote: the starting price helps you budget; the final quote follows a short scoping discussion.

How long a WCAG audit takes

A focused audit of a small website or a single app’s core journeys typically takes one to two weeks including reporting. Larger, multi-platform scopes take longer, and remediation plus retesting add time afterwards.

How to get comparable quotes

List your unique templates and key journeys, platforms, target WCAG version and level, required deliverables (report, VPAT/ACR, retest) and any legal driver (ADA, Section 508, EAA). Send the same list to every vendor. Our accessibility practice is led by IAAP-certified professionals; for overlays, read why one-line widgets fail.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a WCAG audit cost?

VVnT SeQuor’s WCAG audit starts from INR 1,50,000 for a small scope, with a VPAT/ACR quoted separately as an add-on. Cost depends on unique templates and journeys, platforms, WCAG version and level, assistive-technology coverage, user testing and deliverables such as a VPAT/ACR and retests.

Is an automated accessibility scan enough?

No. Automated tools catch only a portion of WCAG issues; manual and assistive-technology testing are needed for a reliable audit.

How long does a WCAG audit take?

A focused audit of a small site or one app’s core journeys typically takes one to two weeks including reporting; larger scopes take longer.

Should the audit include a VPAT?

If you sell to public-sector or enterprise buyers, yes — an ACR based on the same audit saves duplicate testing.

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