AccessGuard: ADA & WCAG vs Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 8, 2026 for Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA.
The short answer
- Only AccessGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AccessGuard and $39/month for Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA.
- Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA lists 19 features AccessGuard’s listing doesn’t mention, including Brightness, Buttons, Certification.
Head to head
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Free
- · 2 full audits every 30 days
- · Accessibility theme add-on
- · Element-level issue details
- · Prioritized fix guidance
- · Real WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA audits
Pro
- · ADA, WCAG and EAA coverage
- · Auto-published accessibility statement
- · Every issue mapped to its WCAG criterion
- · Full WCAG-mapped issue history
- · One-click AI alt text for product images
- · Score trends over time
Basic
- · ADA, WCAG, EAA, & AODA
- · Audits & certification
- · Daily scans
- · Multi-language
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Up to 25k sessions per month
Standard
- · ADA, WCAG, EAA, & AODA
- · Audits & certification
- · Daily scans
- · Multi-language
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Up to 100k sessions per month
Business
- · ADA, WCAG, EAA, & AODA
- · Audits & certification
- · Daily scans
- · Multi-language
- · Screen-Reader & Keyboard Nav
- · Up to 200k sessions per month
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOnline stores increasingly face accessibility lawsuits, and EU rules now apply to anyone selling to European shoppers. AccessGuard runs a real, code-level WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA audit of your live storefront, gives you a clear 0 to 100 score, and maps every issue to the rule it breaks.
AccessibilityWay ensures EAA, ADA & WCAG 2.2 compliance w/ automated alt text (boosts SEO), keyboard navigation & screen reader support. Features customizable widget w/ text-to-speech, dyslexia-friendly fonts, color adjustments, reading line & scroll-to-top button. Includes accessibility statement, compliance certificate & daily scans. Zero speed impact, works w/ all themes & languages.
- Audits your live storefront against WCAG 2.1 and 2.2 AA, not just a checklist
- Scores your accessibility risk and maps each issue to its WCAG criterion
- Writes and applies alt text for product images that are missing it
- Generates and publishes an accessibility statement for your store
- AI-powered alt text, keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, & more
- Customizable widget with reading line, contrast & font size adjustments
- ADA, WCAG 2.1, Section 508, UK Equality Act & EU 2016/2102 compliance support
- Accessibility certificate & statement generator for legal documentation
All the numbers
Every figure, side by side
A green dot marks the app ahead on a measured figure. Estimates, gaps and apps that leave no storefront trace never take the lead.
Adoption
| Measure |  AccessGuard |  Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | Not published | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | 0 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Not published | Not published |
| Top store countries | Not published | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | Not published | 5.0 ★ |
| App Store reviews | Not published | 46 |
| New reviews, 28 days | Not enough data | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | 0% |
Pricing
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Not listed |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $29/month(ahead) | $39/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 5 days |
| Plans listed | 2 | 3 |
Listing
| Measure | AccessGuard | Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #74 | #16(ahead) |
| Shopify App Charts | Not on this week’s charts | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Jun 2, 2026 | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | Wigley Studios LLC | AccessibilityWay |
FAQ
AccessGuard and Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA: common questions
- Is AccessGuard or Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA cheaper?
- Only AccessGuard lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $29/month for AccessGuard and $39/month for Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA. Shoplist compares base prices only between monthly plans in the same currency; usage charges and annual plans vary, so check each plan’s limits.
- What features does each app list that the other doesn’t?
- Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA lists 19 the others don’t mention, such as Brightness, Buttons, Certification, Checkboxes. A feature missing from a listing may still be supported; this compares what each App Store listing says.
- Where does this comparison’s data come from?
- Shoplist crawls Shopify storefronts to detect which apps each store runs, and reads each app’s Shopify App Store listing for reviews, pricing, features and integrations. Store counts are as of Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 8, 2026 for Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA; estimated figures are labeled.
How Shoplist compares apps
Store counts come from Shoplist’s crawl of Shopify storefronts, which detects the apps each store runs; they are as of Oct 13, 2026 for AccessGuard, Nov 8, 2026 for Accessibility Way ADA WCAG EAA. Reviews, ratings, plans, features and integrations come from each app’s Shopify App Store listing. 28-day figures are labeled when estimated, and a figure that is missing or estimated never decides who leads. Read the methodology.