Accessibly vs BarrierFreeSite
Two Shopify apps, side by side: detected stores, momentum, reviews, plans, listed features and who runs each. Store counts as of Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibly, Nov 6, 2026 for BarrierFreeSite.
The short answer
- Only BarrierFreeSite lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Accessibly and $19/month for BarrierFreeSite.
- Accessibly lists 15 features BarrierFreeSite’s listing doesn’t mention, including AI-powered, Alt text, Analytics.
Head to head
Helps with ADA & WCAG Compliance. Online Store 2.0 Compatible.
- United States
- Germany
- Canada
Momentum
New reviews each month
Review pace is the clearest public read on how fast an app is winning new merchants.
Standard
- · 20+ features
- · Bigger text & cursor
- · Change contrast & brightness
- · Highlight links
- · Readable fonts
- · Reading line
Premium
- · AI for ALT tags
- · Analytics
- · Brand customization
- · Custom trigger options
- · Developer-friendly headless option
- · Hide forever button
Enterprise
- · AI-powered automated fixes
- · Advanced ARIA fixes
- · Automated accessibility audits
- · Form accessibility
- · Priority support
- · Real-time improvements
Free
- · Identification of top critical issues
- · Manual accessibility scans
- · Readiness score calculation
Monitor
- · Assistive tools (widget) included
- · Automated alerts and notifications
- · Continuous accessibility monitoring
- · Full scan history and trend analysis
Coverage counts what each App Store listing names. Every feature, checked off app by app, is in Shoplist.
See every featureOur service helps you comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG), ensuring that your store is easy to use and navigate for everyone. With our help, you can create a more inclusive and welcoming environment for all of your customers.
BFS helps merchants improve store accessibility with an on-site widget, automated scans, and ongoing monitoring. Customers can adjust display settings and use accessibility profiles, while merchants can review issues, track changes, and respond faster as the store evolves.
- Content, color and navigation related items can be applied by visitor instantly.
- Background features like AI generated image alt text, skip to content, menu etc.
- Accessibility Statement and its template included within the widget.
- In-depth analytics track engagement, guiding accessibility enhancements.
- Automated accessibility scans across key store pages
- Accessibility widget with customer profiles and display controls
- Continuous monitoring for new issues after store changes
- Clear reports with issue history and change tracking
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 |  Accessibly | |
|---|---|---|
| Detected stores | 4,338 | Not published |
| Net store change, 28 days | −24 | 0 |
| Stores added, 28 days | 35 | Not enough data |
| Big-brand share | 27% | Not enough data |
| Top store categories | Apparel & Accessories, Health & Beauty, Food, Beverages & Tobacco | Not published |
| Top store countries | United States, Germany, Canada | Not published |
Reviews
| Measure | Accessibly | |
|---|---|---|
| App Store rating | 4.7 ★ | Not published |
| App Store reviews | 27 | Not published |
| New reviews, 28 days | 0 | Not enough data |
| Reviewers a year or more in | Not enough data | Not enough data |
Pricing
| Measure | Accessibly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not listed | Yes |
| Lowest paid monthly plan | $5/month(ahead) | $19/month |
| Longest free trial | 7 days | 7 days |
| Plans listed | 3 | 2 |
Listing
| Measure | Accessibly | |
|---|---|---|
| Shopify category rank | #38 | Not enough data |
| Shopify App Charts | #2 in Accessibility | Not on this week’s charts |
| Built for Shopify | No | No |
| Launched | Sep 13, 2019 | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Languages | 1 | 1 |
| Developer | On The Map Marketing | Netkodo |
FAQ
Accessibly and BarrierFreeSite: common questions
- Is Accessibly or BarrierFreeSite cheaper?
- Only BarrierFreeSite lists a free plan. Paid plans start at $5/month for Accessibly and $19/month for BarrierFreeSite. 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?
- Accessibly lists 15 the others don’t mention, such as AI-powered, Alt text, Analytics, AODA. 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 Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibly, Nov 6, 2026 for BarrierFreeSite; 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 Nov 9, 2026 for Accessibly, Nov 6, 2026 for BarrierFreeSite. 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.