The scope of an accessibility audit is the single biggest factor in what you will pay. A 10-page marketing site and a 200-screen web application require fundamentally different levels of effort, and the price reflects that difference directly.
| Scope Factor | Effect on Price |
|---|---|
| Number of pages or screens | Per-page pricing typically ranges from 100 dollars to 250 dollars, so total cost scales with each addition |
| Conformance level | WCAG 2.2 AA is standard; adding Level AAA criteria increases evaluation time and cost |
| Content types included | PDFs, videos, and interactive components each require specialized evaluation methods |
| Authenticated areas | Logged-in workflows like dashboards or checkout flows add complexity and time |
Page Count Is the Starting Point for Audit Scope Pricing
Most accessibility audits are priced per page or per screen. At 100 dollars to 250 dollars per page, a 10-page site might cost 1,000 dollars to 2,500 dollars. A 30-page site could reach 3,000 dollars to 7,500 dollars.
The page count in an accessibility audit refers to unique templates and functional states, not every individual URL. A blog with 500 posts but one template layout would count the template once, not 500 times. An evaluator selects a representative sample of pages that covers each distinct layout and interaction pattern.
How Conformance Level Changes the Evaluation
WCAG 2.1 AA is the conformance level most organizations target. It is the level referenced in ADA Title II rulemaking and the European Accessibility Act.
Some organizations request evaluation against Level AAA criteria or against WCAG 2.2 AA. Each version and level adds criteria to the evaluation. More criteria means more time per page, which raises the total cost. If your organization only needs AA conformance, specifying that upfront keeps the scope and price contained.
Content Types That Expand Scope
A site made entirely of static HTML pages is faster to evaluate than one with embedded videos, downloadable PDFs, complex forms, or interactive data visualizations. Each content type introduces its own set of WCAG criteria and evaluation methods.
PDF evaluation, for example, is often priced separately from web page evaluation. Document remediation starts at 7 dollars per page, and PDF evaluation follows a similar per-document model. If your site hosts 50 PDFs, that is a meaningful addition to the total cost.
Authenticated and Dynamic Content
Pages behind a login require the evaluator to work within an active session. Multi-step workflows like account creation, checkout flows, or dashboard interactions add screens and functional states that each need individual evaluation.
Dynamic content, such as modal dialogs, expanding menus, or content loaded based on user input, also increases scope. Each state of a component counts as a distinct evaluation target. A single page with three modal dialogs and a multi-step form might represent five or more evaluable states.
Reducing Scope Without Reducing Value
Organizations that want accurate pricing should define their scope before requesting a quote. Identify the number of unique templates, list any authenticated workflows, and note content types beyond standard HTML pages.
Starting with a smaller representative sample is a common approach. Evaluate the 15 most critical templates first, remediate the issues identified, then expand the scope in a follow-up cycle. This keeps the initial investment in the 1,500 dollar to 3,000 dollar range while still producing actionable results.
The relationship between scope and price is linear. The more precisely you define what needs evaluation, the more accurately any provider can quote the work.