WCAG accessibility audit for SaaS products
Get a prioritised, developer-ready report showing exactly what to fix, in what order, and how. So your product meets WCAG 2.2 AA and European Accessibility Act requirements.
The European Accessibility Act is already in effect
As of June 28, 2025, digital products and services in the EU must meet accessibility requirements. If your SaaS product serves European customers, you're in scope and enforcement has begun.
Automated scanners catch roughly 30% of WCAG issues. The rest require manual testing by someone who understands how real users interact with your product.
That's what our audit covers.
What’s included in the audit
Manual WCAG 2.2 AA review
Screen-by-screen testing of your core user flows against all applicable success criteria. Keyboard navigation, screen reader compatibility, color contrast, focus management, form accessibility.
Prioritized issue backlog
Not a 200-page PDF your team ignores. A structured backlog with severity ratings, affected components, and recommended fixes. Ready to import into your existing project management tool.
Design system recommendations
Accessibility issues traced back to their root in your component library. Instead of patching individual screens, fix the component once and every instance inherits the fix. We're used to design system work.
Built for product teams, not compliance departments
Most accessibility audits give you a report. You forward it to engineering. Engineering has questions. The report doesn't answer them. Months pass.
Our audit is designed around how product teams actually work
Issues are mapped to specific components in your design system, not just WCAG success criteria numbers
Fixes are described in developer language, not legal language
The backlog is structured so you can ship improvements incrementally, starting with the highest-impact issues
We test real user flows, not a random sample of pages
Talk to an Accessibility expert.
A section of an accessibility audit we delivered for Propbinder, showing component-level annotations with severity and fix recommendations.
EDL builds systems that perform like engineering platforms: governed, automated, and measurable. Our approach integrates design, research, and code into a single workflow that scales with your product, not against it.
Our 4-step model
Day 1–3
Discovery
We map your product's core user flows, define the screens in scope, and align on environments (desktop, mobile, both). You get a clear scope document before any testing begins.
Week 1–2
Systemise
Our team tests every in-scope flow against WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria. We use screen readers (NVDA, VoiceOver), keyboard-only navigation, and assistive technology to evaluate real-world usability — not just code compliance.
Week 2–3
Govern
You receive a prioritized backlog of issues with severity ratings, component-level mapping, and recommended fixes. We walk your team through the findings in a live review session.
After
Support and validation
After your team implements fixes, we validate the changes. Need help prioritizing remediation or updating your design system? We're available for follow-up support.
What our audit covers
Visual design
Color contrast, spacing, hierarchy, and visual clarity to ensure accessible and inclusive design.
Form usability and error handling
Accessible forms with clear labels, helpful instructions, error prevention.
Screen layouts and component usage
Logical page structures, predictable layouts, and proper use of interactive elements.
Interaction patterns and navigation
Consistent navigation, intuitive interactions, and accessible components.
Responsive design
Mobile and tablet compatibility, ensuring accessibility across devices and screen sizes.
Keyboard navigation
Full keyboard operability, logical tab order, and visible focus indicators.
Human UX auditors. System thinkers.
Your accessibility audit will be carried out by a project team of UX designers.
Book your free discovery call
A 30-minute call to understand your product, define the audit scope, and give you a fixed quote. No commitment.
No big presentations. No fluff. Just data, systems, and measurable results.
Frederick Andersen
Founder
What does an accessibility audit include?
Our audit includes manual testing of your product's core user flows against WCAG 2.2 AA success criteria. This means screen reader testing, keyboard navigation testing, color contrast analysis, and evaluation of interactive components. You receive a prioritized issue backlog with severity ratings and component-level fix recommendations.
How much does an accessibility audit cost?
Pricing starts from €8.000 for SaaS products with 10–20 core screens. The final cost depends on the number of screens, user flows, and complexity of interactions. We provide a fixed quote after a free scoping call.
How long does an accessibility audit take?
Most audits are completed within 2–3 weeks from kickoff. Complex enterprise platforms with extensive user flows may take longer. We provide a timeline during the scoping call.
What's the difference between an automated scan and a manual audit?
Automated tools catch roughly 30% of WCAG issues — mostly code-level problems like missing alt text or color contrast failures. A manual audit evaluates all success criteria, including interaction patterns, focus management, screen reader compatibility, and real-world usability that automation can't test.
Do we need an accessibility audit for EAA compliance?
The European Accessibility Act (EAA) took effect on June 28, 2025 and requires digital products and services in the EU to meet accessibility standards. An accessibility audit identifies where your product falls short and gives your team a clear path to compliance.
What WCAG version do you test against?
We test against WCAG 2.2 Level AA, which is the current recommended standard and aligns with European Accessibility Act requirements through EN 301 549.
What happens after the audit?
Your team receives a prioritized backlog and live walkthrough. You implement fixes at your own pace. We include 5 hours of validation support to verify changes. If you need ongoing support, we offer long-term design partnerships.
Can you also fix the issues you find?
Yes. Many clients pair the audit with our design partnership service, where we embed with your product team to implement fixes, update your design system, and build accessibility into your ongoing workflow.