100 Accessibility Tools for More Inclusive Digital Work

Ardelia Team · October 14, 2026 · 4 min read

There is no single “best” accessibility tool for every founder, product, or audience. A screen reader user, a caption reader, a developer checking keyboard behavior, and a team remediating PDFs have different needs. The most useful stack combines automated checks with manual review and, where possible, feedback from disabled people.

This is a non-ranked directory of 100 tools and services worth researching. Some are built into operating systems or common workplace products; others are specialized platforms. Availability, pricing, supported formats, and regional coverage can change, so teams should verify fit before adopting a tool.

Screen readers and braille tools

• NVDA — a widely used free screen reader for Windows.
• JAWS — a screen reader for Windows.
• VoiceOver — Apple’s built-in screen reader.
• TalkBack — Google’s Android screen reader.
• Narrator — Microsoft’s built-in Windows screen reader.
• Orca — a screen reader for Linux desktop environments.
• ChromeVox — a screen reader for ChromeOS.
• Dolphin ScreenReader — a Windows screen reader.
• Commentary Screen Reader — a screen reader for Android devices.
• BRLTTY — software that supports braille displays and speech output.

Web accessibility testing

• axe DevTools — browser-based accessibility testing tools from Deque.
• WAVE — web accessibility evaluation tools from WebAIM.
• Lighthouse — Chrome’s auditing tool, including accessibility checks.
• Accessibility Insights — Microsoft’s testing suite for web and desktop experiences.
• ARC Toolkit — browser testing tools from TPGi.
• IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker — testing tools and rules from IBM.
• Siteimprove Accessibility — a platform for scanning and managing website issues.
• Tenon — accessibility testing APIs and tools.
• Pa11y — open-source command-line accessibility testing tools.
• QualWeb — an automated web accessibility evaluator.

Color, contrast, and visual design

• Stark — accessibility tools for design and product workflows.
• Color Oracle — a color-vision deficiency simulator.
• WhoCanUse — a color contrast checker with readable examples.
• APCA Contrast Calculator — a calculator based on the Accessible Perceptual Contrast Algorithm.
• Colour Contrast Analyser — a contrast-checking application from TPGi.
• Contrast — a macOS color contrast utility.
• Able — tools for color accessibility decisions.
• Tanaguru Contrast-Finder — a tool for finding more accessible color combinations.
• Leonardo — an open-source color system generator from Adobe.
• Accessible Colors — a browser-based color contrast checker.

Captions, transcription, and meetings

• Otter — transcription and meeting-note software.
• Descript — audio and video editing software with transcription workflows.
• Rev — captioning and transcription services.
• 3Play Media — captioning, transcription, and audio description services.
• Caption.Ed — captioning and note-taking software.
• Web Captioner — browser-based live captioning.
• Live Transcribe — Android speech-to-text support.
• Ava — live captioning for conversations and meetings.
• Kapwing — video editing software with subtitle workflows.
• YouTube Studio — video publishing tools that support caption management.

Voice control and communication

• Dragon Professional — speech recognition and dictation software.
• Voice Control — Apple’s voice-based device control feature.
• Voice Access — Android’s voice-based device control feature.
• Talon Voice — voice control software for computer use.
• Grid 3 — augmentative and alternative communication software.
• Proloquo2Go — an AAC communication app.
• TouchChat — an AAC communication app.
• CoughDrop — cloud-based AAC software.
• Predictable — text-to-speech communication software.
• ClaroSpeak — text-to-speech and communication support.

Reading and learning support

• Read&Write — literacy support software.
• Microsoft Immersive Reader — a reading support feature in Microsoft products.
• NaturalReader — text-to-speech software.
• Speechify — text-to-speech software.
• Kurzweil 3000 — literacy and learning support software.
• Learning Ally — an audiobook and learning support service.
• Bookshare — an accessible online library for eligible readers.
• OpenDyslexic — a typeface designed with dyslexia in mind.
• BeeLine Reader — reading software that uses color gradients.
• Glean — note-taking software for learning workflows.

Vision, navigation, and environmental support

• Seeing AI — Microsoft’s app for describing visual information.
• Be My Eyes — an app that connects blind and low-vision users with assistance.
• Envision AI — visual recognition tools for blind and low-vision users.
• Aira — remote visual interpretation services.
• Lookout — Google’s assistance app for Android.
• Lazarillo — navigation support for blind and low-vision users.
• NaviLens — tagged navigation technology.
• BlindSquare — an orientation and navigation app.
• Waymap — navigation technology for indoor and outdoor settings.
• Supersense — an app that helps identify text and objects.

Accessible documents and PDFs

• Adobe Acrobat Accessibility Checker — built-in PDF accessibility checks.
• PAC — PDF Accessibility Checker.
• CommonLook PDF — PDF accessibility remediation software.
• axesPDF — PDF accessibility tools.
• Grackle Docs — accessibility tools for Google Workspace documents.
• Equidox — PDF remediation software.
• Allyant — document accessibility services and software.
• SensusAccess — document conversion and accessibility support.
• PAVE — a web-based PDF accessibility evaluation tool.
• Microsoft Accessibility Checker — checks available in Microsoft 365 apps.

Developer and design-system resources

• Storybook Accessibility — an accessibility testing add-on for Storybook.
• eslint-plugin-jsx-a11y — linting rules for JSX accessibility issues.
• React Aria — accessible component and interaction primitives.
• Adobe Spectrum — a design system with accessibility guidance.
• GOV.UK Design System — public design patterns and components.
• U.S. Web Design System — accessible components and standards for public services.
• Material Design — Google’s design guidance, including accessibility documentation.
• Shopify Polaris — Shopify’s design system and component library.
• Headless UI — unstyled UI components with accessibility considerations.
• Radix Primitives — low-level UI components for product interfaces.

Monitoring and remediation platforms

• AudioEye — digital accessibility software and services.
• UserWay — accessibility tools and services for websites.
• accessiBe — website accessibility products and services.
• EqualWeb — accessibility software and services.
• Recite Me — website accessibility and language support tools.
• FACIL’iti — interface personalization tools.
• Max Access — web accessibility software and services.
• User1st — digital accessibility software and services.
• Crownpeak Digital Quality — digital quality and accessibility monitoring.
• Monsido — website governance and accessibility monitoring.

Automated scanners can identify many repeatable issues, but they cannot determine whether every interaction is understandable, every label is meaningful, or every workflow works with assistive technology. Manual keyboard testing and user research remain essential.

For a small team, a sensible starting point is usually one browser testing tool, keyboard-only checks, a screen reader test on the platforms customers use, and a reliable captioning process. As the product grows, document workflows, design-system guardrails, and ongoing monitoring can make accessibility less of a last-minute audit and more of a normal part of shipping work.