Top 5 PDF AA Compliance Services
An honest, side-by-side look at the leading PDF accessibility remediation services — so you can choose the right fit for your organisation and budget.
At a Glance
| Service | Price / Page | Turnaround | Automation | Trial / Access | Standards |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Equidox | $3-5 / page + license fees | 1-3 days (operator dependent) | Semi / Manual | No | WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508 |
| CommonLook | $4-8 / page (managed) | 3-10 business days (managed) | Semi / Manual | No | WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508 |
| Allyant | $5-12 / page | 5-15 business days | Semi / Manual | No | WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508 |
| Conga | Enterprise licensing (opaque) | Batch (hours), but deployment takes months | Batch Automated | No | WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508 |
Equidox
AI-assisted with human-in-the-loop editing
Founded: 2016
Approach
Semi-automated with a web-based editor. AI detects structure; operators fine-tune tags manually.
Strengths
- Solid AI detection + human editor workflow
- Zone-based editing for precise control
- Good handling of complex tables
Limitations
- Requires trained operators (learning curve)
- Pricing is per-license + per-page — can get expensive
- Not fully automated; still labour-intensive
- On-premise install required for some deployments
Price
$3-5 / page + license fees
Turnaround
1-3 days (operator dependent)
Max PDF Capacity
Varies by license
Standards
3 covered
Best for: Organisations with dedicated accessibility teams who need fine control.
CommonLook
Enterprise-grade, Acrobat plug-in heritage
Founded: 2005
Approach
Desktop plug-in for Adobe Acrobat + managed services. Deep PDF tag editing at the operator level.
Strengths
- Longest track record in the industry
- Very granular tag control via Acrobat plug-in
- Managed service option for hands-off remediation
- Strong enterprise relationships (government, education)
Limitations
- Requires Adobe Acrobat Pro ($240 / yr per seat)
- Plug-in is Windows-only
- Steep learning curve; certification training needed
- Managed services are expensive and slow
Price
$4-8 / page (managed)
Turnaround
3-10 business days (managed)
Max PDF Capacity
Unlimited (manual)
Standards
3 covered
Best for: Large government agencies already embedded in Adobe Acrobat workflows.
Allyant (formerly Accessible360)
Full-service accessibility consultancy
Founded: 2017
Approach
Human-led manual remediation supported by proprietary tools. Also offers auditing & training.
Strengths
- Manual human QA for every document
- Offers audits, training, and consulting beyond PDF
- Good for complex / design-heavy PDFs
Limitations
- Manual process — slow turnaround (days to weeks)
- Expensive: volume pricing typically $5-12 / page
- Not self-service; requires project scoping
- No free trial or instant access
Price
$5-12 / page
Turnaround
5-15 business days
Max PDF Capacity
Project-based
Standards
3 covered
Best for: Organisations that need white-glove service and are less price-sensitive.
Conga (formerly DocOrigin / Crawford Tech)
Enterprise batch document transformation
Founded: 2000
Approach
Server-based batch processing. Integrates with enterprise document workflows (ERP, ECM, print streams).
Strengths
- Handles massive batch volumes (millions of pages)
- Integrates with enterprise print and output systems
- Strong in transactional documents (statements, invoices)
Limitations
- Enterprise-only — no self-service or small-batch option
- Complex deployment, long implementation cycles
- Pricing is opaque (annual license + consulting)
- Not suited for ad-hoc / one-off remediation
Price
Enterprise licensing (opaque)
Turnaround
Batch (hours), but deployment takes months
Max PDF Capacity
Millions (batch)
Standards
3 covered
Best for: Large enterprises producing millions of transactional documents.
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AI-powered, fully automated, simple $2/page pricing
Founded: 2026
Approach
Fully automated AI pipeline. Upload your PDF and receive a fully remediated, compliant document back in minutes — not days.
Price
$2 / page
Turnaround
2-10 min (automated)
Max PDF Capacity
24 MB per file
Standards
4 covered
What You Get
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4 Standards Covered
WCAG 2.1 AA, PDF/UA-1, Section 508, and ADA Title II. One remediation covers all the compliance frameworks that matter.
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