How IncludeDocs Compares
We researched the most widely used PDF accessibility tools in 2026. Here's how they stack up — feature by feature, price by price.
Feature comparison table
| Feature | IncludeDocs← Our tool | Adobe Acrobat Pro | Foxit PDF Editor | PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker) | PAVE 2.0 | Professional Services(e.g. Allyant) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | FreeNo account needed | $19.99/moAnnual plan | $10.83/mo$129.99/year billed annually | FreeWindows only | FreeWeb-based | $5–$25/pagePer document page |
| Automatic Remediation | ✓ | Manual | Manual | ✗ | Semi-auto | ✓ |
| AI-Generated Alt Text | ✓ | Manual | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Accessibility Score | ✓ | Checker only | Checker only | Validator only | Basic | ✓ |
| Audio Summary | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Braille Edition (BRF) | ✓ | Save as text only | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | Extra cost |
| No Account Required | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Works On | Web (any device) | Windows / Mac (desktop app) | Windows / Mac / Web | Windows only (download required) | Web (any device) | Submit & wait (5+ business days) |
Tool-by-Tool Notes
IncludeDocsOur tool
Free · No account needed
All-in-one: remediates, scores, generates alt text, produces audio summary and full Braille edition in one upload.
Adobe Acrobat Pro
$19.99/mo · Annual plan
Industry-standard tool but requires manual remediation. Alt text must be added image-by-image. No AI generation, no audio summary, no BRF Braille output.
Foxit PDF Editor
$10.83/mo · $129.99/year billed annually
Includes one-click autotag and a guided accessibility checker — similar workflow to Acrobat. Alt text must be added manually image-by-image. No AI-generated alt text for accessibility, no audio summary, no Braille output.
PAC (PDF Accessibility Checker)
Free · Windows only
Excellent free validator — industry gold standard for checking PDF/UA and WCAG conformance. PAC 2026 Beta adds an AI tab for semantic review, but it still does not fix or remediate documents. Checker only — no remediation.
PAVE 2.0
Free · Web-based
Free guided remediation tool with an 8-step semi-automatic process for non-experts. It helps with tagging and structure, but alt text must be entered manually — no AI generation. No audio summary, no Braille output. Not recommended for confidential documents (web-based upload).
Professional Services (e.g. Allyant)
$5–$25/page · Per document page
High-quality human-reviewed remediation. Allyant's confirmed rates: $5/page (regular), $8/page (scanned), $25/page (Word/Excel/PPT). A 20-page scanned document costs ~$160. Standard turnaround is 5 business days — not instant.
A note on this comparison
This comparison reflects our research as of April 2026 based on publicly available pricing and feature documentation. We've done our best to represent each tool fairly and accurately. Pricing and features change — we recommend verifying current details directly with each vendor.
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