How does OnlyEnable pricing compare to Deque Systems?

OnlyEnable starts at $29/mo for the widget-only plan. Deque Systems starts at Custom (enterprise) (equivalent to $500–$10,000+/mo). OnlyEnable also includes a free 5-page WCAG 2.1 AA audit upfront and offers monthly billing with no annual contract lock-in.

Does OnlyEnable include manual audits unlike Deque Systems?

Yes. Unlike Deque Systems, OnlyEnable includes manual WCAG 2.1 AA audits performed by accessibility specialists starting from the $99/mo Widget + Audit plan. Deque Systems sells audits as a separate, more expensive add-on. OnlyEnable also provides source-code fix recommendations that your developers can ship — not just an overlay layer.

OnlyEnable wins 7 of 10 categories

The better Deque Systems alternative

Looking for something better than Deque Systems? OnlyEnable gives you the same widget capability plus manual WCAG 2.1 AA audits and source-code remediation — at a lower starting price and without annual contract lock-in.

Our Verdict

OnlyEnable is the practical choice for most businesses. Deque's expertise is unquestionable, but their services are priced for enterprise budgets and require technical implementation resources most SMBs don't have. OnlyEnable uses the same axe-core engine for automated scanning, adds a visitor widget and affordable manual audits, and costs a fraction of even a single Deque consulting engagement — all with no sales call required.

OnlyEnable wins 7 of 10 feature categories

OnlyEnable wins

Tie

Deque Systems wins

Feature-by-feature comparison

Every feature rated. Green check = clear winner in that category.

Feature	OnlyEnable	Deque Systems
Accessibility widget for visitors
Automated testing engine quality	axe-core powered	axe-core creators
CI/CD developer integration	Via axe-core	WorldSpace Attest
Manual WCAG audit included	Included ($99/mo+)	Consulting add-on ($$$$)
Source-code fix recommendations		Consulting only
Self-serve signup
Starting price	$29/mo	Custom enterprise quote
Monthly billing		Annual/multi-year contracts
Free initial audit
Community trust / expert reputation	Strong	Excellent

Why teams switch

Why teams switch to OnlyEnable from Deque Systems

Accessible to every business — no enterprise budget or developer team required

Visitor-facing widget included from $29/mo — Deque offers no equivalent product

Manual WCAG audits included from $99/mo — Deque charges thousands for equivalent consulting

Self-serve: start in minutes, no sales call required

Monthly billing, cancel anytime — no multi-year consulting contracts

Complete compliance program (widget + audit + remediation) in one platform

Free 5-page audit so you see real value before paying

Where Deque Systems falls short

Honest drawbacks to know before you sign up.

Enterprise-only pricing — no self-serve plans, all custom quotes

Implementation requires significant technical resources and developer time

Primarily a testing and consulting firm — no visitor-facing accessibility widget included

axe DevTools and WorldSpace Attest are developer tools; non-technical teams find them inaccessible

Long sales cycles and onboarding timelines typical of consulting engagements

Manual audits are premium consulting engagements costing thousands of dollars

In fairness — Deque Systems's strengths:

Created axe-core, the industry-standard open-source accessibility testing engine used by thousands of tools
Deep technical expertise — highly respected in the accessibility community
WorldSpace Attest platform integrates with CI/CD pipelines for developer-focused automated testing

When Deque Systems might still make sense

Deque makes sense for large enterprises undergoing a comprehensive accessibility transformation program who need expert consulting, developer toolchain integration, and the credibility of working with the axe-core creators.

For everyone else — which is the vast majority of businesses — OnlyEnable is the better choice.

Pricing — we cost less, include more

BETTER VALUE

OnlyEnable

$29/mo

Widget + updates.

Audits + remediation from $99/mo.

Manual WCAG audits included
Source-code fix recommendations
Monthly billing, cancel anytime
Free initial audit

Deque Systems

Custom (enterprise)

Equivalent: $500–$10,000+/mo

Widget only. Audits usually extra.

Audits sold separately
No source-code fixes
No free initial audit

Switch from Deque Systems in 5 minutes

Start with a free audit — see what OnlyEnable finds before you commit. 5-page WCAG 2.1 AA review, 48-hour turnaround, no credit card.

Fair-use note: All Deque Systems information is based on publicly available data as of 2026. Pricing, features, and positioning change — verify current details at Deque Systems's official site. Our comparisons aim to be accurate; we welcome corrections.