A full-site accessibility overlay widget with AI-generated alt text as one feature.
A full-site accessibility overlay widget with AI-generated alt text as one feature.
| Alta | accessiBe | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Standalone alt text generator | Accessibility overlay widget |
| Price | Free (5 images/day) or $29 one-time/year for Pro | From $490/yr (up to 1,000 monthly pageviews) to $950/yr (10K–25K pageviews); managed plans $1,188–$5,940/yr; Enterprise from $10K |
| Strength | Free to start, and alt text is written into your actual HTML rather than layered on by a JavaScript overlay. | Automated, site-wide remediation across contrast, keyboard navigation and more, not just images — useful if you need broad overlay coverage fast. |
You've already decided an overlay approach fits your accessibility strategy and want image descriptions bundled into that.
You want accurate, reviewable alt text without paying overlay-widget pricing that starts around $490/year.
Independent testing found accessiBe's AI-generated alt text inaccurate in a large share of cases, and accessiBe was fined $1M by the FTC in 2025 for false advertising. Overlay-based alt text also isn't written into page HTML, which limits its SEO value.
Source: accessiBe pricing & review
The European Accessibility Act (June 2025) and ADA lawsuits make missing alt text a real legal risk for businesses selling online.
Google Images drives ~20% of web searches. Descriptive alt text helps your images rank.
2.2 billion people live with visual impairment. Alt text makes your content usable for everyone.
Yes — output is kept under 125 characters, avoids "image of" prefixes, and describes function and content per WCAG guidance. A longer description is also provided for complex images.
No. Images are processed in memory and never stored.
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