What WebAIM does

WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind) is a non-profit service center housed within the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, founded in 1999. The organization's mission is to expand the potential of the web for people with disabilities by providing knowledge, technical skills, tools, and organizational leadership strategies that empower organizations to make their own content accessible. WebAIM serves governmental agencies, educational institutions, Fortune 100 corporations, web developers and designers, and non-profits that need to comply with WCAG, ADA, and Section 508 standards.

The core technology stack centers on WAVE, a registered trademark suite of web accessibility evaluation tools that has analyzed hundreds of millions of web pages since 2001. WAVE is delivered through multiple distribution surfaces: a free online tool, browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge, a hosted Subscription API, a self-hosted Stand-alone API for intranet and secure environments, and a JavaScript Testing Engine that integrates into CI/CD pipelines. The WAVE Accessibility IMpact (AIM) report combines automated analysis with manual expert testing to produce an end-user accessibility score. WebAIM also operates two flagship research assets: the WebAIM Million annual analysis of the top one million websites' home pages, and the Screen Reader User Survey (currently in its 11th edition). In 2025 WebAIM launched AIMee, an accessible AI chatbot for accessibility Q&A.

The business model mixes free community resources with paid professional services and software licensing. Revenue streams include training programs (virtual and on-site web, document, Zoom, and strategic accessibility training, plus an independent-study Document Accessibility course with 20,000+ enrollees), evaluation and consulting services (initial audits typically $2,000-$8,000 plus $240/hour follow-ups, technical assistance, and conformance certification), and WAVE API licensing (Subscription API starting at $10 monthly; enterprise Stand-alone API). WebAIM refers large-scale enterprise monitoring needs to its partner Pope Tech, which resells a WAVE-powered site-wide monitoring platform. Customer logos span the Social Security Administration, IRS, CIA, State of Oklahoma, Cornell, Ohio State, Stanford, PayPal, eBay, Bank of America, Macy's, and others, with distribution and tools delivered globally through the web and partner channels. WebAIM also runs an annual Web Accessibility in Mind Conference and commits 10% of staff time to volunteer community initiatives.

Name

WebAIM

Legal name

WebAIM (Web Accessibility in Mind)

Website

https://webaim.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1999

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

WebAIM is a non-profit service center at Utah State University that provides web accessibility tools (WAVE), training, evaluation, and consulting to help governments, universities, and enterprises make digital content accessible to people with disabilities.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Web Accessibility Software & Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), Web Search Portals, Libraries, Archives, and Other Information Services (5192), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518210)

SIC

Services-Computer Programming, Data Processing, Etc. (7370), Services-Computer Programming Services (7371), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Accessible Content & Document Remediation Tools (EPUB/PDF/Video Accessibility, Alt-Text, WCAG Workflows) (EDAFAKAE)

akta.pro secondary industries

Digital Accessibility & Web/App Compliance (WCAG) (EDALAGAG), Accessibility, Universal Design for Learning (UDL) & Inclusive Content Services (EDAGAKAJ), Accessibility & Inclusive Design Tooling for Authoring (WCAG/508) (EDAFAHAL)

Keywords

• Web accessibility tools
• Accessibility evaluation
• WCAG compliance
• Accessibility training
• Accessibility consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Logan

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Training Services: Virtual and on-site accessibility training programs including web, document, Zoom, and strategic accessibility training. Also includes independent-study document accessibility online course.
2. Evaluation and Consulting: Website accessibility evaluation, reporting, and technical assistance/consulting services. Includes UX design evaluations, WAVE AIM reports, comprehensive accessibility audits, and conformance certification.
3. WAVE API and Tools Licensing: Licensing fees for WAVE Subscription API (starting at $10) and Stand-alone API for enterprise integration and CI/CD pipelines.
4. Conference Revenue: Web Accessibility in Mind Conference held annually with ticket sales for attendees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

WebAIM provides web accessibility evaluation tools (WAVE suite including online tool, browser extensions, and APIs), professional training programs, and evaluation/consulting services to help organizations and individuals create WCAG-compliant accessible web content. The WAVE tool has evaluated millions of web pages since 2001, and the organization offers enterprise accessibility audits, certification, and an AI-powered chatbot (AIMee) for accessibility guidance.

Product overview

WebAIM offers a comprehensive web accessibility ecosystem centered on its flagship WAVE evaluation tool suite, which includes free browser extensions, subscription and stand-alone APIs, and the AIM assessment service. The organization provides professional evaluation, training, and consulting services, and has developed AI-powered tools like the AIMee chatbot. A major annual research initiative (WebAIM Million) provides industry benchmarking data. Pope Tech is an enterprise partner product built on WAVE technology for large-scale site monitoring.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• WAVE: WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools - a suite of evaluation tools that helps authors make web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities.
• AIM (Accessibility IMpact)
• AIMee
• WebAIM Conference
• WebAIM Million Report

Products and services

• WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool WAVE is a suite of evaluation tools that helps authors make web content more accessible to individuals with disabilities by identifying accessibility and WCAG errors while facilitating human evaluation. Available as a free online tool and has evaluated hundreds of millions of web pages since 2001.
• WAVE Browser Extensions Browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, and Edge that allow testing of accessibility directly within the browser, suitable for checking password-protected, locally stored, or highly dynamic pages. Free to use.
• WAVE Subscription API Cloud-hosted API service running on WAVE servers for collecting accessibility data on public website pages, with pricing starting at $10 for basic API usage.
• WAVE Stand-alone API and Testing Engine Self-hosted API and JavaScript testing library that can be licensed for integration into internal infrastructure to test intranet, non-public, and secure pages. Returns results in JSON or XML format and integrates with CI/CD pipelines such as Selenium and Puppeteer.
• WAVE Accessibility IMpact (AIM) Report Assessment service combining automated WAVE data with manual expert testing to provide an AIM score measuring end-user accessibility impact, along with detailed reports and recommendations.
• AIMee (AI Chatbot) An accessible accessibility-focused AI chatbot that answers user questions about web accessibility topics, providing quick guidance on WCAG compliance and best practices.
• WebAIM Training Services Virtual and in-person training programs covering web, document, Zoom, and strategic accessibility topics, including an independent-study Document Accessibility online course with over 20,000 participants enrolled.
• WebAIM Evaluation and Consulting Services Professional services including accessibility audits, UX design evaluations, technical assistance, and website certification for WCAG conformance. Most initial evaluations range from $2,000 to $8,000 including consultation; follow-up evaluations are $240/hour.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 20,000 participants enrolled in Accessible Documents training course
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers23 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability2 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• Pope TechcoreTechnology or IntegrationPope Tech is an enterprise-level web accessibility evaluation system powered by WAVE. It provides site-wide accessibility scanning and monitoring over time, unlimited users, and customizable reporting for organizations. WebAIM refers customers requiring more than individual page evaluation to Pope Tech for enterprise monitoring needs.
• Utah State UniversityflagshipOthersWebAIM is a non-profit service center housed within the Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP) at Utah State University. USU provides institutional support, resources, and administrative infrastructure.
• Institute for Disability Research, Policy & Practice (IDRPP)flagshipOthersIDRPP is one of the largest University Centers for Excellence in Developmental Disabilities, Education, Research, and Services. It provides WebAIM with research infrastructure and connection to disability policy networks.
• Center for Technical Assistance for Excellence in Special Education (TAESE)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerWebAIM collaborates closely with TAESE at Utah State University which administers various technical assistance programs. The collaboration bridges opportunities for new and innovative digital accessibility solutions for educational agencies.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

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