How Much Does PDF Accessibility Remediation Cost?

Organizations often ask for a price upfront when planning PDF accessibility remediation. In practice, costs vary widely depending on document structure, complexity, and compliance requirements. This page explains what affects pricing, typical cost ranges, and how to get an accurate estimate.

What factors affect PDF accessibility remediation cost?

PDF accessibility remediation pricing is driven by the actual work required, not file size alone. Common cost factors include:

• Number of pages

• Document structure (headings, lists, tables)

• Scanned vs digital PDFs

• Complex tables or financial data

• Forms and interactive fields

• Charts, images, and alternative text requirements

• Required standard (WCAG, PDF/UA, Section 508, AODA)

Documents with inconsistent tagging or complex layouts require more manual work and therefore cost more.

Typical cost ranges (general guidance)

While every project is different, the following ranges provide general guidance only:

• Simple documents (clean structure, minimal tables): lower cost per page

• Moderately complex documents (tables, images, multiple sections): mid-range pricing

• Highly complex documents (forms, financial statements, scanned content): higher per-page cost

Because automated tools cannot fully remediate PDFs, human review and correction is required for compliance-ready results.

Why pricing varies so much between providers

Large pricing differences usually come down to:

• Automation-only vs human-reviewed work

• Scope of compliance validation

• Whether screen reader testing is included

• Quality control and re-testing

Low prices often indicate partial fixes that may not pass audits or procurement reviews.

How long does PDF accessibility remediation take?

Turnaround time depends on:

• Volume of documents

• Complexity

• Required compliance standard

Small projects may be completed quickly, while large or complex document sets require staged delivery. Timelines are confirmed after document review.

How to get an accurate cost estimate

The only reliable way to estimate remediation cost is to review the documents themselves.

We offer free PDF accessibility testing, which allows us to:

• Identify accessibility issues

• Assess complexity

• Provide a realistic quote and timeline

If you need a cost estimate for PDF accessibility remediation, you can start with free accessibility testing or request a quote based on your specific documents.