RE: Seeking Automated WCAG Testing Tool with Quick Client Report Sharing

The desktop version of SortSite can export an HTML version of its report, and it would be easy to add a logo to that. Although the HTML version looks the same as the report in the tool, it lacks the ability to drill down into the source code. This may not matter for your client.

However, I would advise against sending the raw results from any automated testing tool. Our experience is that many of the results cannot be taken at face value. Issues include:


  *   Tools report false positives due to bugs in the tool.
  *   Tools report false positives due to the use of heuristics that don’t always give the correct result.
  *   Some false positives can cause multiple knock-on errors.
  *   Tools identify real faults, but diagnose and report them incorrectly.
  *   Tools identify real faults and diagnose and report them correctly, but recommend the wrong remedial action.
  *   Tools identify real faults that have no effect on the user experience and can be ignored.

These raw reports are of little value to clients. The value you provide to your client is in the analysis of the raw reports and provision of corrected results and recommendations.

We make an exception for our US clients because our advice to them is different from non-US clients. Due to the high prevalence of so-called drive-by law suits from ambulance chasing lawyers who use automated testing tools to identify potential targets, we recommend fixing all issues including false positives so automated tools don’t find any issues at all. In such cases, there is value in sending the raw report to the client.

Steve Green
Managing Director
Test Partners Ltd


From: Kiran <kiranph@gmail.com>
Sent: Tuesday, February 6, 2024 3:40 PM
To: w3c WAI List <w3c-wai-ig@w3.org>
Subject: Seeking Automated WCAG Testing Tool with Quick Client Report Sharing

Hey all,

I understand the importance of manual testing for thorough accessibility assessment. However, I am seeking an automated WCAG testing tool that facilitates quick sharing of reports with clients for swift review, featuring our company logo for branding consistency.

Are you aware of any such tool/platform I can use at a reasonable price?

Thanks!
~ Kiran