What a VPAT costs in 2026, and what you pay for

The template is free. The cost is in the testing behind it.

Published prices

• Accessible.org lists $350 for the WCAG edition, $550 for Section 508, $650 for EN 301 549 and $950 for International, plus the audit. It says most audits cost between $1,250 and $2,750.
• ADA Compliance Pros quotes $1,850 to $4,450 including the audit.

These are vendors' own figures from 2026. Large, complex applications can cost much more. Get written quotes.

Why it costs what it does

A person has to test each criterion with a keyboard and a screen reader. The more screens you have, the longer that takes. A report written without that work is cheap, and a reviewer can usually tell.

Your options

• Consultant: independent and experienced. Some buyers want this.
• Do it yourself with the free template: free in money, costly in time, with no guidance.
• Scan-only tools: fast, but a scan cannot cover all of WCAG, and reviewers treat automated-only testing as a red flag.
• A guided workspace such as GoodACR: your team does the testing, with instructions. You keep the evidence, and you stay responsible for the answers.

Remember the second report

A report describes one version. Many universities want one under 12 to 18 months old. Budget for updates, not one purchase.