Overlays are overused

Stuck using tools that tell you about your problems, but don't actually solve them? TestParty goes beyond band-aid solutions and delivers sustainable, integrated accessibility.

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pain points

The struggles you know too well

User Experience Breakdowns

Overlays play nice with your UI, but not with the tools real users rely on to navigate it.

See It Work Right

Surface-Level Solutions

They slap on a widget and call it a day: your code stays broken, your problems stay put.

Fix The Real Issues

Empty Assurances

They promise compliance but leave your brand exposed and users unimpressed.

Protect Your Brand

A $1M wake-up call for the industry

In 2025, the FTC required accessiBe to pay $1 million to settle allegations that it made misleading claims about accessWidget's ability to make websites WCAG-compliant—a warning for the broader overlay category.

A million-dollar warning:

What the FTC's settlement involving accessWidget by accessiBe means for businesses relying on accessibility overlays.

Read the FTC guidance

testparty vs. overlays

From patchwork to partnership.

Typical Accessibility Overlays

Superficial, cosmetic fixes
Fragile & temporary results
Minimal upskilling and company training
Negative community reputation

TestParty

Effortless AI-driven code remediation
Reliable, sustainable improvements
Embed accessibility training and awareness throughout product lifecycle
Trusted tool with commitment to enhancing tech for all users

testparty vs. overlays

Feature Checklist

Typical Overlays

List of features	TestParty	Typical accessibility overlays
Manual WCAG 2.2 AA website testing *	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Unlimited licenses per product team	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Automated WCAG 2.2 AA website testing	Feature is available	Feature is available
Automated WCAG 2.2 AA website remediation	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Automated sitemap scanning nightly	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Automated mobile testing	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Automated mobile remediation	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Automated PDF to HTML remediation	Feature is available	Feature is not available
SOC2 compliant	Feature is available	Feature is not available
Weekly product updates	Feature is available	Feature is not available

* Manual support via partnerships with outside vendors

Overlay capabilities vary by provider. This comparison describes conventional client-side overlay products that modify a page at runtime rather than remediating its source code.

"Achieving WCAG 2.2 AA compliance in under two weeks felt impossible until we partnered with TestParty… They didn't just help us achieve compliance—they helped us build a better, more inclusive user experience by addressing root issues rather than applying quick fixes."

Bharat Arimilli

Senior Software Engineer at Pasito

TestParty vs Overlays FAQ

Not quite. Overlays often mask issues rather than fixing them in code, meaning you're still at risk for non-compliance. TestParty ensures your accessibility is real, sustainable, and standards-based.