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Accessibility.build Desktop

Free#8 of 23 in Color Contrast Checker Software

Accessibility.build Desktop: A focused Mac app for checking on-screen contrast and documenting accessibility issues. Ranked #8 of 23 in Color Contrast Checker Software by our editors (7.7/10); pricing: Free plan; best for mac users auditing on-screen designs.

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At a glance

Editor score
7.7 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Mac users auditing on-screen designs
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
None
WCAG standards
2.2
Facts checked
4 Oct 2026

Where it wins
- Samples gradients for worst-case pixels and suggests passing colors
- Annotates issues with WCAG criteria and severity
- Exports issue lists to GitHub or Jira
Where it doesn't
- Available only on macOS 12 or later with Apple Silicon
- Does not support batch color-pair checks
- Focuses on on-screen checks rather than full-page scans

Our verdict on Accessibility.build Desktop

Accessibility.build Desktop is a free menu-bar app for designers, developers, and accessibility auditors who need to check colors directly on a Mac screen. Its contrast picker samples foreground and background pixels through a magnified loupe, then reports WCAG AA/AAA and APCA results. It also includes a colorblind lens, touch-target measurement, and tools to capture and annotate accessibility issues. The published platform requirements are macOS 12 or later on Apple Silicon, so it is not an option for teams working on other operating systems.

The central workflow is suited to visual review of designs and interfaces already on screen. Gradient sampling looks for the worst-case pixel rather than relying on a single point, and the app suggests passing color fixes. Captures can include WCAG criteria and severity, with redaction available; issue lists can be exported for GitHub or Jira. According to the vendor, processing is local to the Mac. These features make the app relevant to individual reviewers as well as teams that want to pass documented findings into an existing issue workflow, though batch color-pair checking is not supported.

The free plan includes the contrast picker, issue capture and annotation, and colorblind lens. Full-page WCAG scans and PDF audit reports are described as planned paid-tier features, not part of the current free tool. Choose Accessibility.build Desktop for on-screen contrast checks and issue documentation on a supported Mac; consider another checker if your work depends on full-page scans today, batch comparisons, or a non-macOS platform.

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Accessibility.build Desktop pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Accessibility.build Desktop fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	None
WCAG standards	2.2
Contrast modes	Text
Contrast suggestions	Yes
Design integrations	GitHub, Jira
Platforms	macOS
Batch color-pair checks	No
Deployment	Desktop
Platforms	macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	2 integrations: GitHub, Jira
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	accessibility.build
Facts checked	4 Oct 2026

Accessibility.build Desktop integrations

Accessibility.build Desktop lists 2 integrations on its own site.

GitHub
Jira

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