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Small budget for more accessibility - with a big impact for people with disabilities

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BFSG: in force since June 28, 2025

Accessibility: better for people. Better for risk.

Accessibility is both a human responsibility and a legal requirement. The best time to assess your status and improve systematically is now.

The Barrierefreiheitsstärkungsgesetz (BFSG) became active on June 28, 2025. Authorities can issue fines for non-compliance (up to €100,000).

Two risks: legal & human

Legal risk

BFSG is active – enforcement is happening. Without compliance evidence, you risk fines, proceedings, and loss of trust.

  • Authorities can issue fines up to €100,000
  • Audits and complaints can start at any time
  • Missing documentation weakens your position (e.g. §17 / good-faith)
  • Reputational damage and lost tenders are real
Human impact

Barriers frustrate users – and exclude people with disabilities from essential digital services.

  • 1 billion people worldwide have disabilities
  • Barriers exclude people from essential digital services
  • Inaccessible sites lose potential customers
The navable Solution

Make your website accessible for everyone while protecting your business:

Help Your Users

  • Identify and fix barriers for inclusion of all
  • Automatic fixes for some barriers via navable widget
  • Personal customization options for all users

Protect Your Business

  • Automatically identify ~57% of WCAG 2.1 violations
  • Monitor accessibility status
  • Create accessibility statement via AI generator
  • Professional audit reports and documentation
  • Reduce legal risks and fines

Is your company affected by the BFSG?

Next: scroll down for a clear step-by-step path to BFSG compliance with navable.

Legal Requirement

The Audit Paradox: Why Even Exempt Companies Must Test

BFSG mandates conformity assessments for all covered companies. Even if you plan to claim §17 exemption, you must first conduct an audit to document barriers and costs.

Audit = Mandatory

"Conformity assessment (Anlage 2 BFSG)" is not optional. It's your legal proof of due diligence, whether you comply or claim exemption.

Exemptions Need Evidence

§17 "disproportionate burden" requires audit data showing what barriers exist and remediation costs. No audit = no exemption defense.

navable = Fast & Easy

Automated navable audits meet BFSG standards for "internal production control." Get audit-ready in days, not months.

Timeline to Enforcement

  • Now: Audit Window

    Complete conformity assessment to understand barriers
  • Decide: Comply or Exempt

    Choose path: fix barriers OR document §17 exemption
  • Jan 2026: Market Enforcement

    Authorities begin formal inspections. Fines up to €100,000 possible.

Your Path to BFSG Compliance and more Users

Start affordable and improve systematically – invest only if needed

Start with navable at 35,00€/month → fix identified issues → assess §17 exemption → continue to agencies if exemption doesn't apply

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starting at 35,00€/month

Start with navable tools

Automated audits identify ~57% of WCAG 2.1 AA violations instantly

  • Automated WCAG 2.1 AA scanning
  • Automated documentation and report of violations
  • Generate web accessibility statement with AI generator
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Critical Decision Point

Assess §17 Exemption Eligibility

Determine if you qualify for disproportionate burden exemption

  • Economic burden analysis
  • Documentation of exemption criteria
  • Formal exemption request preparation
  • Evidence package for authorities
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If exemption doesn't apply

Fix Identified Issues

Use AI prompts to resolve detected violations systematically

  • Fix recommendations from navable
  • Copy AI prompts for fixing into your IDE
  • Re-run scans to verify fixes
  • Update web accessibility statement
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If exemption doesn't apply

Continue to Full Compliance

Partner with agencies for the remaining ~43% – only if exemption not possible

  • Pre-scanned website saves agency time
  • Faster manual audits (40-60% time savings)
  • Faster problem resolution through prep work
  • Generally lower agency costs due to prep work with navable
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Goal Accomplished

: Compliance & Success

Full accessibility achieved – fines avoided and more people included in your product

  • BFSG compliance achieved – fines avoided
  • Barriers removed – more people can use your website
  • Expanded customer base through improved accessibility
  • Increased return on investment through inclusion and customer satisfaction
Complete BFSG Compliance Toolkit

The way to BFSG compliance with navable accessibility tools

Identify. Document. Fix. Repeat.

navable Audit

Automated audits identify ~57% of WCAG 2.1 AA violations - results in seconds, not weeks

On-Demand Scans

Manual trigger – results in seconds

One-Click Import

Upload/paste URLs, start flexible scans.

AI Prompts for Easy Fixing

AI prompts to copy-paste into any AI code editor to fix detected violations

WCAG 2.1/2.2 AA Analysis

Automated checks (contrast, ARIA, alt text, etc.) with fixing hints.

Scheduled Scans

Automated audits on configurable schedule

Documentation & Analytics

Detailed reports and documentation plus accessibility progress history

Audit tool preview

Start Your Complete Compliance Journey

From €35,00/month for the full suite. Try the widget free.

Why navable?

Mission: Affordable Accessibility
Accessibility should never be a privilege. navable empowers small and mid-sized businesses to meet legal requirements—while creating genuine improvements for people with disabilities.
Measurable Progress That Matters
From data to action. Our platform doesn't just show violations—it guides your progress. You see how each optimization makes your website more accessible.
Honest Automation
We don't oversell automation. About 57% of barriers are automatically detectable—the rest, we explain transparently so you can improve strategically.
Documented & Verifiable
Compliance with substance. From audit reports to accessibility statements: navable delivers complete proof of your progress and commitment.
Efficient Issue Resolution
From problem to solution in seconds. With our fix prompts for AI code editors, violations are resolved quickly and cleanly—even without expert knowledge.
Made in Germany
Privacy meets engineering excellence. Built in Germany, hosted in Europe, and strictly GDPR-compliant—trust without compromise.

Simple, Transparent Pricing

Choose the plan that fits your compliance journey and path

Freemium

Basic accessibility for everyone

0/Monthly

Prices shown per month when subscribing for 1 year

  • navable Widget
  • Page visits: 5,000
  • Number of supported pages: unlimited
  • General
  • Support: Community
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Starter

For Single SMBs

35/Monthly

Prices shown per month when subscribing for 1 year

  • Everything in Freemium
  • navable Widget
  • Page visits: 100,000
  • Automatic Progressive Accessibility Enhancements
  • navable Audit
  • Number of Audits per Month: 5
  • On-Demand Scans
  • navable Accessibility Statement AI Generator
  • LLM (AI Model): Standard
  • General
  • Support: Email support
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Plus

For Growing SMBs

85/Monthly

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  • Everything in Starter
  • navable Widget
  • Page visits: 1,000,000
  • Customizable
  • No Branding
  • navable Audit
  • Number of Audits per Month: 50
  • Scheduled Audit Runs
  • Reporting (Download + Mail)
  • Analytics / History
  • navable Accessibility Statement AI Generator
  • LLM (AI Model): Premium
  • General
  • Support: Priority email support
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Pro

For bigger SMBs and Enterprises

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Custom extensions and pricing available

  • Everything in Plus
  • navable Widget
  • Page visits: unlimited
  • navable Audit
  • Number of Audits per Month: Custom
  • Webhook Integration for Audit Runs
  • Semantic Web Accessibility Analysis
  • VPAT AI Generator
  • General
  • Support: Priority support
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Frequently Asked Questions

Choose Your Path to BFSG Compliance