Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)

Accessibility Insights is a free, open source accessibility testing tool from Microsoft. Its browser extension for Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge tests webpages and web applications.

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Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) is a security, legal and HR perk from Microsoft, offering free browser extension (Chrome, Edge), with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)

Accessibility Insights for Web is a browser extension for Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge. Its download page says it is free and open source. Its FastPass check catches common accessibility issues in less than 5 minutes, and the tools are open source on GitHub.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free with no time limit.
Other requirements: The extension is for Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge only. Telemetry is opt-in, according to Microsoft's page.

How to claim

How to apply for Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)

Steps to apply

1Download the extension from the Accessibility Insights downloads page.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on accessibilityinsights.io/downloads on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Other ways to get a deal on Microsoft

Mercury gives its customers a deal on Microsoft. It is separate from Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free), with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Mercury PerksMicrosoft for Startups: $5k credits + moreFor Mercury business account holders
- Your Startup has not already received more than a total of $10,000 in free Azure.
- Your headquarters must reside in the countries covered by our Azure global infrastructure.
- Your startup has not gone through a Series D or later funding round.
Compare all 273 Mercury Perks On Mercury: the Microsoft perk

Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.

Questions

Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free): common questions

What do you get with Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)?

Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) offers free browser extension (Chrome, Edge).

Who qualifies for Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)?

Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) is open to any startup, with no funding required. The extension is for Chrome and the new Microsoft Edge only. Telemetry is opt-in, according to Microsoft's page.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)?

No. Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free)?

Download the extension from the Accessibility Insights downloads page. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free), and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) available outside the US?

Microsoft Accessibility Insights for Web (free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Complete guideMicrosoft for Startups: The 2026 Azure Credits GuideMicrosoft for Startups in 2026: the $200 start, five milestones to $150K in Azure credits, the Investor Network code, and what the credits will not pay for.Free accessibility checkers, comparedAccessibility Insights's free plan next to every other free accessibility checkerWhat each accessibility checker gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each provider's own page.