Lumi vs accessiBe
Why overlays don’t fix accessibility - and what does
accessiBe sells JavaScript overlay widgets that claim to make websites accessible. In practice, 22.6% of ADA lawsuits in 2025 targeted sites with accessibility widgets installed. Overlays don't fix underlying code - they inject a layer on top that often interferes with screen readers.
What Lumi finds that accessiBe misses
Finds the actual code-level issues so you can fix them permanently
No JavaScript injected into your site - privacy-first
Multi-engine scanning catches real issues, not surface symptoms
CI/CD integration prevents new issues from shipping
Score tracking shows genuine progress over time
Path to professional manual audit via Livana
Transparent about what automation can and can't do
Where accessiBe falls short
Overlays don't fix underlying HTML/CSS issues
22.6% of ADA lawsuits in 2025 targeted overlay-using sites
Widely criticised by disability advocates
Can interfere with screen readers
No CI/CD integration
False sense of compliance
Multiple lawsuits and FTC complaints against overlay providers