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Remediation Cost Calculator
Find out what it's really costing your organisation when accessibility issues are found late in the process, and how much you could save by finding them earlier.
Why use this calculator
Use real-world data
Based on IBM's software vulnerability model
Model different scenarios
See the impact of finding issues earlier
Build your business case
Show the ROI of investing in accessibility
Step 1.Enter your details
Step 2.Set the current distribution
Where are accessibility issues found today?
Step 3.Model an improved future state
Finding issues earlier shows progress. What are your future targets?
Your results
Current scenario
Where your accessibility issues are found today.
Total annual remediation cost
$4,590,000
| Development stage | % of issues | Issues | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design / Requirements | 10% | 100 | $10,000 |
| Development / Implementation | 20% | 200 | $130,000 |
| Testing / QA | 30% | 300 | $450,000 |
| Production / Maintenance | 40% | 400 | $4,000,000 |
Future scenario
What it could look like if you find issues earlier.
Total annual remediation cost
$1,067,500
77% lower cost compared to the current scenario
| Development stage | % of issues | Issues | Total cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design / Requirements | 40% | 400 | $40,000 |
| Development / Implementation | 35% | 350 | $227,500 |
| Testing / QA | 20% | 200 | $300,000 |
| Production / Maintenance | 5% | 50 | $500,000 |
Estimated savings summary
Estimated annual cost savings
$3,522,500
77%
lower remediation cost
35%
reduction in issues reaching production, from 40% today to 5%
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