Crucible Scan is available as a free plugin with optional Pro upgrades. The free version is fully functional for small sites — there are no artificial limitations on scan quality or accuracy.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Free | Single | Multi5 | Agency25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual Scans | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| View Results & Dashboard | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Resolve & Dismiss Issues | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dynamic Content Filters | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Pages per Scan | 10 | 100 | 250 | 500 |
| Scan History | 7 days | 90 days | 180 days | 365 days |
| Full Site Scans | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scheduled Scans | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| CSV Export | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| PDF Report | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPAT Generation | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Edit & Locate | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Change Detection | — | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Priority Support | — | — | — | ✓ |
What Free Includes
The free plugin provides the complete scanning engine with all 15 automated WCAG tests, the compliance dashboard, issue resolution and dismissal workflow, dynamic content filtering, and status persistence across scans. It supports up to 10 pages per scan with a 7-day history retention.
What Pro Adds
Pro extends the free plugin with professional compliance documentation: branded PDF reports, VPAT/ACR generation in four editions (WCAG, Section 508, EU, International), EU accessibility statement generation, CSV export, and Edit & Locate. Pro also adds scheduled automated scans and change detection for regression monitoring.
License Tiers
| Tier | Sites | Pages per Scan | History |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single | 1 | 100 | 90 days |
| Multi5 | 5 | 250 | 180 days |
| Agency25 | 25 | 500 | 365 days |
How to Upgrade
Purchase a license at crucibleinsight.com/pricing. You will receive a .zip file and a license key by email. Upload the Pro plugin, activate it, and enter your key in Crucible Scan → Settings → License.