Stark

Stark is a comprehensive, integrated suite of accessibility tools designed for modern software development teams. It empowers designers, developers, product managers, and accessibility experts to build, test, and maintain inclusive and compliant digital products. By embedding directly into the tools your team already uses, Stark streamlines the entire accessibility workflow, transforming it from a months-long process into a matter of minutes. The platform provides an end-to-end solution, covering every stage from initial design mockups in Figma and Sketch to code repositories on GitHub and live, in-production applications. With AI-powered automation at its core, Stark proactively scans for issues, offers intelligent remediation suggestions, and provides real-time insights, making accessibility a seamless and efficient part of the development lifecycle.

How to use Stark

Getting started with Stark is designed to be intuitive and non-disruptive. First, integrate Stark with your existing tools. This can be done by installing the Stark plugin for design software like Figma, Sketch, or Adobe XD, or by using the browser extensions for Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and more. For developers, Stark connects directly to code repositories like GitHub. Once integrated, Stark begins to work alongside your team. Designers can run manual or automated scans on their designs to check for issues like contrast, typography, and alt text. Developers can use Stark to test code from early implementation through to QA, catching bugs before they reach production. Product and compliance managers can use the Stark web app to monitor progress across all projects, view real-time reports, and manage the company's overall accessibility posture through the central Compliance Center.

Core Features of Stark

• End-to-End Workflow Integration: Seamlessly integrates with Figma, Sketch, Adobe XD, GitHub, and popular web browsers, meeting your team where they work.
• AI-Powered Automation: Utilizes AI to automatically scan design files and code repositories, quickly identifying accessibility issues and providing intelligent suggestions for fixes.
• Continuous Accessibility Monitoring: Offers real-time reports and insights on the accessibility status of design files, code, and live websites/applications in a centralized dashboard.
• Compliance Center: A centralized hub to manage, document, and audit your company’s accessibility posture against regulatory frameworks like WCAG, helping to streamline compliance efforts.
• Real-time Collaboration: Enables teams to manage their accessibility workflow collaboratively, with features for assigning tasks, tracking progress, and generating reports.
• Enterprise-Grade Security: Built with a focus on security, offering SSO, GDPR / SOC2 certification, and a zero-trust policy to protect customer data and IP.
• Comprehensive Tooling: Includes a wide range of tools for both automated and manual testing, such as contrast checkers, focus order tools, alt-text annotations, and more.

Use Cases for Stark

Stark is versatile and valuable for various roles within an organization. Designers use it to create accessible designs from the start, checking color contrast, touch targets, and typography directly within their design files, preventing costly fixes later. Developers leverage Stark to audit their code during implementation and in CI/CD pipelines, ensuring new features are compliant before deployment. Product Managers gain a high-level overview of accessibility across all projects, using real-time reports to track progress and ensure product goals align with compliance requirements. Compliance Managers use the Compliance Center to monitor the organization's adherence to standards, assign controls, and easily access evidence for audits, mitigating legal risks.

Advantages of Stark

The primary advantage of Stark is its ability to significantly increase development velocity while ensuring compliance. By integrating directly into existing workflows, it eliminates the need for context switching and a steep learning curve. It is up to 10x faster than traditional accessibility testing methods. Stark dramatically reduces costs by identifying and fixing up to 56% of accessibility issues in the design phase, where remediation is up to 100x cheaper than in production code. Furthermore, it mitigates legal and business risks by providing a robust framework for achieving and maintaining compliance with standards like WCAG. The platform's enterprise-grade security and scalability make it a trusted solution for companies of all sizes.

Pricing and Plans

Stark offers a flexible pricing structure for individuals and teams of all sizes.
Starter (Free): For individuals and teams starting with accessibility. Includes limited roles, up to 5 team projects, manual scans, and 14-day report data storage.
Launch (From $2,500/year): For smaller teams needing collaboration. Includes 3 editors, 25 viewers, unlimited projects, weekly automated scans, and full access to tooling.
Grow (From $6,000/year): For larger teams aiming for end-to-end compliance. Includes 10 editors, 50 viewers, daily scans, ticketing system integration, and the Compliance Center.
Scale (From $15,000/year): For organizations with custom needs. Includes 20 editors, unlimited viewers, real-time scans, SSO, priority support, and advanced security features.