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Grackle Docs

Google Docs add-on that checks documents for accessibility issues and exports tagged PDFs for WCAG and PDF/UA. Free checks; paid fixes.

Our take: Grackle Docs is the familiar choice for accessibility checking inside Google Docs, especially at universities that approve it centrally.

Best forAccessible Google Docs
ReviewedPricing: Freemium
6.7 out of 105 criteria · see breakdown
Try GrackleFree checks; Workspace license by quote

Grackle Docs is a Google Docs add-on from GrackleDocs that checks documents for accessibility problems and exports tagged PDFs aimed at WCAG and PDF/UA. It is widely used by universities and public bodies. Checking is free after a 5-day trial; assisted fixes and accessible exports need a Grackle Workspace license priced by quote.

The bottom line

A practical accessibility checker for Google Docs; budget for a license if you need accessible PDF exports.

Our score

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What it is, and why we rate it

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What it really isA Google Docs add-on that checks accessibility and exports tagged PDFs, sold within the Grackle Workspace suite.
Our takeGrackle Docs is the familiar choice for accessibility checking inside Google Docs, especially at universities that approve it centrally.
The free tier tells you what is wrong; fixing it with guidance and exporting accessible PDFs needs a license, and the price is only by quote. If your organization already licenses it, use it on every document you publish.
Why we rate itIt brings accessibility checks and tagged PDF export into Google Docs, and the checks stay free.
The catchThe parts that produce compliant output are paid, and prices are not published.

Best / not good for

Best for
  • Universities and schools using Google Workspace
  • Public sector teams publishing PDFs from Google Docs
  • Anyone needing a quick accessibility check in Docs
Not good for
  • Teams working mainly in Word or PowerPoint
  • Buyers who need a published price
Trade-offs

Friction report

Trade-offs to know before signing up.

  1. Time to value
    Minutes: install from the Marketplace and run a check on an open document.
  2. Scale breakpoint
    After 5 days, fixes and exports need a license priced per user, group or domain.
  3. Walled garden
    Low: documents stay in Google Drive and exports are standard PDF and HTML files.
Still a fit?
If none of these block you, start on the free plan.
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Grackle Docs: free vs paid

OptionPriceWhat you get
Free checkingFreeAccessibility checks continue after the trial
Grackle Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides)Quote-based; 5-day free trialAssisted remediation, accessible PDF and HTML export, support
Grackle Office (Word, PowerPoint)$20/month or $120/year per userSeparate Microsoft 365 add-in
Grackle GOFreeBrowser PDF/UA validator, up to 25 MB per file

From GrackleDocs' free vs paid, price and product pages, checked 4 October 2026. Grackle Workspace is priced per user, per group or per domain on request.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Grackle Docs free?

Partly. Grackle Workspace, which includes Grackle Docs, is free to use for 5 days. After that it keeps checking documents for free, but assisted remediation, accessible PDF export from Docs and Slides, accessible HTML from Sheets and Grackle support need a paid license (checked 4 October 2026).

How much does Grackle Docs cost?

GrackleDocs does not publish Grackle Workspace prices; it quotes per user, per group or per domain. The only published price in the family is Grackle Office for Word and PowerPoint at $20 a month or $120 a year per user (checked 4 October 2026).

What does Grackle Docs do?

It checks Google Docs for accessibility problems such as missing alt text, skipped headings, table headers and color contrast, guides you through fixes, and exports tagged PDFs aimed at WCAG and PDF/UA standards.

How do I use Grackle Docs?

Install Grackle Docs from the Google Workspace Marketplace, open it in a Google Doc and work through the issues it flags. Universities such as UC Berkeley and the University of Minnesota publish step-by-step guides.

Is there a free Grackle checker for PDFs?

Yes. Grackle GO is a free browser tool that validates PDFs against PDF/UA with no account, for files up to 25 MB and up to 10 checks an hour without signing in.

Does Grackle Docs work with Word?

No. Grackle Docs is for Google Docs. GrackleDocs sells Grackle Office as a separate add-in for Word and PowerPoint.

Grackle Docs alternatives

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Sources checked October 4, 2026: Grackle Docs on Google Workspace Marketplace, GrackleDocs free vs paid, GrackleDocs price, Grackle Workspace, Grackle Office, Grackle GO.

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