AudioEye

AudioEye’s moat is moderate and evolving. Components: Intangible assets 65/100 (portfolio of 26 issued US patents, brand credibility in accessibility, and accumulated know-how).

Switching costs 60/100 (customers integrate scripts, workflows and reporting into their websites and processes; legal risk management favors continuity with a documented program). Network effects 20/100 (limited two-sided network dynamics).

Cost advantage 45/100 (automation and scale in SMB channel vs. bespoke consultants, but larger players could match with resources). Efficient scale 50/100 (the category is specialized with compliance nuance, but not capacity-constrained).

Weighting these factors, we score the moat at 63. Key evidence includes the patent portfolio, scaled partner and enterprise channels, and a documented stance that combines automation with expert remediation rather than claiming full automation solves compliance.

Risks to durability include: platform vendors embedding AI-native accessibility at the CMS, browser, or device layers; and ongoing industry pushback against simplistic overlays, which pressures commoditized offerings.