RGAA 4 compliance
without the government look
DSFR is the French government's design system. It's excellent for public administrations. But if you're a private company, you need RGAA compliance without being forced into a .gouv.fr aesthetic.
Methodology: This page is based on publicly available sources — design.numerique.gouv.fr and the official DSFR GitHub repository — as of April 2026. All claims about DSFR are sourced from official government documentation.
Feature comparison
✅ Confirmed · ❌ Not applicable or not available
| Dimension | Konform | DSFR |
|---|---|---|
| RGAA 4.1.2 compliance documentation | Per-component RGAA 4.1.2 criterion mapping | Full RGAA 4.1.2 documentation (official government reference) |
| Designed for private companies | Core audience: private companies, agencies, SaaS products | Designed exclusively for French public administration |
| Custom branding | Your design tokens, your brand identity | Fixed government aesthetic — the .gouv.fr design language is mandatory (design.numerique.gouv.fr) |
| React components | React + TypeScript npm package | React integration available via @codegouvfr/react-dsfr |
| Pricing | €149/yr — licence includes compliance docs, updates as standards evolve | Free — funded by the French government, includes .gouv.fr brand |
| Audit-ready per-component documentation | WCAG 2.2 AA + RGAA 4.1.2 + EN 301 549 per component | Comprehensive accessibility documentation per component |
| Custom design tokens | Fully customisable: colours, spacing, typography | Design tokens are locked to the government design system |
DSFR data sourced from design.numerique.gouv.fr and github.com/GouvernementFR/dsfr (April 2026). DSFR is RGAA 4.1.2 compliant — this comparison is about audience and aesthetic fit, not compliance quality.
When you should use DSFR
If you're building a French public administration website, DSFR is the right choice — and it's mandated. The DSFR exists precisely to give citizens a consistent, trusted experience across all government services. It's well-documented, actively maintained, and fully RGAA 4.1.2 compliant.
- Central government ministries and agencies
- Local authorities (communes, départements, régions)
- Public hospitals, universities, and public broadcasters
- Any organisation delivering digital public services under DINUM guidelines
Official source: design.numerique.gouv.fr
When you should use Konform
Private companies cannot use DSFR — its design language is reserved for public sector use. If your product needs to look like yours, not like a government portal, Konform gives you RGAA 4.1.2 compliance documentation without imposing any visual identity.
- Private companies with annual revenue over €250M (obligated by the EAA from 2025)
- Digital agencies building accessible products for private clients
- SaaS products that need compliance documentation for procurement or audits
- E-commerce platforms required to meet EN 301 549 under the European Accessibility Act
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RGAA compliance that fits your brand
Konform ships accessible React components with WCAG 2.2 AA, RGAA 4.1.2, and EN 301 549 documentation — with your design tokens, not the government's. Review pricing or try the free tools.
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