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WAVE combines page-level WCAG 2.2 error checks with tools that support human evaluation. Its Chrome, Firefox, and Edge extensions can examine password-protected, locally stored, and highly dynamic pages, and custom viewport sizes help assess mobile breakpoints. For repeat audits, it supports scheduled checks and CI systems such as Selenium and Puppeteer; its API returns JSON or XML and can work with authenticated and intranet pages. A free plan is available, with paid options starting at $10, and supported platforms include web, extensions, API, Linux, macOS, and Windows.

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    IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

    Free plan Open source APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

    Free standards-mapped checks for developers and auditors — IBM Equal Access is a free checker with a rule engine that maps checks to accessibility standards, while WAVE offers paid API and stand-alone options.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Alfa

    by Alfa
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Free standards-based testing of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript sites — Alfa is an open testing engine for HTML, CSS, and JavaScript sites and includes remediation guidance, unlike WAVE’s page scan limit of 250.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Axe DevTools

    by Axe DevTools
    Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

    Free-start API accessibility checks — Axe DevTools offers a free plan with API access and CI/CD integration, while WAVE also provides scheduled audits and authenticated-page support.

    9.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Axe Developer Hub

    by Axe Developer Hub
    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Teams needing mobile testing and remediation guidance — Axe Developer Hub adds mobile testing and remediation guidance, while WAVE offers browser extensions and scheduled audits.

    7.5 Pricing on request Visit site
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    axe-core

    by axe-core
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb

    Free WCAG 2.2 checks integrated into development — axe-core is a free page-level API and CI/CD option, while WAVE adds scheduled audits and browser extensions for protected pages.

    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    Accessibility Insights for Web

    by Accessibility Insights for Web
    Free plan ExtensionWeb

    Developers finding and fixing web accessibility issues — Accessibility Insights for Web focuses on helping developers find and fix web accessibility issues, while WAVE also supports scheduled audits and an API.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Gamyata

    Free plan Web

    Web teams wanting automated and manual review tools — Gamyata combines automated scans, manual review tools, and AI perspectives, while WAVE supports browser extensions and authenticated-page checks.

    Free plan Visit site
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    AccessLint

    Free plan APIExtensionMac+1
    7.6 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    AccessibilityChecker.org

    by AccessibilityChecker.org
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.5 From $69/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
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    Stark

    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $198/user/yr Visit site
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    Welcoming Web

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $19/mo Visit site
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    Total Validator

    by Total Validator
    Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    pour

    Free plan APIExtensioniPhone+4
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    A11yInspect

    by A11yInspect
    Free plan ExtensionLinuxMac+1
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $120/yr · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Pa11y

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3
    7.5 Free plan Visit site
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    TestParty

    by TestParty
    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    GitHub Accessibility Scanner

    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Assistiv Labs

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneLinux+3
    7.4 From $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Testaro

    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    Asqatasun

    by Asqatasun
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    7.4 Open source Visit site
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    Scanpoof

    Free plan APIWeb
    7.3 From $29/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Ariada

    Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb
    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    DARTSuite

    Free plan APIExtensionWeb
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $59/mo Visit site
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    PDFix Desktop

    by PDFix Desktop
    Free plan APILinuxMac+2
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $599/user/yr Visit site
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    Accessibility Insights for Windows

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1
    7.3 Free plan Visit site

That breadth can come with costs and limits: page scans are capped at 250, API use consumes credits, and stand-alone API licenses have annual fees. A different tool may suit developers seeking free checks, teams that need remediation guidance, or projects requiring mobile testing or an alternative evaluation method. Compare the scope of checks, workflow integrations, platforms, and pricing before switching; a free tool may fit a focused development workflow, while WAVE’s scheduled audits and authenticated-page support may matter more for recurring review.

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