Best Accessibility Testing Software in 2026
Updated
In short: WAVE is ranked #1 of 168 as of 3 October 2026, ahead of Axe DevTools and AccessLint. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Axe DevTools. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Accessibility Tracker at $5/mo.
Accessibility testing software helps you examine digital products for accessibility issues and decide what needs review. Compare automated scans with manual review tools, and consider browser extensions, CI/CD integration, and mobile testing in light of your workflow. WCAG coverage and remediation guidance indicate what each tool addresses; free plans and paid-from prices provide additional context. WAVE, Axe DevTools, and AccessLint are among the options shown, alongside Welcoming Web and A11yInspect. Consider which platforms and stages of testing matter to your work, then weigh the listed capabilities against those needs.
168 accessibility testing software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
23 of the 25 here have a free tier you can use, 0 have open-source code on record, and 0 have full bars: free, open, on most of your devices and documented.
| # | App | Signal | Free tier | Open code | Devices | From | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WAVEWeb · Windows · Mac · Linux · API · Extension | Three bars | — | 4 of 6 | $10/mo | 8.2 | |
| 2 | Axe DevToolsAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.8 | |
| 3 | AccessLintWeb · Mac · API · Extension | Two bars | — | 2 of 6 | $19/mo | 7.6 | |
| 4 | Welcoming WebWeb · Android · iPhone · API | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $19/mo | 7.6 | |
| 5 | A11yInspectWindows · Mac · Linux · Extension | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | $10/mo | 7.6 | |
| 6 | GamyataNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.5 | |
| 7 | AllyShieldWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | €49/mo | 7.5 | |
| 8 | Pope TechAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $25/mo | 7.5 | |
| 9 | TestPartyAPI | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.4 | |
| 10 | Accessibility TrackerWeb · Extension | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $5/mo | 7.4 | |
| 11 | pourWeb · iPhone | One bar | — | 2 of 6 | Free | 7.3 | |
| 12 | AccessiScanWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $29/mo | 7.2 | |
| 13 | ADAGuardWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $49/mo | 7.2 | |
| 14 | Accessibility Checker by Equalize DigitalNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $15.83/mo | 7.1 | |
| 15 | GuardGridNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $49/mo | 7.1 | |
| 16 | LabradorNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | Free | 7.0 | |
| 17 | DARTSuiteNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $59/mo | 7.0 | |
| 18 | AccessSureWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | ₹10,000/mo | 7.0 | |
| 19 | AccessiComplianceWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $49/mo | 7.0 | |
| 20 | AccessMonitorWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | Free | 7.0 | |
| 21 | AccessibilityScanner.appWeb | Two bars | — | 1 of 6 | $15.83/mo | 6.9 | |
| 22 | PDFix DesktopWindows · Mac · Linux | Three bars | — | 3 of 6 | Free | 6.9 | |
| 23 | LiminaWeb | One bar | — | — | 1 of 6 | — | 6.8 |
| 24 | StarkWeb · Android · iPhone | Two bars | — | — | 3 of 6 | $16.50/mo | 6.8 |
| 25 | AccessiToolNo platforms listed | Two bars | — | 0 of 6 | $49/mo | 6.8 |
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Questions about this list
Which accessibility testing software is ranked first on Freedom251?
WAVE is ranked #1 of 168 with a score of 8.2. Axe DevTools is second and AccessLint third.
How many of these have a free plan?
23 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Accessibility Tracker has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked free-and-open first: a usable free tier and open-source code, then the platforms it runs on and its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.