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Best Web Accessibility Software in 2026

Web accessibility software helps inspect websites for accessibility issues. This list is for people who need automated scans, manual testing aids, monitoring, or ways to track issues.

21 apps
Research read 28 Sept 2026
How the order is worked out

1

Axe DevTools
by Axe DevTools
Free plan Open source AndroidAPIExtension+6

Choose Axe DevTools for accessibility work that needs automated scans alongside manual review and remediation guidance.

8.9 Free plan Visit site
2

IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker

Free plan Open source APIExtensionSelf-hosted+1

The checker offers browser-based and CI/CD options for identifying accessibility issues, with scan details that can help locate them.

8.8 Free plan Visit site
3

AccessibilityChecker.org
by AccessibilityChecker.org
Free plan APIExtensionWeb

AccessibilityChecker.org combines WCAG 2.2 scanning with recurring schedules and development integrations.

7.5 From $69/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
4

AccessLint

Free plan APIExtensionMac+1

AccessLint combines pull-request feedback with daily monitoring and evidence reports on paid plans. Its checks can identify issues, but they do not block merges or establish compliance.

7.5 Free plan · paid from $19/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
5

Accessibility Insights for Web
by Accessibility Insights for Web
Free plan ExtensionWeb

Accessibility Insights for Web pairs automated checks with guided manual assessment and keyboard-accessibility support. Note the supported browsers and the end of Android availability.

7.3 Free plan Visit site
6

Accessibility Cloud
by Accessibility Cloud
Free plan API

Accessibility Cloud combines site scanning with scheduled monitoring, API access, and development integrations.

7.2 Free plan · paid from €1,980/yr Visit site
7

ANDI

Free plan ExtensionWeb

ANDI provides focused, manual accessibility analysis for individual web pages with useful inspection modules and categorized alerts.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
8

axe-core
by axe-core
Free plan APIExtensionWeb

axe-core offers free automated accessibility rules that can be added to several kinds of test environments.

7.2 Free plan Visit site
9

AInspector for WCAG Evaluation
by AInspector for WCAG Evaluation
Free plan Extension

AInspector combines automated accessibility findings with manual-review prompts and exportable reports.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
10

Pa11y

Free plan APILinuxMac+3

Pa11y covers one-off checks, continuous integration, and daily monitoring, with multiple report formats and selectable standards.

7.1 Free plan Visit site
11

WAVE
by WAVE
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+3

WAVE combines automated page checks with tools that support human evaluation.

6.9 Free plan · paid from $10 Visit site
12

QualWeb
by QualWeb
Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

QualWeb combines several access methods with configurable accessibility checks and reporting.

6.8 Free plan Visit site
13

Pope Tech
by Pope Tech
Free plan API

Pope Tech combines automated website scanning with manual testing options, training and reporting, and also supports Canvas LMS.

6.7 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
14

A11yWatch
by A11yWatch
Paid WebWindowsMac+1

A11yWatch combines automated and manual accessibility work with mobile testing and development integration.

6.1 From $14/mo Visit site
15

Evinced
by Evinced
Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+5

Evinced combines automated accessibility analysis with workflow, design and developer integrations. Its broad tooling suits teams, but there is no free plan and regular pricing is not published.

6.1 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Visit site
16

axe Auditor
by axe Auditor
Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

axe Auditor brings guided manual testing together with automation, remediation guidance, and conformance documentation.

5.8 Pricing on request Visit site
17

axe Monitor
by axe Monitor
Paid APIWeb

axe Monitor combines configurable scans, WCAG 2.2 coverage, prioritization, and progress reporting for accessibility programs.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
18

DubBot

Paid APIWeb

DubBot brings accessibility, content, governance, and reporting checks into one monitoring service.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
19

Siteimprove Accessibility
by Siteimprove Accessibility
Paid AndroidAPIExtension+2

Siteimprove.ai Accessibility combines monitoring, prioritization, workflow checks, and specialist services across varied digital content.

5.4 Pricing on request Visit site
20

tota11y

Free plan Web

5.4 Free plan Visit site
21

Silktide Accessibility
by Silktide Accessibility
Paid ExtensionWeb

Silktide Accessibility pairs large-scale automated checks with human audits and services.

5.1 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, paid starting prices, trials, and open-source licences. Check scan scope, monitoring frequency, manual testing tools, issue tracking, browser extensions, and supported platforms before choosing.

Questions

Can I find free web accessibility software?

Yes. The list includes tools with free plans and tools offered at no cost. Check the terms for the option you choose.

Are open-source accessibility tools available?

Yes. Open-source code is offered by tools on this list. Review the licence before using or modifying the code.

Do these tools offer free trials?

A free trial is offered by tools on the list. Check the trial length and included features for the tool you are considering.

What features can I compare?

Compare free plan details, paid starting price, automated scanning, scan scope, monitoring frequency, manual testing tools, issue tracking, and browser extensions.

Which platforms are supported?

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