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a11yTools vs cypress-axe
Both stand on website accessibility tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
a11yTools gathers accessibility checks, simulations, writing aids, translation, and awareness activities in one free web collection. Its tools are useful for early design and content review, while the collection remains under continual expansion.
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cypress-axe adds configurable axe-core accessibility assertions to Cypress tests, including scoped checks, impact filters, retries, and callbacks. Teams needing manual review or remediation guidance will need other tools.
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| a11yTools | cypress-axe | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | a11ytools.com | github.com |
| On website accessibility tools | #93 of 133 | #89 of 133 |
a11yTools: what it does well
- Free access to all listed tools
- Contrast checks reference WCAG AA and AAA
- Translation covers 26 languages
- Includes color-vision simulation and typography checks
- Offers inclusive persona generation
What to know first
- Available on the web only
- The collection is described as continually expanding
- Voluntary contributions are invited
cypress-axe: what it does well
- Automates WCAG 2.0 checks
- Supports document or scoped DOM analysis
- Filters violations by impact
- Retries checks for dynamic content
- MIT-licensed and free
What to know first
- No manual review tools
- No mobile testing support
- No remediation guidance
- Requires Cypress and axe-core installation
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