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Ariada vs Testaro
Both stand on accessibility testing software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan ExtensionSelf-hostedWeb
Ariada combines accessibility rules, workflow automation, and evidence generation without requiring an account or API key. Its static, public-page scan scope may not fit sites that require interaction or private access.
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Testaro provides a broad, self-hosted collection of web accessibility and standards checks in a uniform reporting workflow. Its installation requirements and WAVE’s URL-only limitation matter when planning coverage.
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| Ariada | Testaro | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Extension, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | ariada.org | github.com |
| On accessibility testing software | #22 of 168 | #18 of 168 |
Ariada: what it does well
- Free modules under the EUPL-1.2 license
- Scans WCAG 2.2 AA and EAA requirements
- Produces VPAT 2.5 INT and accessibility.json files
- Adapters listed for five testing frameworks
What to know first
- Hosted scans cover public URLs only
- Scans do not interact with controls or logged-in views
Testaro: what it does well
- MIT-licensed and free to install independently
- Combines results from many rule engines
- About 1,300 rules across listed engines
- Supports daemon and single-job execution
- Includes remediation guidance and mobile testing
What to know first
- Requires Node.js 22.12 or later
- Playwright browser binaries must also be installed
- WAVE cannot test non-URL-accessible page states
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