Side by side
cypress-axe vs WCAGwise
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.
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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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WCAGwise provides a free local scanning workflow and a paid tier for whole-site audits and reporting. Automated results are an audit aid, not a replacement for manual review or legal advice.
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| cypress-axe | WCAGwise | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Extension |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $49, paid once |
| Plans published | 1 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | wcagwise.com |
| On accessibility testing software | #99 of 169 | #95 of 169 |
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
WCAGwise: what it does well
- Free unlimited single-page scans
- Runs audits locally in the browser
- Severity-ranked findings with WCAG criteria
- Pro offers whole-site PDF reports
- Includes remediation guidance
What to know first
- No manual review tools
- No mobile testing
- No CI/CD integration
- Firefox build is only on the roadmap
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