axe Auditor
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Visitaxe Auditor vs WAVE
What both publish
| Fact | axe Auditor | WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Herndon, Virginia, United States | Logan, Utah, United States |
axe Auditor plans
- axe AuditorPriced on request
WAVE plans
- Subscription API — 250–999 credits$10 a month
- Subscription API — 1,000–9,999 credits—
- Subscription API — 10,000+ credits—
- Stand-alone API — Basic$4,000 a year
- Stand-alone API — Expanded$8,000 a year
- Stand-alone API — Unlimited$12,000 a year
Pick axe Auditor if…
It suits accessibility practitioners in agencies, companies, and consulting firms who need guided manual testing and reporting. Jira integration may suit SaaS or Private Cloud users whose administrators can configure the connection and issue template.
Pick WAVE if…
WAVE suits web teams that want automated accessibility checks alongside tools for human review. Its extensions, scheduled audits, and CI support may fit teams working with authenticated pages or continuous integration.