axe-core
7.2#38 in accessibility testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtension
Visitaxe-core vs WAVE
What both publish
| Fact | axe-core | WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Headquarters | Herndon, Virginia, USA | Logan, Utah, United States |
| Scan scope | page | page |
| WCAG version | wcag 2.2 | wcag 2.2 |
axe-core plans
- axe-coreFree
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-core if…
axe-core suits developers who want to add automated accessibility checks to tests for websites or other HTML interfaces. Teams should plan for manual review of uncertain results and JSDOM's stated limitations.
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.