IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker
8.1#6 in accessibility testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionSelf-hosted
VisitIBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker vs WAVE
What both publish
| Fact | IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker | WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| Browser extension | The Chrome extension runs inside Developer Tools and helps locate accessibility problems and possible fixes. | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Scan scope | page | page |
IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker plans
- Free and open sourceFree
- Free/open-source toolkitFree
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 IBM Equal Access Accessibility Checker if…
It suits web developers and accessibility auditors who need automated page checks or CI/CD integrations. It can also help teams review scan results in browser DevTools.
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.