Pa11y
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VisitPa11y vs WAVE
What both publish
| Fact | Pa11y | WAVE |
|---|---|---|
| API access | Yes | Yes |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Scan scope | site | page |
| Scheduled scans | Yes | Yes |
| WCAG version | wcag 2.1 | wcag 2.2 |
Pa11y plans
- Pa11y open-source toolsFree
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 Pa11y if…
Pa11y suits web designers and developers who need page-level accessibility checks, including teams incorporating checks into continuous integration. Its dashboard and webservice options also suit users who want recurring scans or a custom reporting interface.
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.