WAVE
8.4#2 in accessibility testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitWAVE vs wcagc
What both publish
| Fact | WAVE | wcagc |
|---|---|---|
| Browser extension | Yes | The extension runs axe-core checks on the currently open page, including localhost, staging, and signed-in screens. |
| Headquarters | Logan, Utah, United States | Poznań, Poland |
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
wcagc plans
- FreeFree
- Starter€50 a year
- Pro€290 a year
- Agency€990 a year
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.
Pick wcagc if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.