WAVE
8.4#2 in accessibility testing softwareFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
VisitWAVE vs Web Accessibility Toolkit
Web Accessibility Toolkit
6.1#117 in website accessibility toolsFrom $48 a yearWebSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | WAVE | Web Accessibility Toolkit |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Scan scope | page | page |
| WCAG version | wcag 2.2 | wcag 2.1 |
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
Web Accessibility Toolkit plans
- 3 Websites$48 a year
- Unlimited Websites$148, paid once
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 Web Accessibility Toolkit if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.