Pa11y vs WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
Compare Pa11y and WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools on the same questions, with pricing terms and sources shown where they are known.
Pa11y
Free, open source accessibility testing tools for developers and designers to identify and fix web accessibility issues
View Pa11yWAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
Test and fix web accessibility errors across browsers and infrastructure—focus on real user impact, not just WCAG compliance
View WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation ToolsComparison table
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| Question | Pa11y | WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing modelDiffers | Free | Freemium |
| Free planSame for both | Yes | Yes |
| PlatformsSame for both | Web | Web |
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Pricing and limits
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Pa11y
Free plan: Yes
Subscriptions
- Listed price: Free
Pricing verification date unknown. A check was attempted on Sep 22, 2026 but no value was found; that does not verify the prices.
WAVE Web Accessibility Evaluation Tools
Free plan: Yes
Paid pricing could not be verified.
Pricing verification date unknown. A check was attempted on Oct 10, 2026 but no value was found; that does not verify the prices.