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AChecker vs axe DevTools: catalog facts
ACheckeraxe DevTools
Free

Single checks are free; automatic monitoring is a paid ACHECKS subscription.

Freemium

The browser extension has a free tier; wider toolkits are paid and sold through Deque.

Web Web, Browser extension
  • Checks by URL, file upload or pasted HTML
  • Choice of several guideline sets and levels
  • Built on the widely used axe-core rules engine
  • Checks run directly in the browser on the current page
  • Guidelines stop at WCAG 2.0
  • Older interface with limited explanation of fixes
  • Automated checks do not replace manual accessibility testing
  • Advanced features are enterprise products sold through sales
Web application Hosted service, Browser extension
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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