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ARC Toolkit vs WAVE: catalog facts
ARC Toolkit	WAVE
Free Free to install from the Chrome Web Store.	Freemium The online tool and extensions are free; the API and stand-alone testing engine are paid.
Browser extension	Web, Browser extension
Runs inside the browser on the current page Uses TPGi's ARC rules engine	Shows issues in place on the page Extensions for Chrome, Firefox and Edge
Checks one page at a time Automated checks do not replace manual testing	Bulk testing requires the paid API or engine Automated results still need human judgement
Browser extension	Web application, Browser extension
Closed source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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