WAVE

Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool.

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Overview

WAVE (Web Accessibility Evaluation Tool) is a suite of evaluation tools developed by WebAIM to help authors make their web content more accessible. It provides visual feedback about the accessibility of a web page by injecting icons and indicators into the page.

✨ Key Features

  • Free Online Accessibility Checker
  • Chrome & Firefox Browser Extensions
  • Identifies WCAG Errors & Alerts
  • Visual Feedback on the Web Page
  • API for automated testing

🎯 Key Differentiators

  • Completely free for online use and as a browser extension.
  • Provides intuitive, visual feedback directly on the web page.
  • Developed by the respected accessibility organization WebAIM.

Unique Value: Provides a free, easy-to-use, and powerful tool for evaluating web accessibility, making it accessible for everyone to start improving their websites.

🎯 Use Cases (3)

Quickly checking the accessibility of a single web page. Educating developers and designers on accessibility issues. Integrating accessibility testing into development workflows.

✅ Best For

  • Widely used by developers, designers, and accessibility professionals for quick accessibility checks.

💡 Check With Vendor

Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:

  • Organizations needing a comprehensive accessibility management and reporting platform for multiple websites.

🏆 Alternatives

Axe DevTools Accessibility Insights Lighthouse

Offers a more visual and intuitive way of understanding accessibility issues on a page compared to some other developer-focused tools.

💻 Platforms

Web (Online Tool & Browser Extension) API

🔌 Integrations

API

🔒 Compliance & Security

✓ WCAG 2.1

💰 Pricing

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Free Tier Available

Free tier: Free online tool and browser extensions are fully functional.

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