Axe DevTools

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The ultimate digital accessibility testing solution

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Overview

Axe DevTools is an automated accessibility testing platform that helps teams identify and fix accessibility issues across web and mobile applications. It combines AI-powered automation with intelligent guided tests to catch issues early in the development lifecycle while maintaining a commitment to zero false positives.

Features

22 features across 14 categories

AI Testing(1)

Intelligent Guided Tests (IGTs)AIPremium

AI-enhanced testing that finds more accessibility issues than automation alone through guided, expert-aligned checks

AI Tools(1)

Axe AssistantAIPremium

AI chatbot trained on authoritative accessibility knowledge base to provide guidance and support

Code Analysis(1)

Axe DevTools LinterPremium

Static code analysis tool that catches accessibility issues while you code and blocks inaccessible code in pull requests

Also in: Veracode, Parasoft

Compliance(1)

WCAG Standards Alignment

Testing aligned with WCAG accessibility standards and expert accessibility knowledge

Also in: Insider CDP, Airtable, 1Password

Configuration(1)

Rules and Standards ControlPremium

Customize and configure accessibility rules and standards to match organizational requirements

Deployment(1)

On-Premises and Private Cloud DeploymentPremium

Deploy Axe DevTools on-premises, in private cloud, or offline for enhanced security and compliance

Also in: Kubernetes Dashboard, Hugging Face, Bitwarden

Documentation(1)

Remediation Documentation

Clear, actionable guidance for fixing identified accessibility issues

IDE Tools(1)

Axe MCP ServerAIPremium

Access Axe DevTools capabilities within your IDE with one-click code-level fixes

Integration(4)

API IntegrationPremium

APIs with zero maintenance for seamless integration with automated testing frameworks

CI/CD Pipeline IntegrationPremium

Embed accessibility testing directly into CI/CD workflows to catch issues at every pull request

IDE Integration

Test accessibility within your integrated development environment while coding

Jira IntegrationPremium

Seamlessly integrate accessibility testing results with Jira for issue tracking and management

Mobile Testing(1)

Mobile Accessibility TestingPremium

Test mobile applications with or without source code access using automated UI tests and React Native linting

Quality Assurance(1)

Zero False Positives Commitment

Guaranteed accurate results with no false positives to eliminate wasted developer time

Reporting(2)

Business Intelligence ReportingPremium

Advanced reporting and monitoring to track accessibility progress across projects and teams

Issue DeduplicationAIPremium

Automatically deduplicate and filter issues to eliminate redundant findings

Security(1)

Single Sign-On (SSO)Premium

Enterprise SSO support for secure access management across teams

Testing Tools(5)

Automated Test IntegrationPremium

Integrate accessibility testing into existing automated test frameworks and workflows

Basic Automation

Automated accessibility testing powered by Axe-core for basic page-by-page analysis

Browser Extension

Test accessibility within the browser extension for interactive testing of web applications

Individual Component TestingPremium

Test specific components in isolation for accessibility issues

User Flow AnalysisPremium

Test entire user workflows and journeys for accessibility issues

Pricing

Axe DevTools Extension (Free)

Free
  • Basic automation with Axe-core
  • Remediation documentation and guidance

Axe DevTools Extension (Pro)

Custom
  • Basic automation with Axe-core
  • Remediation documentation and guidance
  • Intelligent guided testing (IGT)
  • AI-enhanced automation
  • Monthly AI-credit allotment
  • User flow analysis
  • Individual component testing
  • Issue deduplication
  • Jira integration

Axe DevTools for Web (Bundle)

Popular
Custom
  • Basic automation with Axe-core
  • Remediation documentation and guidance
  • Intelligent guided testing (IGT)
  • AI-enhanced automation
  • Monthly AI-credit allotment
  • User flow analysis
  • Individual component testing
  • Issue deduplication
  • Jira integration
  • Single-sign-on (SSO)
  • Axe MCP Server integration
  • Business intelligence reporting and monitoring
  • Linting (static code analysis)
  • CI/CD integration
  • Rules and standards control and customization
  • Automated test integration
  • APIs with zero maintenance
  • On-premises, private cloud, offline deployment options

Cost Calculator

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Build vs Buy

Should you build a Axe DevTools alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 22 features.

Buy Axe DevTools

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying Axe DevTools saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 22 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

5 known integrations

Automated Testing FrameworksCI/CD ToolsGitHubJiraReact Native