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Head-to-head · Website Accessibility Tools

WAVE vs AudioEye

  • Updated Nov 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score WAVE #2 in Website Accessibility Tools 9.1/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit WAVE
AudioEye #7 in Website Accessibility Tools 8.5/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 4 features Visit AudioEye

WAVE leads on 1 check, AudioEye on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreWAVE · 9.1/10
  • Free planonly WAVE
  • Free trialonly AudioEye
  • Most featuresWAVE · 4 of 4

WAVE scores higher on our rubric for website accessibility tools: 9.1 against 8.5 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #7.

WAVE offers free plan; AudioEye doesn't.

WAVE is the better fit for established teams needing flexible page analysis. AudioEye is the better fit for businesses wanting managed remediation support.

  • WAVE fits best

    Established teams needing flexible page analysis

  • AudioEye fits best

    Businesses wanting managed remediation support

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Side by side

Feature WAVE 9.1/10 Visit ↗ AudioEye 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.5
Ranking #2 in Website Accessibility Tools #7 in Website Accessibility Tools
Best for Established teams needing flexible page analysis Businesses wanting managed remediation support
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price — —
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Browser extension Cloud
Platforms Web, Chrome extension Web
Support Email, Docs Email, Phone, Tickets, Docs · 24/7
Integrations 3 integrations 14 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features WAVE 4/4 · AudioEye 1/4
Scheduled scans ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Browser extension ✓ (best) Not checked yet
CI/CD integration ✓ ✓
API access ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Specs
WCAG version Wcag 2.2 Not checked yet
Scan scope Page Not checked yet
Scan limit 250 pages Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free online evaluator and browser extensions for public, private, and dynamic pages
  • Rendered-content testing, screenshots, WCAG mappings, and detailed issue reporting
  • Hosted and stand-alone APIs support scheduled audits and CI integration
  • Combines automated monitoring, fixes, audits, and remediation guidance
  • Supports CI/CD testing, SDK workflows, developer tools, and reporting
  • Integrates with WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, Wix, and other CMS platforms
Cons
  • Annual stand-alone API plans begin at $4,000
  • API Basic and Expanded limit domains and installations
  • No AI features are included
  • No free plan is offered
  • Pricing requires contact with AudioEye
  • Mobile support is delivered through audits rather than native mobile testing
Our verdict

WAVE is a suite of web accessibility evaluation tools developed by WebAIM at Utah State University. It is intended for web authors, developers, accessibility professionals, organizations, and educators that need to inspect web pages and…

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AudioEye is a digital accessibility platform for organizations that need to test, monitor, and improve websites and digital experiences. It combines automated accessibility scanning and remediation with expert manual audits, developer…

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  1. WAVEWebsite Accessibility Tools 9.1Free plan
  2. AudioEyeWebsite Accessibility Tools 8.5Pricing on request · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • WAVE — where it wins

    • Free online evaluator and browser extensions for public, private, and dynamic pages
    • Rendered-content testing, screenshots, WCAG mappings, and detailed issue reporting
    • Hosted and stand-alone APIs support scheduled audits and CI integration

    Where it doesn't

    • Annual stand-alone API plans begin at $4,000
    • API Basic and Expanded limit domains and installations
    • No AI features are included

  • AudioEye — where it wins

    • Combines automated monitoring, fixes, audits, and remediation guidance
    • Supports CI/CD testing, SDK workflows, developer tools, and reporting
    • Integrates with WordPress, Shopify, Drupal, Wix, and other CMS platforms

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is offered
    • Pricing requires contact with AudioEye
    • Mobile support is delivered through audits rather than native mobile testing
  • WAVE9.1/10 · Free plan

    A flexible accessibility suite spanning free page checks, browser extensions, APIs, and CI workflows.

    Visit WAVEFull verdict →
  • AudioEye8.5/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

    A broad accessibility platform for organizations seeking managed remediation support.

    Visit AudioEyeFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Nov 2026

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