Axe DevTools is a browser extension from Deque Systems for testing digital accessibility. It scans pages for WCAG 2.1 violations, produces detailed issue reports, and offers specific remediation guidance for each finding.
Why we recommend it
The industry standard for accessibility auditing — free, comprehensive, and trusted by accessibility professionals. Every designer and front-end developer should have it in their browser toolbar.
Strengths
- The accessibility engine most other tools build on
- Free browser extension covers WCAG basics
- Very low false-positive rate
Keep in mind
- Automated testing catches only part of WCAG
- Enterprise features are separately licensed
How much does Axe DevTools cost?
Free — Free.
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