axe DevTools
Industry-standard web accessibility testing — find and fix accessibility issues in your designs and code
Product Overview
axe DevTools by Deque is the industry standard for automated web accessibility testing. Available as a browser extension (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari), it runs comprehensive accessibility audits on any web page or web application. Features include automated WCAG 2.2 compliance checks, contextual guidance for fixes, intelligent guided tests for issues that require human judgment, custom checkpoints, and integration with CI/CD pipelines. The axe-core engine powers most major accessibility testing tools including those built into browsers. Essential for teams building inclusive digital products.
Best For
Web developers, designers, and QA teams who need a reliable, standards-based accessibility testing tool integrated into their development workflow.
Key Features
- Automated WCAG 2.2 compliance auditing
- Contextual fix guidance for each issue
- Intelligent guided tests for manual checks
- Custom checkpoints and rules
- CI/CD integration (GitHub Actions, etc.)
- Cross-browser extension support
- Integration with design tools (Figma, etc.)
Pros
- +Industry standard for accessibility testing
- +Comprehensive WCAG coverage
- +Clean, actionable reports
- +Free browser extension available
- +Powers most other a11y testing tools
Cons
- -Free version limited to automated checks
- -Pro version needed for advanced features
- -Automated testing catches ~30% of issues
- -Requires some accessibility knowledge
/// SPECS
- Pricing:ProFreeEnterprise
- Platform:Web
- Free browser extension; Pro from $40/mo
Linear
Fast, streamlined issue tracking and project management — built for modern product teams
GIMP
The free and open-source image editor — a powerful Photoshop alternative for photo retouching and image composition
Balsamiq
Fast, focused wireframing tool that keeps conversations on structure — not pixels