Deque's commercial layer over axe-core: guided manual testing and enterprise reporting.
axe DevTools adds to the free engine what enterprises need: intelligent guided tests that walk a person through the checks automation cannot perform, component-level analysis, issue tracking integration and organisation-wide reporting. The Pro browser extension is the most widely used accessibility tool among developers.
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From $40 per user/month (indicative, Pro)
Free tierFree tier: Free browser extension with the core axe-core rule set.
What drives the bill: Free extension covers a lot. Pro adds guided manual testing; enterprise plans are quote-based.
Check current pricing on Deque Systems’s siteFigures are indicative and were last reviewed August 2026. Vendors change pricing often; confirm before you commit.
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