axe DevTools
Deque's commercial layer over axe-core: guided manual testing and enterprise reporting.
What it is
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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Where it is strong
- Guided manual testing addresses the two thirds of WCAG that scanners cannot.
- Findings come with concrete code-level remediation advice.
- Deque's accessibility expertise is the deepest in the industry.
Where it falls short
- Per-seat pricing adds up across a large engineering organisation.
- The free extension is good enough for many teams, blurring the upgrade case.
- Enterprise deployment needs process design, not just a licence.
Pricing
Free tier available
Free tierFree tier: Free browser extension with the core axe-core rule set.
What drives the bill: The free extension covers a lot. Deque no longer publishes a price for Pro or the axe DevTools for Web bundle — both route through sales or a no-card trial, so budget from a quote rather than a list price.
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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