Welcome Check Web vs WAVE (WebAIM)
Both can play a part in accessibility work. Here is what each one is and what it costs, so you can pick what fits.
| Tool | What it is | Published pricing | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Welcome Check Web | Automated scanner (axe-core) with weekly monitoring and change emails; installs nothing on your site | Free single-page scans; Solo $29/mo (1 site, 25 pages/week); Studio $79/mo (5 sites); Agency $249/mo (25 sites, 50 pages); Agency 100 $699/mo | Small businesses and agencies who want a free check and inexpensive weekly monitoring, and will fix issues in their own code or CMS. |
| WAVE (WebAIM) | Free browser tool and extension, plus a paid API | Browser tool free; API credits from $0.04 each (250-credit, $10 minimum), down to $0.025 at 10,000+; stand-alone engine licenses from $4,000/yr (source) | Manual, page-by-page review in the browser, and developers who want per-request API pricing. |
Competitor prices are as listed on each vendor’s own pricing page, checked October 14, 2026. Prices change; confirm on the vendor’s site. Names are trademarks of their owners; we are not affiliated with them.
Questions
Is Welcome Check Web cheaper than WAVE (WebAIM)?
Welcome Check Web monitoring starts at $29/month and single-page scans are free. WAVE (WebAIM)'s published pricing: Browser tool free; API credits from $0.04 each (250-credit, $10 minimum), down to $0.025 at 10,000+; stand-alone engine licenses from $4,000/yr. Which costs less depends on how many sites and pages you need.
What is the main difference between Welcome Check Web and WAVE (WebAIM)?
Welcome Check Web: Automated scanner (axe-core) with weekly monitoring and change emails; installs nothing on your site. WAVE (WebAIM): Free browser tool and extension, plus a paid API.
Whichever you choose
No automated tool or widget finds or fixes every barrier. Combine automated checks with manual testing, ideally including people who use assistive technology.
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