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RatedWithAI vs WAVE: Which Accessibility Tool Is Right for You?

WAVE is a beloved free tool for developers. RatedWithAI is built for business owners who need monitoring and reporting. Here's how they compare.

The Core Difference

WAVE (WebAIM) is a free, developer-focused browser extension and online tool that evaluates one page at a time. It's excellent for spot-checking during development and provides detailed, technical insights.

RatedWithAI is designed for business owners, product managers, and teams who need ongoing monitoring, clear scoring, and reports they can share with stakeholders. We use the same trusted axe-core engine that powers many professional tools.

Pricing Comparison

WAVE

Free

  • ✓ Browser extension
  • ✓ Online tool
  • ✓ One page at a time
  • ✓ No monitoring
  • ✓ Developer-focused

RatedWithAI

$29/month

  • ✓ Unlimited scans
  • ✓ Site-wide monitoring
  • ✓ Accessibility scoring
  • ✓ Business-friendly reports
  • ✓ Track progress over time

Feature Comparison

FeatureRatedWithAIWAVE
Price$29/moFree
Accessibility scoring (A-F grade)✓✗
Ongoing monitoring✓✗
Business-owner friendly reports✓✗
Track progress over time✓✗
Detailed technical insights✓✓
Browser extension✗✓
Free tier available✓ (scan)✓ (full)
Visual indicator overlays✗✓

When to Choose WAVE

WAVE is an excellent choice if you:

  • Are a developer: WAVE speaks your language with detailed technical output
  • Check one page at a time: Perfect for spot-checking during development
  • Want visual feedback: WAVE overlays icons directly on page elements
  • Need a free tool: Can't beat free for quick checks
  • Don't need monitoring: Manual checks are sufficient for your workflow

When to Choose RatedWithAI

RatedWithAI is built for you if you:

  • Run a business: You need clear scores and reports, not just technical details
  • Want ongoing monitoring: Automatically track your site's accessibility over time
  • Need to show progress: Share accessibility scores with stakeholders or clients
  • Value your time: Get instant scans instead of manually checking each page
  • Manage multiple sites: Monitor all your properties from one dashboard
  • Want compliance peace of mind: Stay on top of accessibility with regular scans

Can You Use Both?

Absolutely! Many teams use both tools in complementary ways:

  • RatedWithAI for monitoring: Get a bird's-eye view of your site's accessibility health
  • WAVE for development: Deep-dive into specific pages with visual feedback when fixing issues

We believe both tools have their place. WAVE is fantastic for hands-on development work. RatedWithAI is better for business oversight and ongoing compliance.

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The Bottom Line

WAVE is a developer's best friend for free, detailed accessibility testing. RatedWithAI is a business owner's dashboard for ongoing monitoring and clear, shareable reports.

If you're a solo developer checking your personal projects, WAVE is perfect. If you're managing a business website and need to prove compliance to stakeholders, RatedWithAI gives you the scoring and monitoring you need.

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