# WCAG Pulse - Automated Web Accessibility Testing Platform

> WCAG Pulse is an automated accessibility testing platform that helps organizations ensure their websites comply with WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 guidelines using the industry-standard axe-core engine.

## What is WCAG Pulse?

WCAG Pulse scans websites for accessibility issues using the **axe-core engine (v4.10+)**, providing detailed reports with fix recommendations. It helps development teams identify and remediate accessibility barriers to create inclusive digital experiences.

## Core Features

- **Automated WCAG Scanning**: Test websites against WCAG 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2 success criteria (Levels A, AA, AAA)
- **axe-core Powered**: Industry-standard accessibility testing with zero false positives
- **Detailed Issue Reports**: Get specific element selectors, code snippets, and fix recommendations
- **Accessibility Score**: Track overall accessibility health with a 0-100 score
- **Multi-site Monitoring**: Monitor multiple websites from a single dashboard
- **Team Collaboration**: Invite team members and assign accessibility issues
- **API Access**: Integrate accessibility testing into CI/CD pipelines
- **PDF/CSV Reports**: Export compliance reports for stakeholders
- **Real-time Alerts**: Get notified when accessibility scores drop

## Pricing Plans

- **Free**: 100 pages/month, 1 site, WCAG AA scanning
- **Starter** ($35/month): 500 pages/month, 3 sites, PDF reports, WCAG AA scanning
- **Pro** ($79/month): 2,500 pages/month, 10 sites, Slack integration, WCAG AAA scanning
- **Business** ($199/month): 12,000 pages/month, 50 sites, API access, priority support, WCAG AAA scanning

## Target Users

- Web developers and QA engineers
- Accessibility specialists and consultants
- Product managers and UX designers
- Compliance officers
- Digital agencies
- Enterprise organizations

## Supported Standards

- WCAG 2.0 (Levels A, AA, AAA) - Full automated coverage
- WCAG 2.1 (Levels A, AA, AAA) - Full automated coverage
- WCAG 2.2 (Levels A, AA, AAA) - Partial automated coverage
- Section 508 compliance
- ADA compliance requirements
- EN 301 549 (European Accessibility Act)

## Automated Testing Coverage

Automated testing with axe-core covers approximately 60% of WCAG success criteria. The remaining criteria require manual review as they involve:
- Subjective content assessment
- Cross-page consistency evaluation
- Cognitive load determination
- Context-dependent judgments

WCAG 2.2's 9 new criteria have limited automated testing support industry-wide. We recommend combining automated scanning with manual accessibility audits for complete compliance verification.

## Key Differentiators

1. **axe-core powered**: Industry-standard accessibility testing engine (v4.10+)
2. **Zero false positives guarantee**: Only reports actual issues
3. **Fix recommendations**: Actionable guidance with code examples
4. **Historical tracking**: Monitor accessibility improvements over time
5. **VPAT generation**: Create Voluntary Product Accessibility Templates
6. **Page-based pricing**: Pay for what you scan, not arbitrary seat limits

## Website

https://wcagpulse.com

## Documentation

- Pricing: https://wcagpulse.com/pricing
- Demo: https://wcagpulse.com/demo
- WCAG Reference: https://wcagpulse.com/tools/wcag-reference
- Fix Templates: https://wcagpulse.com/tools/fix-templates
- Contrast Checker: https://wcagpulse.com/tools/contrast-checker

## Contact

For enterprise inquiries or questions, visit https://wcagpulse.com/contact

## Extended Documentation

For comprehensive documentation, see: https://wcagpulse.com/llms-full.txt