# axe-core vs Stark

| Attribute | axe-core | Stark |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 57.6 (35% (low)) | 54 (54% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 64 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1,185,064 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 7,645 | - |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source JavaScript testing framework that analyzes websites and HTML-based interfaces to identify accessibility violations and compliance issues. It integrates into existing test environments and returns detailed violation reports in JSON format. It is indexed under Accessibility Testing.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What is axe-core?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"axe-core is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MPL-2.0 licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Is axe-core free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"axe-core supports the web and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What platforms does axe-core support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. axe-core can be deployed cloud / SaaS and self-hosted, so it does not have to run on the vendor's infrastructure.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"Can axe-core be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 7 integrations for axe-core, including VS Code (axe-linter extension), npm/pnpm (package manager), GitHub Actions, Puppeteer, Selenium, Jest and Testing frameworks. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://github.com/pricing","question":"What does axe-core integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. axe-core is published under the MPL-2.0 licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core","question":"Is axe-core open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | `[{"answer":"A comprehensive accessibility solution that combines automated scanning, continuous monitoring, and design-stage checking tools across web, mobile, and design platforms to help teams identify and fix accessibility issues quickly. It is indexed under Accessibility Testing.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/","question":"What is Stark?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Stark offers a free tier, so you can start without paying. Paid plans start at $198 per user per year. Prices are published openly on the vendor's own pricing page. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/pricing","question":"Is Stark free?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Stark supports the web, macOS, Android and a command-line interface. Platforms we have not confirmed are simply not listed here rather than ruled out.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/","question":"What platforms does Stark support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have only confirmed a cloud / SaaS deployment for Stark, so it appears to be vendor-hosted. If a self-hosted option exists we have not found it documented publicly.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/","question":"Can Stark be self-hosted?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed 13 integrations for Stark, including Figma, Sketch, GitHub, Chrome, Arc, Safari, Microsoft Edge and Brave, plus 5 more. This is what we could verify from public sources, so the vendor may support others we have not indexed.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/","question":"What does Stark integrate with?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have independently confirmed SOC 2 and GDPR for Stark. Certifications we do not list are ones we have not been able to verify from public sources, which is not the same as Stark not holding them. Always confirm compliance directly before you rely on it.","source":"https://www.getstark.co/blog/understanding-section-508-and-WCAG-compliance/","question":"What security certifications does Stark have?","confidence":0.7}]` |
| deployment.options | `{"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true}` |
| description.long | An open-source testing library that automatically identifies accessibility problems in web interfaces by evaluating them against WCAG standards at multiple levels, designed to integrate with existing testing frameworks. | An end-to-end accessibility platform for designers, engineers, and QA teams. Provides WCAG audits, automated scanning via browser extensions and design plugins, continuous monitoring, and integration with development workflows across web and mobile platforms. |
| features.capabilities | `{"wcag_level":"AAA","open_source":true,"scan_method":"automated-rules-engine","ci_cd_integration":true}` | `{"wcag_level":"AA","scan_method":"automated-rules-engine","browser_extension":true,"ci_cd_integration":true,"design_stage_plugin":true,"vpat_acr_generation":true,"continuous_monitoring":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 3 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"VS Code (axe-linter extension)"},{"name":"npm/pnpm (package manager)"},{"name":"GitHub Actions"},{"name":"Puppeteer"},{"name":"Selenium"},{"name":"Jest"},{"name":"Testing frameworks"}]` | `[{"name":"Figma"},{"name":"Sketch"},{"name":"GitHub"},{"name":"Chrome"},{"name":"Arc"},{"name":"Safari"},{"name":"Microsoft Edge"},{"name":"Brave"},{"name":"Storybook"},{"name":"React"},{"name":"iOS"},{"name":"Android"},{"name":"Claude","native":true}]` |
| language.primary | HTML | - |
| license.spdx | MPL-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"primaryMarkets":[],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"ios":true,"mac":true,"web":true,"android":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://github.com/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-17T21:33:35.636Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":false,"name":"Premium Pack","summary":"$198/user/year (minimum 3 seats)","features":["Automated detection and remediation tooling (Figma only)","Automatic WCAG scans and reports in browser","Live code highlighting in browser web dev console"],"minSeats":3,"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"per_unit","unit":"seat","amount":198,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Automated detection and remediation for Figma design files with browser-based WCAG audits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Launch","summary":"$2,500/year","features":["25 viewers included","Monitor up to 100 pages","Weekly automated scans and reports","Supported assets: Figma, code repos, public URLs","30-day report data storage","Automated detection and remediation tooling in design and code"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":2500,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Starter plan for small teams with basic scanning and monitoring capabilities","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"25","scan_frequency":"weekly","pages_monitored":"100","report_retention":"30 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Grow","summary":"$8,000/year","features":["50 viewers included","Monitor up to 1000 pages","Daily scans and insight reports","Supported assets: Figma, code repos, CI/CD, iOS, Android, public and private URLs","180-day report data storage","Ticketing system integration","Automated draft VPAT report","Compliance Center to manage accessibility posture","Single Sign-On (SSO)"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":8000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Mid-market plan with extended monitoring, daily scans, compliance features and ticketing integration","contactSales":false,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"50","scan_frequency":"daily","pages_monitored":"1000","report_retention":"180 days"}},{"free":false,"name":"Scale","summary":"$21,000/year (custom terms available)","features":["Unlimited viewers","Monitor up to 4000 pages","Real-time scans and insights reports","365-day report data storage","Single Sign-On (SSO) and JIT provisioning","Customizable terms and security reviews","Priority support and dedicated account manager","Enterprise-grade security, SOC2 and GDPR certified"],"commitment":"annual","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":21000,"period":"year","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Enterprise plan with real-time monitoring, unlimited viewers, advanced compliance and dedicated support","contactSales":true,"includedLimits":{"viewers":"unlimited","scan_frequency":"real-time","pages_monitored":"4000","report_retention":"365 days"}}],"summary":"From $198/user/year (Premium Pack, minimum 3 seats) or from $2,500/year (Launch plan). Free tier available.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://www.getstark.co/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-25T08:32:47.236Z","startingPrice":{"amount":2500,"period":"year","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | open_source | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | free | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":2500,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | yes | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 50 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.14.0","date":"2026-10-05T17:40:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.14.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.13.0","date":"2026-08-05T16:52:19Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.13.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.12.1","date":"2026-06-10T10:27:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.12.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.12.0","date":"2026-06-01T17:21:16Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.12.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.11.4","date":"2026-04-28T15:11:19Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.11.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.11.3","date":"2026-04-13T18:15:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.11.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.11.2","date":"2026-03-31T11:23:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.11.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.11.1","date":"2026-01-06T19:10:42Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.11.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.11.0","date":"2025-10-09T16:40:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.11.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.10.3","date":"2025-03-05T16:07:02Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.10.2","date":"2024-10-23T16:43:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.10.1","date":"2024-10-16T17:29:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.10.0","date":"2024-07-29T16:21:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.10.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.9.1","date":"2024-05-06T15:54:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.9.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.9.0","date":"2024-03-25T19:39:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.9.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.8.4","date":"2024-02-07T18:01:21Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.8.3","date":"2023-12-18T21:06:45Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.8.2","date":"2023-09-21T16:25:43Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.8.1","date":"2023-09-08T16:24:14Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/dequelabs/axe-core/releases/tag/v4.8.0","date":"2023-09-06T17:44:24Z","type":"stable","version":"v4.8.0"}]` | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.scorecard | 6.6 | - |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.trust_center | https://github.com/security | - |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=axe-core&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Accessibility Testing)

| Capability | axe-core | Stark |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Scan method | Automated rules engine | Automated rules engine |
| Wcag level | AAA | AA |
| Ci cd integration | ✓ | ✓ |
| Browser extension | - | ✓ |
| Design stage plugin | - | ✓ |
| CMS plugins | - | - |
| Continuous monitoring | - | ✓ |
| Vpat acr generation | - | ✓ |
| Manual audit service | - | - |
| Overlay widget | - | - |
| Document PDF testing | - | - |
| Open source | ✓ | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:10:33.210Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*