Scrutia vs accessibility tools
Classic scanners only test a fraction of accessibility criteria. Discover why Scrutia goes further with a full WCAG 2.1 AA audit including keyboard navigation, ARIA components and code fixes.
Comparison
Scrutia vs WAVE
Popular extension vs full WCAG audit
- WAVE tests ~30% of criteria, Scrutia tests all 106 RGAA criteria
- No keyboard navigation or dynamic ARIA testing with WAVE
- Scrutia provides corrective code, WAVE links to documentation
Comparison
Scrutia vs axe DevTools
Developer tool vs audit accessible to everyone
- axe tests the static DOM, Scrutia tests real interactions
- axe requires DevTools, Scrutia works with a simple URL
- Scrutia generates a PDF report with fixes, axe exports JSON
Comparison
Scrutia vs Lighthouse
Misleading score vs reliable WCAG audit
- Lighthouse tests ~35 rules, Scrutia tests 106 RGAA criteria
- A Lighthouse score of 95 does not mean your site is accessible
- Scrutia tests keyboard navigation, Lighthouse does not
Summary: Scrutia vs classic scanners
| Feature | WAVE | axe DevTools | Lighthouse | Scrutia |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WCAG criteria | ~30% | ~80 rules | ~35 rules | 106/106 |
| Keyboard navigation | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Yes |
| ARIA components | Basic | Roles | Basic | APG patterns |
| Corrective code | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Yes |
| PDF report | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | 20+ pages |
| WCAG 2.1 AA native | ✕ | ✕ | ✕ | Yes |
Validated against 9 official RGAA audits (2024–2025)
±8 pts
average deviation
82%
concordance
106
criteria tested
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between Scrutia and WAVE?
WAVE only analyzes static HTML and covers about 20-30% of WCAG criteria. Scrutia tests all 106 RGAA criteria (mapped to WCAG 2.1 AA), including keyboard navigation, dynamic ARIA components and real interactions.
Are free scanners enough for a WCAG audit?
No. Free scanners like Lighthouse or axe detect basic technical errors but miss 70% of critical issues (keyboard, ARIA, interactions). A Scrutia pre-audit covers all 106 RGAA criteria mapped to WCAG 2.1 AA.
Does Scrutia replace a human audit?
No. Scrutia is a pre-audit that automatically evaluates 59 out of 106 criteria and identifies the remaining 47 for human verification. It prepares and accelerates the official audit, but does not replace it.
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