SiteCurl vs WAVE: accessibility checks plus six more categories

WAVE is a focused accessibility tool. SiteCurl adds SEO, speed, security, technical health, uptime, and AI readiness to every scan.

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WAVE does one thing well: it finds accessibility issues on a single page. But most sites need more than that. SiteCurl runs those same checks alongside SEO, speed, security, and more. It scans up to 100 pages.

If you only check accessibility, you miss security gaps, broken meta tags, and speed issues. SiteCurl gives you the full picture in one scan so you can fix what matters most.

SiteCurl also tracks your scores over time. You can see if your site is getting better or worse after each round of fixes. WAVE only shows you a snapshot of right now.

Key differences

Seven audit types

SiteCurl

Accessibility is one of seven areas checked on every scan. You see SEO, speed, security, and uptime issues in the same report.

WAVE

Focused only on accessibility. You need other tools for SEO, speed, and security.

Multi-page monitoring

SiteCurl

Scans up to 100 pages on a schedule with score tracking and email alerts. Find issues across your whole site.

WAVE

One page at a time, manual testing only. No history or alerts.

Ranked fix guidance

SiteCurl

Each finding shows risk, effort, impact, and a fix tip. You know where to start and what matters most.

WAVE

Lists issues but with less context on what to fix first.

Shareable reports

SiteCurl

Link-based sharing, PDF export, and custom branding for agencies. Send reports to clients or team members.

WAVE

Results stay in the browser. No export or share tools.

Feature comparison

Accessibility checks

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SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: Yes
SEO checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
Security checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
Speed checks

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
Scheduled monitoring

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
Shareable report links

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
PDF and CSV export

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
Score history and alerts

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: No
ARIA role validation

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: Yes
Free to start

SC

SiteCurl: Yes

Them

WAVE: Yes

WAVE is best for deep accessibility testing, one page at a time. SiteCurl is built for teams who need those checks as part of a full audit on many pages. If you want one tool for all seven types, SiteCurl is the better pick.

Both tools flag common markup issues like missing alt text and broken heading order. The difference is scope. WAVE goes deeper on one page. SiteCurl goes wider across your whole site.

If your main goal is to improve accessibility alongside SEO, speed, and security, SiteCurl saves you from juggling multiple tools. One scan covers it all.

SiteCurl also tracks your scores over time. You can run weekly or monthly scans and get email alerts when a score drops. That way you catch new issues before your visitors do. WAVE does not offer tracking or alerts.

Try the free audit to see how your site scores across all seven areas. Results show up in under a minute.

Frequently asked questions

Is WAVE better for accessibility testing?

WAVE shows more detail on a single page. It is built for deep, close testing. SiteCurl checks 14 key accessibility issues on many pages at once. If you manage more than one site, SiteCurl saves you from running WAVE on each page by hand.

Does SiteCurl help with WCAG?

SiteCurl flags 14 key markup issues like missing alt text, heading order, form labels, and ARIA roles. It gives you a starting point, not a full WCAG audit. Use the results to guide your own deeper review.

Can I use both tools?

Yes. WAVE is great for deep testing on single pages. SiteCurl is better for testing accessibility alongside SEO, security, and speed on your whole site. Many teams use both.

How does pricing compare?

WAVE's browser add-on is free. The WAVE API starts at $100/year. SiteCurl starts at $29/mo (Pro) or $79/mo (Studio) with a free 7-day trial.

What accessibility checks does SiteCurl run?

SiteCurl checks 14 issues: H1 tags, page language, viewport, alt text, heading order, landmarks, skip links, form labels, ARIA roles, iframes, tabindex, tables, link text, and SVG names.

Can I track accessibility progress over time?

Yes. SiteCurl saves your scores after each scan. You can see how your accessibility score changes over weeks and months. Set up weekly scans to stay on top of it. You also get email alerts when a score drops so you can act fast. This is useful when you fix a batch of issues and want to confirm your score went up.

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