Pa11y open source accessibility tools

Pa11y is a set of free and open source accessibility testing tools for web pages, including a command-line tool, a dashboard and a CI runner.

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Pa11y open source accessibility tools is a security, legal and HR perk from Pa11y, offering free open source tools, with no funding required.

Value: Free open source tools
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Pa11y open source accessibility tools

Pa11y publishes free and open source tools to help designers and developers make web pages more accessible. The command-line tool loads a web page and highlights accessibility issues. Pa11y CI iterates over a list of web pages in a continuous integration setup, and Pa11y Dashboard tests pages daily and graphs results over time.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Free with no time limit.
Other requirements: You run the tools yourself, from the command line or a dashboard you host. The Pa11y site lists no paid plan.

How to claim

How to apply for Pa11y open source accessibility tools

Steps to apply

1Install the tools from the Pa11y project on GitHub.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Tools described on pa11y.org on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Pa11y open source accessibility tools: common questions

What do you get with Pa11y open source accessibility tools?

Pa11y open source accessibility tools offers free open source tools.

Who qualifies for Pa11y open source accessibility tools?

Pa11y open source accessibility tools is open to any startup, with no funding required. You run the tools yourself, from the command line or a dashboard you host. The Pa11y site lists no paid plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Pa11y open source accessibility tools?

No. Pa11y open source accessibility tools is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Pa11y open source accessibility tools?

Install the tools from the Pa11y project on GitHub. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Pa11y open source accessibility tools, and does it expire?

Free with no time limit.

Is Pa11y open source accessibility tools available outside the US?

Pa11y open source accessibility tools is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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