Lighthouse is an open-source, automated tool for improving the quality of web pages. You can run it against any web page, public or requiring authentication. It has audits for performance, accessibility, progressive web apps, SEO and more.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Application type
Platforms
- Online
- Google Chrome
- Mozilla Firefox
- Node.JS




Comments about Google Lighthouse as an Alternative to WCAGScans

Google Lighthouse is the most popular Web-based alternative to WCAGScans.
Google Lighthouse is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to WCAGScans.
- Google Lighthouse is Free and Open Source






WCAGScans is like a hosted, AI-powered version of Lighthouse built specifically for accessibility audits. Unlike Lighthouse, which runs locally, WCAGScans gives you instant online reports, shareable links, branded exports, and Pro-only features like Deep Render for JavaScript-heavy SPAs. Perfect for agencies and SaaS teams who need quick, client-ready audits without digging through raw dev tools.