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Head-to-head · Screen Magnifier Software

Fusion vs MAGic

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score Fusion #2 in Screen Magnifier Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit Fusion
MAGic #3 in Screen Magnifier Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MAGic

Fusion leads on 0 checks, MAGic on 0, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreFusion · 9.0/10

Fusion scores higher on our rubric for screen magnifier software: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.

Fusion is the better fit for windows users wanting magnification plus screen reading. MAGic is the better fit for windows users wanting magnification with speech.

  • Fusion fits best

    Windows users wanting magnification plus screen reading

  • MAGic fits best

    Windows users wanting magnification with speech

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Side by side

Feature Fusion 9.0/10 Visit ↗ MAGic 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.0 8.8
Ranking #2 in Screen Magnifier Software #3 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for Windows users wanting magnification plus screen reading Windows users wanting magnification with speech
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request Pricing on request
Free plan — Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Fusion 3/3 · MAGic 3/3
Speech support ✓ ✓
Screen reader compatibility ✓ ✓
Color adjustments ✓ ✓
Specs
Magnification modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum magnification 60 × 60 ×
Supported platforms Windows 10, Windows 11, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2019, Windows Server 2022 Windows
Our review
Pros
  • Runs ZoomText and JAWS together or separately
  • Synchronizes screen tracking with speech and braille
  • Includes OCR for inaccessible scanned PDFs
  • Offers 75 magnification levels from 1× to 60×.
  • Includes speech, text-reading, and Speech On Demand tools.
  • Supports color adjustments, cursor enhancements, and dual monitors.
Cons
  • Pricing requires contacting Freedom Scientific or a dealer
  • The 40-minute demo requires a restart after each session
  • Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms
  • Windows is the only listed platform.
  • Pricing options require contacting sales and providing a serial number.
  • Current compatibility with newer Windows versions is not verified.
Our verdict

Fusion brings ZoomText screen magnification and visual enhancements together with JAWS screen reading in one Windows desktop product. It is intended for people with vision impairments who use magnification and may also benefit from full…

Read the review →

MAGic combines screen magnification and screen-reading features for people with low vision who work on Windows. Its 75 magnification levels span 1× to 60×, with several levels between 1× and 4× intended to keep more screen content visible.…

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  1. FusionScreen Magnifier Software 9.0Pricing on request
  2. MAGicScreen Magnifier Software 8.8Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Fusion — where it wins

    • Runs ZoomText and JAWS together or separately
    • Synchronizes screen tracking with speech and braille
    • Includes OCR for inaccessible scanned PDFs

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing requires contacting Freedom Scientific or a dealer
    • The 40-minute demo requires a restart after each session
    • Designed for Windows desktop use, not other platforms

  • MAGic — where it wins

    • Offers 75 magnification levels from 1× to 60×.
    • Includes speech, text-reading, and Speech On Demand tools.
    • Supports color adjustments, cursor enhancements, and dual monitors.

    Where it doesn't

    • Windows is the only listed platform.
    • Pricing options require contacting sales and providing a serial number.
    • Current compatibility with newer Windows versions is not verified.
  • Fusion9.0/10 · Pricing on request

    Combines ZoomText magnification with JAWS screen reading for Windows users.

    Visit FusionFull verdict →
  • MAGic8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    MAGic pairs adjustable Windows magnification with speech and screen-reading tools.

    Visit MAGicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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