MAGic vs Microsoft Quick Assist

MMAGic8.8Visit Microsoft Quick Assist7.9Visit

Higher score M MAGic #3 in Screen Magnifier Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MAGic

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Microsoft Quick Assist #5 in Screen Magnifier Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Microsoft

• MAGic fits best

  Windows users wanting magnification with speech

• Microsoft Quick Assist fits best

  Users needing remote assistance, not magnification

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Side by side

Feature	MMAGic 8.8/10 Visit ↗	Microsoft Quick Assist 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.8	7.9
Ranking	#3 in Screen Magnifier Software	#5 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for	Windows users wanting magnification with speech	Users needing remote assistance, not magnification
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Pricing on request	Free plan
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension
Platforms	Windows	Web, Windows, macOS
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features MAGic 3/3 · Microsoft Quick Assist 0/3
Speech support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Screen reader compatibility	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Color adjustments	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Specs
Magnification modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum magnification	60 ×	Not checked yet
Supported platforms	Windows	Windows, macOS, web
Our review
Pros	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.	Free remote screen viewing with optional control requests Temporary six-digit codes and recipient approval govern sessions Annotation, chat, laser pointer, and pause support live help
Cons	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.	Does not magnify the user's screen Requires someone at the recipient device to approve access macOS use is limited to Microsoft Support interactions
Our verdict	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.… Read the review →	Microsoft Quick Assist connects a helper with someone who needs help troubleshooting a Windows computer. It is designed for attended support among family, friends, or support staff: the helper generates a temporary six-digit security code,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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.

• Microsoft Quick Assist — where it wins

  • Free remote screen viewing with optional control requests
  • Temporary six-digit codes and recipient approval govern sessions
  • Annotation, chat, laser pointer, and pause support live help

  Where it doesn't

  • Does not magnify the user's screen
  • Requires someone at the recipient device to approve access
  • macOS use is limited to Microsoft Support interactions

• MMAGic8.8/10 · Pricing on request

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

  Visit MAGicFull verdict →
• Microsoft Quick Assist7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free attended support tool, not a screen magnifier.

  Visit MicrosoftFull verdict →