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Head-to-head · Screen Magnifier Software

MAGic vs The Magnifier

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score MAGic #3 in Screen Magnifier Software 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 3 features Visit MAGic
The Magnifier #8 in Screen Magnifier Software 7.7/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 3 features Visit The Magnifier

MAGic leads on 1 check, The Magnifier on 0, and 4 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 scoreMAGic · 8.8/10
  • Most featuresMAGic · 3 of 3

MAGic scores higher on our rubric for screen magnifier software: 8.8 against 7.7 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

MAGic leads on maximum magnification: 60 × versus 40 ×.

MAGic is the better fit for windows users wanting magnification with speech. The Magnifier is the better fit for windows users who need multiple magnified areas.

  • MAGic fits best

    Windows users wanting magnification with speech

  • The Magnifier fits best

    Windows users who need multiple magnified areas

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Side by side

Feature MAGic 8.8/10 Visit ↗ The Magnifier 7.7/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 7.7
Ranking #3 in Screen Magnifier Software #8 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for Windows users wanting magnification with speech Windows users who need multiple magnified areas
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price Pricing on request $49.95 one-time
Free plan Not checked yet —
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Desktop
Platforms Windows Windows
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business
Features MAGic 3/3 · The Magnifier 1/3
Speech support ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Screen reader compatibility ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Color adjustments ✓ ✓
Specs
Magnification modes Not checked yet Not checked yet
Maximum magnification 60 × (best) 40 ×
Supported platforms Windows Windows
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.
  • Magnifies full-screen or up to seven windowed areas at once
  • Zoom ranges from 1× to 40× in 0.1× increments
  • Tracks cursor, text caret, dialogs, and keyboard focus
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.
  • Available for Windows desktop only
  • Personal license costs $49.95 as a one-time purchase
  • No free plan; the demo is time-limited
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.…

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The Magnifier is a Windows desktop utility for people who need enlarged screen content, including users with visual assistance needs and those working with presentations, training, graphics, or different screen resolutions. It offers…

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  1. MAGicScreen Magnifier Software 8.8Pricing on request
  2. The MagnifierScreen Magnifier Software 7.7Paid

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.

  • The Magnifier — where it wins

    • Magnifies full-screen or up to seven windowed areas at once
    • Zoom ranges from 1× to 40× in 0.1× increments
    • Tracks cursor, text caret, dialogs, and keyboard focus

    Where it doesn't

    • Available for Windows desktop only
    • Personal license costs $49.95 as a one-time purchase
    • No free plan; the demo is time-limited

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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