Microsoft Quick Assist vs SuperNova Magnifier

Microsoft Quick Assist7.9Visit SMSuperNova Magnifier7.9Visit

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

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SM SuperNova Magnifier #6 in Screen Magnifier Software 7.9/10 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Free trial✓ 1 of 3 features Visit Dolphin

• Microsoft Quick Assist fits best

  Users needing remote assistance, not magnification

• SuperNova Magnifier fits best

  Windows users needing high magnification across monitors

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Side by side

Feature	Microsoft Quick Assist 7.9/10 Visit ↗	SMSuperNova Magnifier 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	7.9	7.9
Ranking	#5 in Screen Magnifier Software	#6 in Screen Magnifier Software
Best for	Users needing remote assistance, not magnification	Windows users needing high magnification across monitors
Pricing model	Free	Paid
Starting price	Free plan	Pricing on request · 30-day trial
Free plan	✓ (best)	—
Free trial	—	30 days
Deployment	Cloud, Desktop, Browser extension	Desktop
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS	Windows
Support	Docs, Community	Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market	Solo, Small business
Features Microsoft Quick Assist 0/3 · SuperNova Magnifier 1/3
Speech support	Not checked yet	—
Screen reader compatibility	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Color adjustments	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Specs
Magnification modes	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Maximum magnification	Not checked yet	64 ×
Supported platforms	Windows, macOS, web	Windows
Our review
Pros	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	Magnifies from 1.2× to 64× with four view options Tracks mouse, typing and focus, with adjustable color controls Supports touch gestures, multiple monitors and camera input
Cons	Does not magnify the user's screen Requires someone at the recipient device to approve access macOS use is limited to Microsoft Support interactions	Windows-only desktop software Pricing is available through dealers rather than a public price No speech support
Our verdict	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 →	SuperNova Magnifier is Windows desktop software that enlarges on-screen text and images for people with low vision. Its range of magnification, display layouts and visual controls suit people who need to adapt how content appears,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• 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

• SuperNova Magnifier — where it wins

  • Magnifies from 1.2× to 64× with four view options
  • Tracks mouse, typing and focus, with adjustable color controls
  • Supports touch gestures, multiple monitors and camera input

  Where it doesn't

  • Windows-only desktop software
  • Pricing is available through dealers rather than a public price
  • No speech support

• Microsoft Quick Assist7.9/10 · Free plan

  A free attended support tool, not a screen magnifier.

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• SMSuperNova Magnifier7.9/10 · Pricing on request · 30-day trial

  A configurable Windows magnifier with multi-monitor support and camera input.

  Visit DolphinFull verdict →