Magma Computer Algebra System is software for computation in algebra, number theory, algebraic geometry, and algebraic combinatorics. It works with structures such as groups, rings, fields, modules, algebras, schemes, curves, graphs, designs, and codes, and includes databases for computational research in algebraic mathematics. An online handbook provides language guidance, topic-organized functions, and example code. A free online calculator is available to students and other users. The full software is currently available directly only to institutions. The listed institutional subscription is 2,580 AUD/yr; the stated 2026 price is for a three-year subscription at an educational institution, for machines with at most 15 cores total. Machine and processor type affect cost, and a quote is required. Subscriptions usually cover three years and include new releases, bug fixes, and general support while current. Students may qualify for home versions through their institution; the student version is limited to 150 MB of memory. Software downloads are account-gated and available after an order. Running Magma requires a magmapassfile generated using the computer's MAC address.
Who it is for
Magma suits institutional users working in algebraic areas of mathematics. Students may access a student version through an educational institution or use the free online calculator.
What is good
- Covers several areas of computational mathematics.
- Includes research databases.
- Online handbook includes examples and language guidance.
- Free online calculator is available.
- Institutional subscriptions include releases, bug fixes, and support while current.
What to know first
- Full software is sold directly only to institutions.
- Student version is limited to 150 MB of memory.
- Downloads are account-gated after an order.
- Running the software requires a computer-specific magmapassfile.
Verdict
Magma offers broad mathematical coverage and research databases, alongside a free online calculator. The full software is institution-only, and prospective subscribers should account for the listed 2,580 AUD/yr price, quote requirement, and computer-specific license file.
Magma Computer Algebra System plans and pricing
All plansCompared on math solver apps
- Subject coverage
- broad
- Platform coverage
- multiplatform
