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Magnifixer vs Microsoft Quick Assist

Both stand on screen magnifier software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Choose Quick Assist for free, attended computer help when the person sharing the device can approve the connection and any control request. Look elsewhere if you need file transfer or mobile apps, or if you need macOS or browser access outside Microsoft Support interactions.

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The facts

	Magnifixer	Microsoft Quick Assist
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	Windows	Mac, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Commercial Use / Business Licensing: $15, paid once	Free or on request
Plans published	2	1
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	blacksunsoftware.com	support.microsoft.com
On screen magnifier software	#5 of 22	#1 of 22

Magnifixer: what it does well

Microsoft Quick Assist: what it does well

The person receiving help approves screen sharing and any control request.
Session tools include a laser pointer, annotations, and chat.
Uses HTTPS over port 443 and TLS 1.2.
Microsoft says participant data is not stored longer than three days.

What to know first

File transfer is not supported.
There are no mobile apps.
The macOS and web versions are limited to Microsoft Support interactions.
Work or school policies may block Microsoft Store installation.

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