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Magma Computer Algebra System

Ch 087.2of 69 Math Solver Apps
  1. 1Runs onLinux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · paid from A$215/mo
  3. 3Subject coveragebroad
  4. 4Platform coveragemultiplatform
4 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: magma.maths.usyd.edu.au
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Overview

Magma Computer Algebra System is ranked #8 of 69 in math solver apps on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at A$215/mo.

Magma Computer Algebra System plans and pricing

All plans
Free online calculator Free online calculator · students and others may use it magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Institutional subscription A$2,580/yr AU$2580 for a three-year subscription in 2026, for machines with at most 15 cores total at an educational institution institutional access · machines and processor type affect cost · quote required magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026

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Subject coverage
broadmagma.maths.usyd.edu.au
Platform coverage
multiplatformmagma.maths.usyd.edu.au

Facts

Purpose
Magma is a computational algebra system for algebra, number theory, algebraic geometry, and algebraic combinatorics.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Mathematical structures
It supports structures including groups, rings, fields, modules, algebras, schemes, curves, graphs, designs, and codes.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Research databases
Magma includes databases designed to support computational research in algebraic areas of mathematics.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Documentation
The maker provides an online handbook with language guidance, topic-organized functions, and example code.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Subscription
Institutional subscriptions usually cover a set period of three years and include new releases, bug fixes, and general support while current.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Student access
A student version is available through educational institutions and is limited to 150 MB of memory.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Individual purchase
Magma is currently available directly only to institutions; students may qualify for home versions through their institution.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Platforms
The maker lists Linux and 64-bit Intel Mac OS X as actively supported platforms; old Windows 32-bit versions are available but no longer actively supported.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Download access
The latest software downloads are account-gated, and Magma says downloads are available after an order is received.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
License mechanism
Magma requires a magmapassfile to run on a computer, generated using that computer's MAC address.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Patches
The maker says it issues approximately fifteen patch releases each year.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Third-party contributions
Extra user-submitted packages and tools are offered as-is without support from the Magma group.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026
Online calculator
A free online calculator is available for students and other users.magma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 5 Oct 2026

Company

Headquarters
Sydney, New South Wales, Australiamagma.maths.usyd.edu.au · 28 Sept 2026

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