Input Director AlternativesMouse & Keyboard Sharing Utilities like Input Director

Input Director is described as 'Windows application that lets you control multiple Windows systems using the keyboard/mouse attached to one computer. It is designed for folks who have two (or more) computers set up at home and find themselves regularly sliding from one system to the other' and is a popular Mouse Sharing utility in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Input Director for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best Input Director alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Input Director are Synergy, Input Leap, Mouse without Borders and ShareMouse.

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  1. Barrier icon

    Barrier

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    Barrier is a cross-platform software utility for sharing your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers on your desk. It was forked from Synergy version 1.9's codebase.

    19 Barrier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Works great between different OSs such as Linux and Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Barrier is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Input Director.

    • Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Input Director.

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. Synergy icon

    Synergy

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    Synergy combines your desktop devices together in to one cohesive experience. It's software for sharing your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers on your desk. It works on Windows, macOS and Linux.

    19 Synergy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Positive
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    It's free and works with just a few settings

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Synergy is a great Input Director alternative, some don't.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Input Director.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Input Leap

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    Input Leap is software that mimics the functionality of a KVM switch, which historically would allow you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple computers by physically turning a dial on the box to switch the machine you're controlling at any given moment.

    19 Input Leap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Multiplicity offers a virtual KVM solution, managing several computers with one keyboard and mouse. Its remote modes enable cursor transition across monitors and centralized control. Users can transfer files, stream audio, and lo...

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  6. Mouse without Borders icon

    Mouse without Borders

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    Control multiple PCs effortlessly with a single mouse and keyboard, drag-and-drop files between machines, and customize your screens with Bing images, all without extra gear.

    18 Mouse without Borders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MouseWithoutBorders is a free alternative that just works. Max four computers.

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    Works great, very easy to set up.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks Mouse without Borders is a great Input Director alternative.

    • Mouse without Borders is Free and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
  7. ShareMouse icon

    ShareMouse

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    Seamlessly control multiple computers using one mouse and keyboard, switch between systems by moving the pointer, transmit input securely over LAN, share clipboard, support drag-and-drop files, and work across Windows or macOS with no hardware required.

    15 ShareMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Multiplicity

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    Multiplicity offers a virtual KVM solution, managing several computers with one keyboard and mouse. Its remote modes enable cursor transition across monitors and centralized control. Users can transfer files, stream audio, and lock computers without extra hardware, suitable for command rooms, IT desks, and home users.

    22 Multiplicity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  10. Apple Universal Control icon

    Apple Universal Control

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    The Apple Universal Control allow you to control multiple Apple devices, such as an iMac, MacBook, and iPad, all with the same keyboard and mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  11. Cursr icon

    Cursr

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    Cross-platform utility tool for seamless mouse, keyboard and clipboard sharing and usage in multi-display, single and multi-device setups.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cursr running locally to map the edges of disparate monitors. This enables the pointer to move between screens anywhere along the edge - not just where the OS sees the screen edges meeting up.
     
  12. GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro icon

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

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    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is one of the very few real KVM software sollutions that not only shares mouse and keyboard but really allows you to share video in the form of windows on the screen of connected computers while using minimal bandwidth.

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Client and server role on 2 different computers
     
  13. across icon

    across

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    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Input Director.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightInput Director is not according to our users
  14. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon

    x2vnc (win2vnc)

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    This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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