Barrier AlternativesOnly Free apps categorised as Keyboard Sharing Utilities

The best free Keyboard Sharing alternative to Barrier is Input Leap, which is also Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Barrier and ten of them are free Keyboard Sharing Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Keyboard Sharing Utility alternatives to Barrier are Mouse without Borders, Deskflow, InputShare and Input Director.

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  1. Input Leap icon

    Input Leap

     33 likes

    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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    Input Leap vs Barrier Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    alteer8
    1

    Barrier is no longer developed, and Input Leap is an active project based on the same source code

    maboroshin
    Positive
    0

    Barrier has been stagnant since 2021. Developers moved to Input Leap.

    optotype
    0

    Neither really have a grip on security. #1204

    3 of 5 comments
    • Input Leap is Free and Open SourceBarrier is also Free and Open Source
  2. Mouse without Borders icon

    Mouse without Borders

     133 likes

    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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    Mouse without Borders vs Barrier Comments
    Ian Dorfman
    Positive
    1

    Viable as a Windows alternative to Barrier, though it is not supported on other platforms, nor is it open source. As it was developed by an employee of Microsoft and is available via the official Microsoft website, it may be easier to access in the face of Internet firewalls that block websites strictly.

    Additionally, it supports 32-bit versions of Windows, which Barrier does not.

    • Mouse without Borders is Free and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  4. Deskflow icon

    Deskflow

     11 likes

    Deskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.

    11 Deskflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Deskflow vs Barrier Comments
    maboroshin
    Positive
    0

    Barrier's predecessor is Synergy. Deskflow is an open source app that also includes Synergy developers. The previous repository name was Synergy-core. it's Synergy system.

    • Deskflow is Free and Open SourceBarrier is also Free and Open Source
    • Deskflow is Privacy focused and LightweightBarrier is not according to our users
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    ShareMouse

    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 wi...

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    InputShare

     13 likes

    InputShare enables you to share the keyboard and mouse of your computer with an Android device via ADB in wired / wireless way.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  7. Input Director icon

    Input Director

     81 likes

    Input Director is a 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.

    15 Input Director alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Input Director vs Barrier Comments
    misterrobato
    Positive
    1

    Very easy painless setup. It's free. No lagging, works.

    Wireball
    Positive
    0

    I've used Input Director for years on Windows computers, and its smoothness, clipboard sharing, and built-in encryption are second to none. It's also nice being able to copy a file between two computers via copy-paste (assuming Windows file sharing is set up). The only drawback is the lack of support for operating systems other than Windows.

    • Input Director is Free Personal and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
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    ShareMouse

     94 likes

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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  10. Cursr icon

    Cursr

     7 likes

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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • 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.
     
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    Apple Universal Control

     3 likes

    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
     
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    Apple Universal Control vs Barrier Comments
    alteer8
    Positive
    0

    The no-brainer best and free option if you use Apple ecosystem

    • Apple Universal Control is Free and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  12. R

    Remote

     3 likes

    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  13. InputShare2 icon

    InputShare2

     2 likes

    An desktop application that makes it easy to share your mouse, keyboard and clipboard between your PC and your Android tablets and phones.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    InputShare2 screenshot 1
     
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