Barrier Alternatives

Barrier is described as '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' and is a very popular Mouse Sharing utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Barrier for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Barrier alternative is Input Leap, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Barrier are Synergy, Mouse without Borders, InputShare and Input Director.

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Barrier alternatives are mainly Mouse Sharing Utilities, but if you're looking for Keyboard Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Barrier.
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  1. Apple Universal Control icon

    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.

    14 Apple Universal Control alternatives

    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
  2. Win2VNC icon

    Win2VNC

     6 likes

    This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer. It even works between different operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connectoin Details
     
  4. Lan Mouse icon

    Lan Mouse

     2 likes

    Mouse & Keyboard sharing via LAN for Desktop Windows/Mac/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Lan Mouse screenshot 1
     
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    Multiplicity

    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. 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
     
  7. GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro icon

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

     10 likes

    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

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Client and server role on 2 different computers
     
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    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro vs Barrier Comments
    Lena Maxim
    Positive
    1

    KVMShare Pro is hands down the best KVM software for windows. It is so easy and intuitive to use!

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TonSmith
    Positive
    0

    I got this tool on a discount promo from BitsDuJour, wish I discovered it earlier. So easy now to work on my laptop and deskto at the same time.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  8. 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
     
  10. Mouse Broadcaster icon

    Mouse Broadcaster

     3 likes

    Mouse Broadcaster is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Master before starting (Automatically calculates broadcast IP).
     
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