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, InputShare, Mouse without Borders 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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    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

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about Apple Universal Control as an Alternative to Barrier
    alteer8
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    The no-brainer best and free option if you use Apple ecosystem

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    • Apple Universal Control is Free and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
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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. It even works between different operating systems.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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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

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Lena Maxim
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    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
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    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.
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    • GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
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