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 typeApplication types
United StatesPlatforms
- Mac
Barrier Alternatives
Barrier has been discontinued. Similar apps include Synergy. It's paid, but Input Leap and Mouse without Borders are free. Other options are Deskflow, Multiplicity, InputShare and ShareMouse. Mouse Sharing Utilities like Barrier are a crowded field, with more than 25 alternatives for Windows, Mac, Linux and Android.
Alternatives list
26 Magic Switch alternativesMagic Switch is a simple macOS menu bar utility that lets you quickly (and securely) switch Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and other Bluetooth peripherals between Macs with one click.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew
Poland
EU
+7
40 EasySwitch alternativesTurn your Mac, Windows, and Linux computers into one seamless workspace with shared keyboard, mouse, clipboard, file transfer, and virtual displays.
Cost / License
- Free Personal
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
+1
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.
Platforms
- Windows
Platforms
- Windows
R
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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
Netherlands- EU
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
16 InputShare2 alternativesAn 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 typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
+3
Share one mouse and keyboard between a Windows PC, Android phones and tablets, and Apple Silicon Macs by moving the cursor across the screen edge.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Android
- Samsung Galaxy Store
- Android Tablet
South Korea
+5
23 CursorHop alternativesCross-platform KVM software to share one mouse, keyboard, and clipboard across multiple Windows and macOS computers over your local network.
Cost / License
- Freemium
- Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Global
+1
Mouse Broadcaster is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Application type
Platforms
- Windows
Free keyboard and mouse sharing between Windows and Mac computers on the same local network. Move across screen edges to switch computers, with input sharing available in both directions.
Cost / License
- Free
- Proprietary
Platforms
- Windows
- Mac
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