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 Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD. The best Barrier alternative is Synergy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Input Leap or Mouse without Borders. Other great apps like Barrier are Input Director, InputShare, ShareMouse and Multiplicity.

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Barrier alternatives are mainly Mouse Sharing Utilities but may also be Keyboard Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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.

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Barrier alternatives page was last updated Feb 26, 2024
  1. across icon
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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...
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    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Desktop Sharing
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  AirPlay Support
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    6.  Screen Sharing
    7.  Photographic filters
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    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Barrier.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
    • across is LightweightBarrier is not according to our users
  2. Win2VNC icon
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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.

    13 Win2VNC alternatives
    Connectoin Details

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Win2VNC Features

    1.  Screen Extension
    2.  VNC Support
    Discontinued

    Last Update: 2015-09-23, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/win2vnc/

    Win2VNC iconBarrier Icon

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  3. GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro icon
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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.

    14 GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro alternatives
    Client and server role on 2 different computers

    License model

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Share Videos
    3.  Accelerate file transfer
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Customize Windows
    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro iconBarrier Icon

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    Comments about GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro as an Alternative to Barrier
     
    Lena Maxim

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

    Positive commentSep 23, 2022
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    TonSmith

    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.

    Positive commentOct 5, 2022
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    • GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  4. Apple Universal Control icon
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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.

    14 Apple Universal Control alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Apple Universal Control Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Share Clipboard
    Apple Universal Control iconBarrier Icon

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    Comments about Apple Universal Control as an Alternative to Barrier
     
    alteer8

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

    Positive commentFeb 26, 2024
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    • Apple Universal Control is Free and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  5. Mouse Broadcaster icon
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    Mouse Broadcaster is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network.

    8 Mouse Broadcaster alternatives
    Master before starting (Automatically calculates broadcast IP).

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mouse Broadcaster iconBarrier Icon

    Mouse Broadcaster VS Barrier

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  6.  1 like

    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    12 Remote alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
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