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, Deskflow and Input Director.

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  1. Apple Universal Control icon

    Apple Universal Control

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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.

    17 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. EasySwitch icon

    EasySwitch

     3 likes

    Turn 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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    EasySwitch screenshot 1
     
  4. 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.

    16 Win2VNC alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connectoin Details
     
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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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  6. 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!

    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.

    • GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is Paid and ProprietaryBarrier is Free and Open Source
  8. 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
     
  9. 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
     
  11. CursorHop icon

    CursorHop

     2 likes

    Cross-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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Main App Dashboard
     
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