Barrier AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Keyboard Sharing Utilities

The best Keyboard Sharing alternative to Barrier is Input Leap, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Barrier and 15 are Keyboard Sharing Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Keyboard Sharing Utility alternatives to Barrier are Synergy, Mouse without Borders, Input Director and Deskflow.

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  1. Input Leap icon
     33 likes

    Input Leap is software that mimics the functionality of a KVM switch, which historically would allow you to use a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple computers by physically turning a dial on the box to switch the machine you're controlling at any given moment.

    20 Input Leap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  2. Synergy icon
     338 likes

    Synergy combines your desktop devices together in to one cohesive experience. It's software for sharing your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers on your desk. It works on Windows, macOS and Linux.

    20 Synergy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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  3. Control multiple PCs effortlessly with a single mouse and keyboard, drag-and-drop files between machines, and customize your screens with Bing images, all without extra gear.

    19 Mouse without Borders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  4. Input Director icon
     81 likes

    Input Director is a Windows application that lets you control multiple Windows systems using the keyboard/mouse attached to one computer. It is designed for folks who have two (or more) computers set up at home and find themselves regularly sliding from one system to the other.

    16 Input Director alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  5. Deskflow icon
     11 likes

    Deskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.

    12 Deskflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
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  6. Multiplicity icon
     26 likes

    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 lock computers without extra hardware, suitable for command rooms, IT desks, and home users.

    23 Multiplicity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. ShareMouse icon
     94 likes

    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 with no hardware required.

    16 ShareMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  8. across icon
     9 likes
    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...
    176 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. Cursr icon
     7 likes

    Cross-platform utility tool for seamless mouse, keyboard and clipboard sharing and usage in multi-display, single and multi-device setups.

    17 Cursr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. 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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  11.  3 likes

    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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