Input Director Alternatives for Linux

Input Director is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Input Director and six of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Input Director are Synergy, Input Leap, x2vnc (win2vnc) and Cursr.

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Input Director 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 Input Director.
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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...

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Input Director alternatives page was last updated Feb 9, 2024
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    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.

    16 Barrier alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    Barrier Features

    1.  Mouse Sharing
    2.  Keyboard Sharing
    3.  Share Clipboard
    4.  SSL encryption
    5.  Copy & paste actions
    6.  Virtual KVM Switch
    7.  Cross-Platform
    8.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
    9.  Wayland Support
    10.  Drag and Drop
    Discontinued

    The Barrier project has been unmaintained for a year and a half now, and efforts to continue developing the project have continued in this repo: https://github.com/input-leap/input-leapMore details can be found here: https://github.com/input-leap/input-leap/issues/1414

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    Guest

    Works great between different OSs such as Linux and Windows

    Positive comment •Apr 4, 2020
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    • Barrier is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Input Director.

    • Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Input Director.

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Synergy

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    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.

    16 Synergy alternatives
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Synergy Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Virtual KVM Switch
    3.  KVM over IP
    4.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
    5.  Drag and Drop
    6.  SSL encryption
    7.  Copy & paste actions
    8.  Two-way sharing
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    Guest

    It's free and works with just a few settings

    Positive comment •Nov 14, 2017
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    • Some users think Synergy is a great Input Director alternative, some don't.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Input Director.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
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    Input Leap

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    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.

    17 Input Leap alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Input Leap Features

    1.  Mouse Sharing
    2.  Virtual KVM Switch
    3.  Keyboard Sharing
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Copy & paste actions
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
    9.  Wayland Support
    10.  Drag and Drop
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  5. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon
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    x2vnc (win2vnc)

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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.

    13 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux

    x2vnc (win2vnc) Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  VNC Viewer
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer developed but the program is still downloadable and working

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    Cursr

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

    14 Cursr alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cursr Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Copy & paste actions
    3.  Virtual KVM Switch
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Automatic Connection
    8.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
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    across

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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...
    161 across alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    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 Input Director.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightInput Director is not according to our users
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