Input Director Alternatives for Mac

Input Director is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 seven of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Input Director are Synergy, Input Leap, ShareMouse and Cursr.

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Input Director alternatives are mainly Keyboard Sharing Utilities but may also be Mouse 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 8, 2025
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  1. Barrier icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    Barrier screenshot 1
    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

    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

    Barrier VS Input Director

     
    Comments about Barrier as an Alternative to Input Director
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    Positive •Apr 4, 2020
    1

    Works great between different OSs such as Linux and Windows

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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
  2. Synergy icon

    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

    License model

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    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Synergy 3 Alpha

    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

    Synergy VS Input Director

     
    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Input Director
    Guest
    Positive •Nov 14, 2017
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    It's free and works with just a few settings

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Input Leap screenshot 1

    Top Input Leap Features

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

    Input Leap VS Input Director

     
  5. ShareMouse icon

    ShareMouse

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    Move the mouse to the monitor of the computer you wish to control and the pointer magically jumps to that computer. Any mouse and keyboard input is transmitted to the corresponding computer.

    13 ShareMouse alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ShareMouse screenshot 1

    ShareMouse Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Plug and play
    3.  Dual-monitor support
    4.  Drag and Drop
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Sync with Fantastical

    ShareMouse VS Input Director

     
  6. Cursr icon

    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

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cursr running locally to map the edges of disparate monitors. This enables the pointer to move between screens anywhere along the edge - not just where the OS sees the screen edges meeting up.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Cursr VS Input Director

     
  7. across icon

    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...
    163 across alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    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

    across VS Input Director

     

    • 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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    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.

    14 Apple Universal Control alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Apple Universal Control Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Share Clipboard

    Apple Universal Control VS Input Director

     
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