Mouse Broadcaster AlternativesMouse Sharing Utilities and other similar apps like Mouse Broadcaster

Mouse Broadcaster is described as 'Is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network' and is a Mouse Sharing utility in the os & utilities category. There are eight alternatives to Mouse Broadcaster for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, BSD and Flathub apps. The best Mouse Broadcaster alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Mouse Broadcaster are Synergy, Input Leap, Input Director and x2vnc (win2vnc).

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Mouse Broadcaster is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network.

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Mouse Broadcaster alternatives page was last updated Oct 10, 2022
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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

    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 Mouse Broadcaster

     

    • Barrier is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mouse Broadcaster.

    • Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mouse Broadcaster.

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceMouse Broadcaster is Free 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

    Application types

    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 Mouse Broadcaster

     

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Mouse Broadcaster.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryMouse Broadcaster is Free and Proprietary
  4. Input Leap icon

    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.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Copy & paste actions
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
    10.  Wayland Support
    11.  Drag and Drop

    Input Leap VS Mouse Broadcaster

     
  5. Input Director icon

    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 themselves regularly sliding from one system to the other.

    14 Input Director alternatives

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Input Director screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

    1.  Keyboard Sharing
    2.  Mouse Sharing
    3.  Macro Recording
    4.  Screen Sharing

    Input Director VS Mouse Broadcaster

     
  6. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon

    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    x2vnc (win2vnc) screenshot 1
    Discontinued

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

    x2vnc (win2vnc) Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  VNC Viewer

    x2vnc (win2vnc) VS Mouse Broadcaster

     
  7. Win2VNC icon

    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. It even works between different operating systems.

    13 Win2VNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connectoin Details
    Discontinued

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

    Win2VNC Features

    1.  Screen Extension
    2.  VNC Support

    Win2VNC VS Mouse Broadcaster

     

  9. Remote

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    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    12 Remote alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Remote VS Mouse Broadcaster

     
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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 Mouse Broadcaster

     
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