Mouse without Borders AlternativesTop Mouse & Keyboard Sharing Utilities like Mouse without Borders

Mouse without Borders is described as 'Control up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard with no extra hardware. Enjoy seamless file drag-and-drop and login control' and is a very popular Mouse Sharing utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Mouse without Borders for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and BSD apps. The best Mouse without Borders alternative is Synergy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Barrier or Input Leap. Other great apps like Mouse without Borders are Input Director, InputShare, ShareMouse and Multiplicity.

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  1. Synergy icon
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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
    Synergy 3 Alpha

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    Application types

    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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    infinite number of systems

    Positive comment •Oct 6, 2016
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    • Most users think Synergy is a great Mouse without Borders alternative.

    • Synergy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
  2. Barrier icon
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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

    Application types

    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

    simple, free, crossplatform

    Positive comment •Oct 7, 2020
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    Guest

    Easy to install, setting and is a cross plaform solution.

    Positive comment •Mar 10, 2019
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    • Almost everyone thinks Barrier is a great Mouse without Borders alternative.

    • Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
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    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
    Input Director screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Input Director Features

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

    Very easy painless setup. It's free. No lagging, works.

    Top positive comment •May 18, 2023
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    Guest

    A great update on the concept presented by Mouse Without Borders - a little more feature-rich, and (so far) a bit more stable as well.

    Positive comment •Apr 15, 2020
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    Guest

    Mouse without Borders is unstable and works only half of the time. Inout Director is easy to setup and works like a charm.

    Positive comment •Nov 20, 2017
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    • Most users think Input Director is a great Mouse without Borders alternative.

    • Input Director is Free Personal and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is Free 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
    Input Leap screenshot 1

    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
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    InputShare

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    InputShare enables you to share the keyboard and mouse of your computer with an Android device via ADB in wired / wireless way.

    8 InputShare alternatives
    Pairing UI

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connecting UI
    Settings UI
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    System Tray

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Share Clipboard
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  8. ShareMouse icon
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    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
    ShareMouse screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    ShareMouse Features

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

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    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 h...

    19 Multiplicity alternatives
    Multiplicity screenshot 1

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    • Windows
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    Multiplicity Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  Virtual KVM Switch
    6.  Share Clipboard
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    Logitech Options

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    Customisation of Logitech mouse or keyboard settings, device information, additional functionality such as sharing input devices over multiple computers.

    12 Logitech Options alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Logitech Options Features

    1.  Copy & paste actions
    2.  Mouse Button Mapping
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts
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    You need Logitech hardware for this.

    Negative comment •Dec 7, 2020
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    Guest

    It's free and developed by a big brand.

    Positive comment •Mar 18, 2020
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    • Logitech Options is Free and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is also Free and Proprietary
  12. 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
    x2vnc (win2vnc) screenshot 1

    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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    Guest

    A remote screen option is not the same as sharing your mouse+keyboard over multiple PCs

    Negative comment •Dec 7, 2020
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    • x2vnc (win2vnc) is Free and Open SourceMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
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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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