Mouse without Borders Alternatives for Linux

Mouse without Borders is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Synergy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Barrier or Input Leap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Mouse without Borders and seven of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Mouse without Borders are Deskflow, Cursr, across and x2vnc (win2vnc).

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Mouse without Borders alternatives are mainly Keyboard Sharing Utilities, but if you're looking for Mouse Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux + Mouse Sharing and Android + Mouse Sharing. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Mouse without Borders.
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Control up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard with no extra hardware. Enjoy seamless file drag-and-drop and login control.

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Mouse without Borders alternatives page was last updated May 21, 2025
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  1. 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.

    17 Synergy alternatives

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    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 without Borders

     
    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
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    Positive Oct 6, 2016
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    infinite number of systems

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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
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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.

    17 Barrier alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

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    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 Mouse without Borders

     
    Comments about Barrier as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
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    Positive Oct 7, 2020
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    simple, free, crossplatform

    Guest
    Positive Mar 10, 2019
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    Easy to install, setting and is a cross plaform solution.

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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 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

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    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

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    Deskflow

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    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.

    8 Deskflow alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Deskflow screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Ad-free

    Deskflow VS Mouse without Borders

     
  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.

    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 Mouse without Borders

     
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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...
    164 across alternatives

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    • 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 Mouse without Borders

     

    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightMouse without Borders is not according to our users
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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 without Borders

     
    Comments about x2vnc (win2vnc) as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
    Guest
    Negative Dec 7, 2020
    0

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

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    • x2vnc (win2vnc) is Free and Open SourceMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
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