Mouse without Borders Alternatives for Mac

Mouse without Borders is not available for Mac but there are some alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac 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 eight of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Mouse without Borders are ShareMouse, Cursr, across and Logitech Options.

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Mouse without Borders alternatives are mainly Mouse Sharing Utilities but may also be Keyboard Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools.  Other popular filters includes Linux + Mouse Sharing and Android + Mouse Sharing. Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of 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 Feb 13, 2025
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  1. Synergy icon
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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

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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

    Synergy VS Mouse without Borders

     
    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
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    Positive Oct 6, 2016
    0

    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
  2. Barrier icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
    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

     
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    Positive Oct 7, 2020
    0

    simple, free, crossplatform

    Guest
    Positive Mar 10, 2019
    -2

    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
  3. Input Leap icon
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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

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    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 Mouse without Borders

     
  4. ShareMouse icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    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 Mouse without Borders

     
  5. Cursr icon
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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

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    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

     
  6. across icon
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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

    License model

    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

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

    12 Logitech Options alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Logitech Options Features

    1.  Copy & paste actions
    2.  Mouse Button Mapping
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Logitech Options VS Mouse without Borders

     
    Comments about Logitech Options as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
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    Negative Dec 7, 2020
    0

    You need Logitech hardware for this.

    Guest
    Positive Mar 18, 2020
    -1

    It's free and developed by a big brand.

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    • Logitech Options is Free and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is also Free and Proprietary
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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

    • FreeProprietary

    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 without Borders

     
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