Multiplicity AlternativesMouse & Keyboard Sharing Utilities like Multiplicity

Multiplicity is described as 'Virtual KVM switch for seamless control of multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse. Supports file transfer and audio streaming' and is a Mouse Sharing utility in the network & admin category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Multiplicity for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and iPhone apps. The best Multiplicity alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Multiplicity are Synergy, Spacedesk, Input Leap and LogMeIn Resolve.

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Multiplicity alternatives page was last updated Dec 13, 2024
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  1. 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.

    17 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 Multiplicity

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

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

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceMultiplicity is Paid and Proprietary
  2. 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.

    17 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 Multiplicity

     
    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Multiplicity
    Guest
    Negative May 17, 2019
    -3

    Shares peripherals ONLY between computers with their own screens, multiplicity uses a single computer, to virtually kvm switch between computers using the same monitor as well as peripherals.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Synergy is a great Multiplicity alternative.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Multiplicity.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryMultiplicity is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. Spacedesk icon
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    Utilize Spacedesk to transform any network-connected device, from Android tablets to iOS devices, into additional monitors. Requires a Windows primary machine for efficient screen sharing, perfect for office or remote collaboration.

    26 Spacedesk alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Kindle Fire

    Spacedesk Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  Desktop Sharing
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Video Wall
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  Digital Signage

    Spacedesk VS Multiplicity

     
    • Spacedesk is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Multiplicity.

    • Spacedesk is Freemium and ProprietaryMultiplicity is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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 Multiplicity

     
  5. LogMeIn Resolve icon
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    Offers endpoint management with remote control, IT tools integrating remote monitoring, management, access, support, ticketing, and automation. Mobile Device Management manages apps, security, and devices across systems.

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad

    LogMeIn Resolve Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Integrated File Sharing

    LogMeIn Resolve VS Multiplicity

     
    Comments about LogMeIn Resolve as an Alternative to Multiplicity
    Guest
    Negative Mar 24, 2018
    10

    Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. LogMeIn is remote desktop software.

    Guest
    Negative Nov 18, 2019
    1

    LogMein is for REMOTE control /viewing/meeting etc. Multiplicity is for Local (as in, on the same desk) control/viewing etc., essentially functioning as a controller without being a viewer also. LogMeIn does not function as a controller unless you also have a view window open.

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    • This alternative is disputed. LogMeIn Resolve is a legitimate Multiplicity alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is the most popular Web-based alternative to Multiplicity.

    • LogMeIn Resolve is Paid and ProprietaryMultiplicity is also Paid and Proprietary
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    Control multiple PCs effortlessly with a single mouse and keyboard, drag-and-drop files between machines, and customize your screens with Bing images, all without extra gear.

    16 Mouse without Borders alternatives

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Mouse without Borders Features

    1.  Mouse Sharing
    2.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    3.  Peer-To-Peer
    4.  32-bit support
    5.  Universal clipboard
    6.  Share Clipboard
    7.  Automatic Connection
    8.  Drag and Drop
    9.  Media button support

    Mouse without Borders VS Multiplicity

     
  7. InputShare icon
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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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Share Clipboard

    InputShare VS Multiplicity

     
  8. Input Director icon
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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 PersonalProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

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

    Input Director VS Multiplicity

     
  9. 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 Multiplicity

     
    Comments about ShareMouse as an Alternative to Multiplicity
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    Guest
    Positive Jun 17, 2019
    0

    Works for Windows and Mac!

    hguldad
    Positive Jan 28, 2021
    0

    It's the best not only as an alternative but as it's the only one that works without complicated settings. I loved it from the first time ..???

    Guest
    Negative Jan 11, 2019
    -1

    Because it is not the same function

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    • Most users think ShareMouse is a great Multiplicity alternative.

    • ShareMouse is Freemium and ProprietaryMultiplicity is Paid and Proprietary
  10. AeroAdmin icon
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    FREE and EASY remote desktop software! Set up a remote desktop connection within a few seconds! No installation and configuration required.

    79 AeroAdmin alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • RU flagRussia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Wine

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Unattended Access
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Desktop Sharing
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  VNC Support
    6.  No installation required
    7.  Remote Work
    8.  Video Conferencing
    9.  Webinar
    10.  Audio Conferencing
    11.  Integrated File Sharing

    AeroAdmin VS Multiplicity

     
    Comments about AeroAdmin as an Alternative to Multiplicity
    Guest
    Negative Mar 24, 2018
    1

    Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. Aeroadmin is remote desktop software.

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    • AeroAdmin is Freemium and ProprietaryMultiplicity is Paid and Proprietary
    • AeroAdmin is LightweightMultiplicity is not according to our users
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