Multiplicity Alternatives

    Multiplicity is described as 'enables a user to control multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse. Multiplicity is installed on networked PCs to create a virtual KVM switch with two modes of operation' and is an app 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. The best alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Multiplicity are Synergy (Paid, Open Source), Mouse without Borders (Free), spacedesk (Free) and ShareMouse (Free Personal).

    This page was last updated Aug 2, 2021
    1. 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.
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    2. 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.
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      Synergy vs Multiplicity opinions
      Almost everyone thinks Synergy is a great alternative to Multiplicity.
      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.
      Negative comment • about 2 years ago

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    4. Mouse Without Borders allows you to reach across your PC's as if they were part of one single desktop. Using Mouse Without Borders you can move your mouse between the 3 or more screens, even though one of them is attached to a different PC from the other two.
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      Most users think Mouse without Borders is a great alternative to Multiplicity.

    5. spacedesk

      • Free • Proprietary
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      • Windows Mobile
      • Android
      • iPhone
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      The multi-monitor display extension app, spacedesk lets you use other devices and computers on your LAN (Local Area Network) as monitors for your Windows desktop. At least 2 machines are needed to operate spacedesk.
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    6. Mouse and Keyboard Sharing to control a Windows or Mac PC with the mouse and keyboard of any other PC.
      ShareMouse vs Multiplicity opinions
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      hguldad 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 ..???
      Positive comment • 6 months ago

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      Because it is not the same function
      Negative comment • over 2 years ago

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      Works for Windows and Mac!
      Positive comment • about 2 years ago

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      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.
      Negative comment • about 2 years ago

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    8. LogMeIn

      • Mac
      • Windows
      • Online
      • Android
      • iPhone
      • Android Tablet
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      LogMeIn gives you fast, easy remote access to your PC or Mac from your browser, desktop and mobile devices. Premium features like file transfer, file sharing and remote printing help you stay connected and productive wherever you go.
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      LogMeIn vs Multiplicity opinions
      This alternative is disputed. LogMeIn is still a legitimate alternative to Multiplicity, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
      Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. LogMeIn is remote desktop software.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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      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.
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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    9. 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.
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    10. Aeroadmin - zero configuration and easy to use remote desktop software. Ready to use right after downloading. Remote control available within 30 seconds! Aeroadmin works behind NAT and connects computers in different LAN, firewall friendly.
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      AeroAdmin vs Multiplicity opinions
      pros, cons and recent comments
      Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. Aeroadmin is remote desktop software.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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    12. This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.

      Discontinued

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

      x2vnc (win2vnc) vs Multiplicity opinions
      pros, cons and recent comments
      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.
      Negative comment • about 2 years ago

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