Multiplicity Alternatives for Linux

Multiplicity is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Multiplicity and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Multiplicity are Synergy, Input Leap, AeroAdmin and x2vnc (win2vnc).

Multiplicity alternatives are mainly Mouse Sharing Utilities but may also be Keyboard Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Multiplicity.

Multiplicity

Paid • Proprietary
Mouse Sharing Utility

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Barrier
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Free • Open Source
Mouse Sharing Utility
Keyboard Sharing Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
FreeBSD
OpenBSD
14 Barrier alternatives
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.
- - Barrier is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Multiplicity.
- - Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Multiplicity.
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Barrier Features
Share Clipboard
SSL encryption
Copy & paste actions
Virtual KVM Switch
Preconfigurable auto-connect
Wayland Support
Drag and Drop
Cross-Platform
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
Synergy
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Paid • Open Source
Mouse Sharing Utility
Keyboard Sharing Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
14 Synergy alternatives
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.
- - Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Multiplicity.
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Synergy Features
Share Clipboard
Virtual KVM Switch
KVM over IP
Preconfigurable auto-connect
Drag and Drop
SSL encryption
Copy & paste actions
Two-way sharing
Comments about Synergy as a Alternative to Multiplicity
Almost everyone thinks Synergy is a great Multiplicity alternative.
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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.
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Input Leap
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Free • Open Source
Mouse Sharing Utility
Keyboard Sharing Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
14 Input Leap alternatives
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.
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Input Leap Features
Virtual KVM Switch
Share Clipboard
Cross-Platform
Copy & paste actions
FOSS
Preconfigurable auto-connect
Wayland Support
Drag and Drop
AeroAdmin
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Wine
78 AeroAdmin alternatives
FREE and EASY remote desktop software! Set up a remote desktop connection within a few seconds! No installation and configuration required.
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AeroAdmin Features
1. Unattended AccessAeroAdmin can access a computer even when no one’s being physically present at the remote end.
2. Screen SharingYou can use AeroAdmin to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
3. Desktop SharingAeroAdmin enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Remote Support
Employee Performance Management
No installation required
Remote Work
Video Conferencing
Webinar
Audio Conferencing
RDP
Integrated File Sharing
VNC Support
Comments about AeroAdmin as a Alternative to Multiplicity
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Guest
Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. Aeroadmin is remote desktop software.
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x2vnc (win2vnc)
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
12 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives
This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.
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x2vnc (win2vnc) Features
1. Support for Multiple Monitorsx2vnc (win2vnc) supports the use of multiple displays.
VNC Viewer
Discontinued
The project is no longer developed but the program is still downloadable and working

Comments about x2vnc (win2vnc) as a Alternative to Multiplicity
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Guest
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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across
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Paid • Proprietary
Keyboard Sharing Utility
Mouse Sharing Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
159 across alternatives
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...
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across Features
1. Desktop Sharingacross enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
2. Ad-freeacross doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. AirPlay Supportacross can stream or share content to your Mac, Apple TV, or compatible smart TV.
4. Lightweightacross consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in across without registration.
6. Support for Multiple Monitorsacross supports the use of multiple displays.
7. Screen SharingYou can use across to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
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RemoteView
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Paid • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
139 RemoteView alternatives
RemoteView is a service that lets you remotely access your computers and mobile devices through your internet connection, regardless of time and place. All you need to do is install the agent on your remote computers, Android devices, and servers.
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RemoteView Features
1. Screen SharingYou can use RemoteView to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
2. Desktop SharingRemoteView enables you to share your screen with other people in the same office or working remotely.
Comments about RemoteView as a Alternative to Multiplicity
pros, cons and recent comments
Guest
Really very different functionality. Multiplicity is for locally sharing keyboard/mouse across multiple computers. RemoteView is remote desktop software. Unrelated.
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RemoteCall
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Paid • Proprietary
Mac
Windows
Linux
Software as a Service (SaaS)
127 RemoteCall alternatives
RemoteCall is a cloud based remote support solution bridging the agents and clients. Support client PCs, multiple displays, Windows, Mac and Linux as SaaS service or in-house server solution. Best solution for IT professionals.
- - RemoteCall is the most popular SaaS alternative to Multiplicity.
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RemoteCall Features
Remote Support