Remote AlternativesMouse & Keyboard Sharing Utilities like Remote

Remote is described as 'Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse' and is a Mouse Sharing utility in the os & utilities category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Remote for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac, Android and BSD apps. The best Remote alternative is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Remote are Synergy, Input Leap, Mouse without Borders and Input Director.

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Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

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Remote alternatives page was last updated Oct 10, 2022
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  1. Barrier icon

    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.

    16 Barrier alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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 Remote

     

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

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

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceRemote is also Free and Open Source
  2. 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.

    16 Synergy alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    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 Remote

     

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Remote.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryRemote is Free and Open Source
  4. Input Leap icon

    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

    Application types

    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

    Input Leap VS Remote

     
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    Multiplicity offers a virtual KVM solution, managing several computers with one keyboard and mouse. Its remote modes enable cursor transition across monitors and centralized control. Users can transfer files, stream audio, and lo...

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  6. Mouse without Borders icon

    Mouse without Borders

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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.

    15 Mouse without Borders alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Mouse without Borders screenshot 1

    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 Remote

     
  7. Input Director icon

    Input Director

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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 Personal • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Input Director screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Gaming-focused

    Features

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

    Input Director VS Remote

     
  8. ShareMouse icon

    ShareMouse

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    ShareMouse screenshot 1

    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 Remote

     
  10. Multiplicity icon

    Multiplicity

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    Multiplicity offers a virtual KVM solution, managing several computers with one keyboard and mouse. Its remote modes enable cursor transition across monitors and centralized control. Users can transfer files, stream audio, and lock computers without extra hardware, suitable for command rooms, IT desks, and home users.

    19 Multiplicity alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Multiplicity screenshot 1

    Multiplicity Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Screen Extension
    4.  Remote Support
    5.  Virtual KVM Switch
    6.  Share Clipboard

    Multiplicity VS Remote

     
  11. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon

    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.

    13 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives

    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 Remote

     
  12. across icon

    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...
    163 across alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    across screenshot 1
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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 Remote

     

    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Remote.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryRemote is Free and Open Source
    • across is LightweightRemote is not according to our users
  13. Win2VNC icon

    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. It even works between different operating systems.

    13 Win2VNC alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Connectoin Details
    Discontinued

    Last Update: 2015-09-23, see https://sourceforge.net/projects/win2vnc/

    Win2VNC Features

    1.  Screen Extension
    2.  VNC Support

    Win2VNC VS Remote

     
  14. Mouse Broadcaster icon

    Mouse Broadcaster

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    Mouse Broadcaster is used to duplicate mouse and keyboard actions to multiple PCs on a network.

    8 Mouse Broadcaster alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Master before starting (Automatically calculates broadcast IP).

    Mouse Broadcaster VS Remote

     
  15. GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro icon

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

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    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is one of the very few real KVM software sollutions that not only shares mouse and keyboard but really allows you to share video in the form of windows on the screen of connected computers while using minimal bandwidth.

    14 GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Client and server role on 2 different computers

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro Features

    1.  Second monitor support
    2.  Share Videos
    3.  Accelerate file transfer
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Customize Windows

    GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro VS Remote

     
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