ShareMouse Alternatives for Linux

ShareMouse 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 ShareMouse and five of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ShareMouse are Synergy, Input Leap, across and Cursr.

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

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ShareMouse alternatives page was last updated Feb 9, 2024
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    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
    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

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    Guest

    cross platform (mac-windows-linux), clipboard share, easy config and free!

    Positive comment •Mar 7, 2020
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    Guest

    So much simpler, easier to use, and waaay better response time. Log lag at all!

    Positive comment •Dec 4, 2020
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    • Most users think Barrier is a great ShareMouse alternative.

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

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

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceShareMouse is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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
    Synergy 3 Alpha

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    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
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    No file transfer, only basic clipboard sharing (no text formatting, no bitmaps), no profiles, no easy display configuration, no screensaver sync, no lock sync, no pre-login support.

    Negative comment •Oct 27, 2020
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    • Some users think Synergy is a great ShareMouse alternative, some don't.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to ShareMouse.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryShareMouse is Freemium and Proprietary
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Input Leap Features

    1.  Mouse Sharing
    2.  Virtual KVM Switch
    3.  Keyboard Sharing
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Cross-Platform
    6.  Copy & paste actions
    7.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    8.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
    9.  Wayland Support
    10.  Drag and Drop
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    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...
    161 across alternatives
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    License model

    Application types

    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
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    • across is the most popular Android alternative to ShareMouse.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryShareMouse is Freemium and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightShareMouse is not according to our users
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    Cursr

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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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Cursr Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Copy & paste actions
    3.  Virtual KVM Switch
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Share Clipboard
    6.  Electron based
    7.  Automatic Connection
    8.  Preconfigurable auto-connect
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