ShareMouse Alternatives for Linux

ShareMouse is not available for Linux but there are a few 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 four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to ShareMouse are Synergy, Input Leap and across.

ShareMouse 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 ShareMouse.

ShareMouse

Free Personal • Proprietary
Mouse Sharing Utility

Move the mouse to the monitor of the computer you wish to control and the pointer magically jumps to that computer. Any...

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

Comments about Barrier as a Alternative to ShareMouse
Most users think Barrier is a great ShareMouse alternative.
Guest
cross platform (mac-windows-linux), clipboard share, easy config and free!
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Guest
So much simpler, easier to use, and waaay better response time. Log lag at all!
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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 ShareMouse.
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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 ShareMouse
Some users think Synergy is a great ShareMouse alternative, some don't.
makeabig
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.
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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
across
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Paid • Proprietary
Keyboard Sharing Utility
Mouse Sharing Utility
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
158 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...
- - across is the most popular Android alternative to ShareMouse.
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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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