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.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- FreeBSD
- OpenBSD
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Open Source Synergy AlternativesMouse & Keyboard Sharing Utilities like Synergy
The best open source alternative to Synergy is Barrier. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Synergy and 11 is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Synergy are Input Leap, InputShare, Deskflow and x2vnc (win2vnc).
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Alternatives list
- 32 Barrier alternatives
32 Input Leap alternativesInput 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.
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
InputShare enables you to share the keyboard and mouse of your computer with an Android device via ADB in wired / wireless way.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Windows
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26 Deskflow alternativesDeskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Flathub
- Flatpak
This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Alerts
- Discontinued
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- United States
27 Magic Switch alternativesMagic Switch is a simple macOS menu bar utility that lets you quickly (and securely) switch Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and other Bluetooth peripherals between Macs with one click.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Homebrew
Poland
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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.
Platforms
- Windows
7 Beamer App alternativesBeamer shares one keyboard and mouse or trackpad between Macs, Windows PCs and Linux computers on the same local network. Push the pointer through a chosen screen edge to move to another computer, or switch with a key on macOS and Windows. Each computer keeps its own display.
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application typeApplication types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
United Kingdom
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