Synergy Alternatives

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

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Synergy alternatives are mainly Mouse Sharing Utilities, but if you're looking for Keyboard Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to 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.

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Synergy alternatives page was last updated Apr 11, 2025
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  1. 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...
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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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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 Synergy

     

    • Some users think across is a great Synergy alternative, some don't.

    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Synergy.

    • across is Paid and ProprietarySynergy is also Paid and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightSynergy 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.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Cursr running locally to map the edges of disparate monitors. This enables the pointer to move between screens anywhere along the edge - not just where the OS sees the screen edges meeting up.

    Properties

    1.  Configurable
    2.  Customizable

    Features

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

    Cursr VS Synergy

     
    Comments about Cursr as an Alternative to Synergy
    Matt
    Positive •Apr 11, 2025
    0

    Has all the features I need from Synergy -and- enables me to map the sides of non-matching displays for smooth screen-to-screen pointer movement

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    • Cursr is Freemium and ProprietarySynergy is Paid and Proprietary
  4. 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.

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    Country of Origin

    • NL flagNetherlands
    • European Union flagEU

    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 Synergy

     
    Comments about GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro as an Alternative to Synergy
    Rudy Alberda
    Positive •Dec 15, 2022
    1

    Only real KVM for windows since it is the only product that let's you use the monitor of the connect computer to display windows of programs that are running on the primary computer.

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    • GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is Paid and ProprietarySynergy is also Paid and Proprietary
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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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    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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    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 Synergy

     
    Comments about x2vnc (win2vnc) as an Alternative to Synergy
    Guest
    Negative •Nov 21, 2022
    0

    This does not actually replicate the functionality of Synergy

    Guest
    Positive •Mar 22, 2016
    -5

    While the description is a little vague, they seem to imply that your keyboard/mouse input is sent to another PC when you move your mouse into a tiny window on either PC.

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    • Some users think x2vnc (win2vnc) is a great Synergy alternative, some don't.

    • x2vnc (win2vnc) is Free and Open SourceSynergy is Paid and Proprietary
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    Apple Universal Control

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    The Apple Universal Control allow you to control multiple Apple devices, such as an iMac, MacBook, and iPad, all with the same keyboard and mouse.

    14 Apple Universal Control alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Apple Universal Control Features

    1.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    2.  Share Clipboard

    Apple Universal Control VS Synergy

     
  8. Logitech Options icon

    Logitech Options

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    Customisation of Logitech mouse or keyboard settings, device information, additional functionality such as sharing input devices over multiple computers.

    12 Logitech Options alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CH flagSwitzerland

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Logitech Options Features

    1.  Copy & paste actions
    2.  Mouse Button Mapping
    3.  Keyboard Shortcuts

    Logitech Options VS Synergy

     
    Comments about Logitech Options as an Alternative to Synergy
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    Guest
    Negative •Jul 6, 2018
    6

    Logitech options is a hardware keyboard and mouse switching, requires specialized hardware, paired with both devices. It does nothing over the network, like synergy. All options does is detect when you get to the border, and changes the pairing of your mouse and keyboard to a second machine. If you don't have the mouse and keyboard, it doesn't work.

    Guest
    Negative •Apr 7, 2022
    0

    Logi Options is not a software-based KVM switch.

    Guest
    Negative •Jun 28, 2020
    1

    Not even close to providing the same functions as Synergy.

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    • This alternative is disputed. Logitech Options is a legitimate Synergy alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Logitech Options is Free and ProprietarySynergy is Paid and Proprietary
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    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.

    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 Synergy

     
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