Synergy Alternatives for Linux
There are many alternatives to Synergy for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. 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 Synergy and four of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Synergy are Input Leap, across and x2vnc (win2vnc).
Synergy 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 Synergy.Barrier
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Mouse Sharing Utility
- Keyboard Sharing Utility
14 Barrier alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- FreeBSD
- OpenBSD
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 Synergy.
- - Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Synergy.
Barrier Features
DiscontinuedThe 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 Synergy
Iaian7This is the only cross-platform solution I've found so far, and it's working a heck of a lot better than Synergy!
7Quick and easy setup, cross platform, minimal reading required to use.
12kylefmohrNo longer maintained as of Feb 2022, development efforts have continued under the "InputLeap" project on GitHub
0mazeeLast update from November 2021. Main developers moved to Input Leap. For now both Input Leap and Barrier are more or less at the same state, but going forward Input Leap might be the better choice.
2open source, actively updated
-1Input Leap
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Free • Open Source
- Mouse Sharing Utility
- Keyboard Sharing Utility
14 Input Leap alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
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.
Input Leap Features
Comments about Input Leap as a Alternative to Synergy
kylefmohrA fork of Synergy from back when it was open source, that is actively being developed, and works cross-platform.
0across
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo- Paid • Proprietary
- Keyboard Sharing Utility
- Mouse Sharing Utility
158 across alternatives- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- 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 Synergy.
across Features
Opinions about across as a Alternative to Synergy
x2vnc (win2vnc)
Is this is a good alternative?YesNo12 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- Linux
This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.
x2vnc (win2vnc) Features
DiscontinuedThe project is no longer developed but the program is still downloadable and working
Comments about x2vnc (win2vnc) as a Alternative to Synergy
This does not actually replicate the functionality of Synergy
0While 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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