Synergy is a software application for sharing a keyboard and mouse between multiple computers.
Starting from $29
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Deskflow is open-source software for sharing one keyboard and mouse across computers on Windows, macOS, and Linux. It is the actively developed successor to the Barrier/Synergy codebase and supports cross-platform clipboard sharing.
Top 6 Deskflow alternatives
Input Director is a software KVM switch that allows you to control multiple Windows systems using the keyboard/mouse attached to one computer.
Free for personal use, $25 for a Pro license
ShareMouse allows you to control multiple computers with a single mouse and keyboard.
$29.95 for standard license
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GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro
GiMeSpace
GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro lets users control multiple Windows computers with one keyboard and mouse over a local network. It is aimed at...
Pros
- Designed specifically for sharing one keyboard and mouse across Windows PCs
- Supports clipboard sharing between connected computers
- Typically uses less desk space than a hardware KVM switch
Cons
- More limited platform support than Synergy or Deskflow
- Less widely documented than leading alternatives
- Network configuration can be less predictable than a hardware KVM
Mouse Without Borders is a Microsoft Garage project that enables controlling up to four computers from a single mouse and keyboard.
Pros
- Developed by Microsoft
- Supports up to four computers
Cons
- Limited to Windows systems
Multiplicity enables users to control two PCs with one keyboard and mouse.
Pros
- Control multiple PCs
- Drag and drop file sharing
Cons
- Limited to 2 PCs only
- No support for multiple cursors
$39.99 for a single license
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