Input Director AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Keyboard Sharing Utilities

The best Keyboard Sharing alternative to Input Director is Barrier, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Input Director and 11 are Keyboard Sharing Utilities so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Keyboard Sharing Utility alternatives to Input Director are Synergy, Input Leap, Mouse without Borders and Multiplicity.

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  1. Barrier icon
     128 likes

    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.

    19 Barrier alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
     
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    Comments about Barrier as an Alternative to Input Director
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Works great between different OSs such as Linux and Windows

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Barrier icon
    Barrier icon
    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. Synergy icon
     335 likes

    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.

    19 Synergy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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    Comments about Synergy as an Alternative to Input Director
    Guest
    Positive
    -51

    It's free and works with just a few settings

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Synergy icon
    Synergy icon
    • Some users think Synergy is a great Input Director alternative, some don't.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
  3. Input Leap icon
     31 likes

    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.

    19 Input Leap alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Control multiple PCs effortlessly with a single mouse and keyboard, drag-and-drop files between machines, and customize your screens with Bing images, all without extra gear.

    18 Mouse without Borders alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Mouse without Borders as an Alternative to Input Director
    Spiral_Plus
    Positive
    0

    MouseWithoutBorders is a free alternative that just works. Max four computers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Works great, very easy to set up.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Mouse without Borders icon
    Mouse without Borders icon
    • Almost everyone thinks Mouse without Borders is a great Input Director alternative.

    • Mouse without Borders is Free and ProprietaryInput Director is Free Personal and Proprietary
  5. Multiplicity icon
     25 likes

    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 lock computers without extra hardware, suitable for command rooms, IT desks, and home users.

    22 Multiplicity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. ShareMouse icon
     94 likes

    Seamlessly control multiple computers using one mouse and keyboard, switch between systems by moving the pointer, transmit input securely over LAN, share clipboard, support drag-and-drop files, and work across Windows or macOS with no hardware required.

    15 ShareMouse alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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  7. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  8. Cursr icon
     7 likes

    Cross-platform utility tool for seamless mouse, keyboard and clipboard sharing and usage in multi-display, single and multi-device setups.

    16 Cursr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. across icon
     9 likes
    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...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  11.  3 likes

    Controls multiple computers via another's keyboard and mouse.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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