Mouse without Borders Alternatives for Linux

Mouse without Borders is not available for Linux but there are some alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is Synergy. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Barrier or Input Leap. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Mouse without Borders and eight of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Mouse without Borders are Deskflow, Cursr, across and x2vnc (win2vnc).

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Mouse without Borders alternatives are mainly Keyboard Sharing Utilities, but if you're looking for Mouse Sharing Utilities or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Android, Linux + Mouse Sharing, Open Source, Free, Android + Mouse Sharing and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Mouse without Borders.
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  1. Synergy icon

    Synergy

     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

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    infinite number of systems

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Synergy is a great Mouse without Borders alternative.

    • Synergy is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Synergy is the most popular commercial alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Synergy is Paid and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
  2. Barrier icon

    Barrier

     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 types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • OpenBSD
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    simple, free, crossplatform

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Easy to install, setting and is a cross plaform solution.

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

    • Barrier is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • Barrier is Free and Open SourceMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
  4. Input Leap icon

    Input Leap

     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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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    Deskflow

     10 likes

    Deskflow 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.

    11 Deskflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. Cursr icon

    Cursr

     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 (Pay once or Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    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.
     
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    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...
    172 across alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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    • across is the most popular Android alternative to Mouse without Borders.

    • across is Paid and ProprietaryMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
    • across is LightweightMouse without Borders is not according to our users
  9. x2vnc (win2vnc) icon

    x2vnc (win2vnc)

     11 likes

    This program will let you use two screens on two different computers as if they were connected to the same computer.

    14 x2vnc (win2vnc) alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Comments about x2vnc (win2vnc) as an Alternative to Mouse without Borders
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    A remote screen option is not the same as sharing your mouse+keyboard over multiple PCs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • x2vnc (win2vnc) is Free and Open SourceMouse without Borders is Free and Proprietary
  10. Lan Mouse icon

    Lan Mouse

     2 likes

    Mouse & Keyboard sharing via LAN for Desktop Windows/Mac/Linux.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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