In the modern multi-device workspace, juggling two or more computers is common. Whether you're a developer testing code on a Mac and a PC, a video editor using a dedicated render machine, or a financial analyst comparing data across isolated networks, the physical clutter of multiple keyboards and mice is a real productivity killer.
| Feature | ShareMouse | Synergy (open-source) | Logitech Flow | Hardware KVM | |---------|------------|----------------------|---------------|---------------| | Setup difficulty | Very easy | Moderate (config file) | Easy (requires Logitech gear) | Moderate (cables + button) | | Drag & drop files | Yes | No (third-party plugins) | Yes | No | | Cross-platform (Mac/Win) | Excellent | Excellent | Windows only (Mac limited) | Universal (cables) | | Encryption | AES-256 | Optional TLS | No | N/A (physical) | | Price (per user) | $39.95 (lifetime) | Free (donationware) | Free (w/ hardware) | $50-$300 | sharemouse key
| Metric | Result | |--------|--------| | Cursor latency (idle network) | ~2-4ms (imperceptible) | | Cursor latency (under heavy file copy) | ~15-20ms (slight lag, but usable) | | File transfer (100MB file) | 8 seconds (encrypted) | | Clipboard (1MB of text) | Instantaneous | | CPU usage (background) | <1% on each core | | Memory footprint | ~35MB per computer | In the modern multi-device workspace, juggling two or
Move your mouse to the edge of the screen. If you smile, you’ve found your solution. If you smile, you’ve found your solution
Enter —a software-based KVM (Keyboard, Video, Mouse) solution. Unlike a traditional hardware KVM switch that requires pressing a button to toggle control between screens, ShareMouse offers a more intuitive approach: move your mouse cursor off the edge of one screen, and it instantly appears on the neighboring computer’s display.