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ShareMouse alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best ShareMouse alternative for most people is LocalSend (3.2 GPA), first in our ranking of desktop utilities. It's also the best free one.
ShareMouse compared with 3 alternatives: Synergy, DisplayFusion and LocalSend.
ShareMouse's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 2 of the 3 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ShareMouseThis tool | Free plan | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Synergy | Free trial · from $15 one-time | Trial only | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| DisplayFusion | Free plan · from $34 one-time | Yes | Windows |
| LocalSend | Free | Free | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from ShareMouse
Synergy
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs
- Synergy starts at $15 one-time payment (Synergy 3 Lite, personal use).
- Synergy has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike ShareMouse.
- Synergy also lists a Linux app.
- Synergy does not cover file sharing, which ShareMouse does.
Suits: Desks with a Windows PC, a Mac and a Linux machine side by side
DisplayFusion
Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows
- DisplayFusion starts at $34 one-time purchase per machine (Pro Standard, lifetime license).
- DisplayFusion lists no macOS app, which ShareMouse has.
- DisplayFusion also covers window management and display control.
- DisplayFusion does not cover file sharing and keyboard and mouse remapping, which ShareMouse does.
Suits: Windows users working across two or more monitors
LocalSend
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud
- LocalSend is free.
- LocalSend also lists a web app and Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- LocalSend is open source and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- LocalSend does not cover keyboard and mouse remapping, which ShareMouse does.
Suits: Moving files between a phone and a computer on the same Wi-Fi
Limits worth knowing in ShareMouse
- Prices could not be read: the shop sends buyers to a PayProGlobal checkout that this research could not open, so no price is recorded.
- The free edition is for personal use only; use in a company context, with more than two displays or with Standard or Professional features needs a paid license.
- The vendor states it has no refund policy and points to the free demo, which runs all features for about 30 minutes at a time.
- Each computer must have its own monitor and be on the same local network, and every display counts toward the limit, including a laptop's built-in screen.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ShareMouse?
The alternatives to ShareMouse in this directory are Synergy, DisplayFusion and LocalSend. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ShareMouse.
Is there a free alternative to ShareMouse?
Yes. LocalSend is free to use. DisplayFusion has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ShareMouse alternatives work on Linux?
The ShareMouse listing does not include a Linux app. Synergy and LocalSend list one.
Which ShareMouse alternatives work on Android?
The ShareMouse listing does not include an Android app. LocalSend lists one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ShareMouse?
LocalSend is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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