The ShareMouse Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about ShareMouse in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
ShareMouse
The Insider’s Guide
Software KVM that shares one mouse and keyboard across PCs and Macs
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among desktop utilities, read from ShareMouse’s own pages.
Made by Bartels Media GmbH · checked Nov 13, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from ShareMouse’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on ShareMouse’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 13, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade
ShareMouse lets one mouse and keyboard control several Windows and Mac computers on the same local network: move the pointer to another computer's screen and input follows it. It also shares the clipboard and supports file drag and drop between machines. A free edition covers personal use, and Standard and Professional editions are sold as lifetime licenses.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about ShareMouse, taken from its own pages and our grades.
But it is personal use only, no paid prices could be read, and every computer needs its own monitor and the same network.
- 1
Best for one mouse and keyboard across Windows and Mac
ShareMouse lets one mouse and keyboard move between Windows and Mac computers on a network, and the free edition covers two computers.
- 2
There is a free plan
ShareMouse Free: 2 computers and 2 screens, for personal use only; the vendor's policy excludes professional and company use.
- 3
It runs on 2 platforms
Windows and macOS.
- 4
One mouse and keyboard for several computers
Move the pointer to the monitor of another computer and mouse and keyboard input is sent to it over the local network, with no hardware switch.
- 5
Windows and Mac together
Works with any mix of Windows 10/11 and macOS computers, so a Mac can be controlled from a PC and the other way round.
- 6
Clipboard sharing and drag and drop
Formatted text or files copied on one computer can be pasted on another, and files can be dragged between machines. The vendor's shop table places some of these in paid editions.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 13 of 186
That is against the other desktop utilities we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
To replace ShareMouse you would be making keys and buttons remapped below the level of apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
ShareMouse at a glance
- Pricing
- Free plan
- Free plan
- Yes
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- macOS, Windows
- Made by
- Bartels Media GmbH
- Category
- Desktop Utilities
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for one mouse and keyboard across Windows and Mac
ShareMouse lets one mouse and keyboard move between Windows and Mac computers on a network, and the free edition covers two computers. But it is personal use only, no paid prices could be read, and every computer needs its own monitor and the same network.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | No price is published on the pages we could read, as the shop hands off to a checkout we couldn't open. So this is the middle of the range by default. |
| Free plan and trial | B | ShareMouse Free covers 2 computers and 2 screens for personal use only. Company use is excluded. |
| Features | C | Shared pointer, keyboard, clipboard and file drag and drop across Windows and Mac. Every screen counts toward the limit, even a laptop's own, and each computer needs its own monitor. |
| Ease of use | C | Software on every computer and a shared network to get working. No store rating is on record. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Windows and Mac, computers only. No Linux, phone or web version. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who ShareMouse is for
- Fits if you split work between a Windows PC and a Mac on the same desk
- Works for personal two-computer setups
Who it is not for
- Not for you if it is for a company, as free is personal use only
- Skip it if you use Linux or want a phone in the setup
- Tight if you have more than 2 computers or screens, since the free edition stops there
- Watch out: the vendor states no refund policy and points to the free demo, about 30 minutes at a time
- Watch out: no price was readable for Standard or Professional
Good to know
Good for
- People who work on a Mac and a PC side by side
- Desks where a second keyboard and mouse take up space
- Home users who fit the free edition's two-computer limit
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
ShareMouse's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site.
No price is published on the pages we could read, as the shop hands off to a checkout we couldn't open.
We could not confirm ShareMouse’s current prices from its own site, so this guide lists no plans. sharemouse.com has them.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
2
Places it runs: macOS and Windows
Software KVM that shares one mouse and keyboard across PCs and Macs. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: one-time purchase, file sharing, keyboard and mouse remapping.
Shared pointer, keyboard, clipboard and file drag and drop across Windows and Mac.
- One mouse and keyboard for several computers
- Move the pointer to the monitor of another computer and mouse and keyboard input is sent to it over the local network, with no hardware switch.
- Windows and Mac together
- Works with any mix of Windows 10/11 and macOS computers, so a Mac can be controlled from a PC and the other way round.
- Clipboard sharing and drag and drop
- Formatted text or files copied on one computer can be pasted on another, and files can be dragged between machines. The vendor's shop table places some of these in paid editions.
- Encrypted traffic
- Network traffic can be password-protected and AES encrypted; the vendor says it never records or transmits your input anywhere.
- Editions by computers and screens
- Free and Standard cover 2 computers; Standard allows up to 4 screens, and Professional allows up to 9 computers and 16 screens.
Where it runs
- macOS
- Windows
What it works with
Its own pages name no integrations.
ShareMouse is made by Bartels Media GmbH.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
13/186
Other desktop utilities it is graded above
ShareMouse's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
It stands best on free plan and trial (B, above 75 of 186) and worst on features (C, above 2).
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 187 desktop utilities we grade, cut by the letter each got. ShareMouse’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 5 of 186
- BFree plan and trialAbove 75 of 186
- CFeaturesAbove 2 of 186
- CEase of useAbove 5 of 186
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 111 of 186
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
To replace ShareMouse you would be making keys and buttons remapped below the level of apps. That is not a weekend's work, with an AI app builder or without one.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 152 of the 186 other desktop utilities grade higher.
What you could not
- Keys and buttons remapped below the level of apps.
- Storing and serving files for other people.
- A real app for macOS and Windows. Something home-made would be a web page.
What this rests on. ShareMouse’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Synergy, DisplayFusion and LocalSend
The 3 tools ShareMouse is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 2.0GPA
Synergy
Free trial · from $15 one-time
Share one keyboard and mouse across Windows, Mac and Linux PCs.
- ShareMouse has a free plan. Synergy does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Synergy lists a Linux app.
- ShareMouse also covers file sharing.
- 2.4GPA
DisplayFusion
Free plan · from $34 one-time
Multi-monitor taskbars, wallpaper and window control for Windows.
- Only ShareMouse lists a macOS app.
- ShareMouse also covers file sharing and keyboard and mouse remapping.
- DisplayFusion also covers window management and display control.
- 3.2GPA
LocalSend
Free
Open-source file sharing between nearby devices, no cloud.
- Only LocalSend lists a web app.
- Only LocalSend lists Linux, Android and iOS apps.
- ShareMouse can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
9
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is ShareMouse free?
ShareMouse has a free plan. ShareMouse Free: 2 computers and 2 screens, for personal use only; the vendor's policy excludes professional and company use.
What platforms does ShareMouse work on?
ShareMouse is available on Windows and macOS.
Does ShareMouse have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ShareMouse is listed for Windows and macOS.
Does ShareMouse have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 13, 2026. ShareMouse is listed for Windows and macOS.
Is ShareMouse open source?
ShareMouse is not described as open source on its own site, as read on Nov 13, 2026.
Who makes ShareMouse?
ShareMouse is made by Bartels Media GmbH.
What are the alternatives to ShareMouse?
The closest alternatives to ShareMouse in our directory are Synergy, DisplayFusion and LocalSend.
How does ShareMouse compare with other desktop utilities?
ShareMouse's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 13 of the 186 other desktop utilities we grade, and level with 21.
Could I make my own version of ShareMouse?
To replace ShareMouse you would be making keys and buttons remapped below the level of apps.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from ShareMouse’s own pages on Nov 13, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 13, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Bartels Media's own pages on 13 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Bartels Media GmbH. Prices change, so check sharemouse.com before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
7,721
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
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What else is on toolgpa.com
- ShareMouse, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/sharemouse
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what ShareMouse’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. ShareMouse is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Bartels Media GmbH. Prices and plans change: check sharemouse.com before you buy.