Barrier vs GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

Struggling to choose between Barrier and GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

Barrier is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like kvm, remote-control, open-source.

It boasts features such as Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, and Linux), Seamless control of multiple computers with a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor, Clipboard and file sharing between connected computers, Screen locking and unlocking, Automatic configuration and discovery of computers on the network, Customizable hotkeys and actions, Support for multi-monitor setups and pros including Open-source and free to use, Easy to set up and use, Efficient control of multiple computers, Enables collaboration and productivity, Lightweight and low resource usage.

On the other hand, GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is a Network & Admin product tagged with remote-desktop, kvm, ip-switch, peripheral-sharing.

Its standout features include Share peripherals like keyboard, mouse, monitor among multiple computers, Supports HD video resolutions up to 1920x1200, Virtual Media support to transfer files between computers, On-screen menu and hotkeys for easy switching, Supports Windows, Mac, Linux computers, Secure data encryption, Remote access via web browser, and it shines with pros like Cost effective way to share peripherals, No additional hardware/software needed on connected computers, Easy to setup and use, Supports many computers and long distances.

Feature	Barrier	GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	Remote Work & Education	Network & Admin

Product Overview

Barrier

Description: Barrier is an open source software KVM solution that allows users to control multiple computers from a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor. It enables seamless control of computers as if using one machine.

GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

Description: GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro is a KVM over IP switch that allows you to share peripherals like keyboard, video, mouse among multiple computers. It works by connecting multiple computers to the KVM switch via CAT5/6 cables, then you can switch between the connected computers using hotkeys or an on-screen menu.

Key Features Comparison

Barrier Features

• Cross-platform support (Windows, macOS, and Linux)
• Seamless control of multiple computers with a single keyboard, mouse, and monitor
• Clipboard and file sharing between connected computers
• Screen locking and unlocking
• Automatic configuration and discovery of computers on the network
• Customizable hotkeys and actions
• Support for multi-monitor setups

GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro Features

• Share peripherals like keyboard, mouse, monitor among multiple computers
• Supports HD video resolutions up to 1920x1200
• Virtual Media support to transfer files between computers
• On-screen menu and hotkeys for easy switching
• Supports Windows, Mac, Linux computers
• Secure data encryption
• Remote access via web browser

Pros & Cons Analysis

Barrier

Pros

• Open-source and free to use
• Easy to set up and use
• Efficient control of multiple computers
• Enables collaboration and productivity
• Lightweight and low resource usage

Cons

• Limited configuration options compared to commercial solutions
• May not have all the features of proprietary KVM software
• Requires manual setup on each connected computer

GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

Pros

• Cost effective way to share peripherals
• No additional hardware/software needed on connected computers
• Easy to setup and use
• Supports many computers and long distances

Cons

• Limited to sharing keyboard, mouse and one monitor
• Adding more monitors requires an additional KVM switch
• Can only view one computer at a time

Pricing Comparison

Barrier

• Open Source

GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

• One-time Purchase