Synergy vs GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

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

Synergy is a Remote Work & Education solution with tags like mouse-sharing, keyboard-sharing, multicomputer-control.

It boasts features such as Seamless mouse and keyboard sharing between multiple computers, Synchronized cursor movements and keystrokes across systems, Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems, Customizable hotkeys and options, Clipboard and file sharing between connected computers, Support for multiple monitors and screen configurations, Cross-platform compatibility and pros including Improves productivity by allowing users to control multiple computers with a single input device, Eliminates the need for physical KVM switches or multiple input devices, Simplifies workflow and reduces desk clutter, Provides a seamless and intuitive user experience, Supports a wide range of operating systems and hardware configurations.

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

Product Overview

Synergy

Description: Synergy is software that allows you to share a mouse and keyboard between multiple computers by moving the cursor seamlessly between screens. It syncs mouse movements and keystrokes between systems.

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

Synergy Features

• Seamless mouse and keyboard sharing between multiple computers
• Synchronized cursor movements and keystrokes across systems
• Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux operating systems
• Customizable hotkeys and options
• Clipboard and file sharing between connected computers
• Support for multiple monitors and screen configurations
• Cross-platform compatibility

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

Synergy

Pros

• Improves productivity by allowing users to control multiple computers with a single input device
• Eliminates the need for physical KVM switches or multiple input devices
• Simplifies workflow and reduces desk clutter
• Provides a seamless and intuitive user experience
• Supports a wide range of operating systems and hardware configurations

Cons

• Requires installation and configuration on all connected computers
• Potential performance issues on older or underpowered systems
• Limited support for specialized input devices or gaming peripherals
• Potential security concerns if not properly configured or secured

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

Synergy

• Free
• Subscription-Based

GiMeSpace KVMShare Pro

• One-time Purchase