Start with the job you need done: share input between computers that already have screens, or send a display to another computer or tablet as well. Any Display is worth considering when you need computer keyboard and mouse sharing alongside separate display features. Match the operating systems and workflow before comparing feature counts.
Any Display offers computer input sharing, tablet second displays and computer display connections as separate modes. Choose the KVM menu when you only want input sharing. Test other features you need, such as a mobile webcam or pen input, during the trial.
Synergy includes Linux in its supported input-sharing platforms. Any Display’s computer input-sharing scope is Mac and Windows, so it is not an equivalent replacement when Linux is essential.
Consider Microsoft PowerToys Mouse Without Borders as well: it supports up to four computers with shared input, clipboard and file transfer. Establish whether you need Mac compatibility before narrowing your choices.
Apple Universal Control is another option for supported Macs and iPads that meet its requirements, including the same Apple Account. Controlling native iPad apps is different from displaying a computer workspace on an iPad.
Based on official information checked September 18, 2026 and current Any Display functionality. This is a scope comparison, not a same-hardware performance benchmark.
| Feature | Any Display | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Computer input sharing | macOS and Windows | macOS, Windows and Linux |
| Video sharing | Separate computer and tablet display features | No video sharing; each computer uses its own screen |
| Clipboard | Text sharing | Copy and paste between computers |