EasySwitchEasySwitch vs Synergy
EasySwitch vs Synergy
The short version
Synergy pioneered software keyboard-and-mouse sharing and is a mature, cross-platform commercial product for Windows, macOS and Linux. EasySwitch covers the same cross-platform sharing but keeps end-to-end encryption free on every tier, adds file drag-and-drop and a phone/browser bridge, and is free for two computers with a one-time purchase to go further — no subscription.
Side by side
| Capability | EasySwitch | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Windows, macOS & Linux | Yes all three | Yes all three |
| Use another computer as a second monitor | Yes Pro | No |
| Same-OS pairs (two PCs, two Macs) | Yes | Yes |
| Works with any keyboard & mouse | Yes | Yes |
| End-to-end encrypted — free tier too | Yes Noise, every tier | Partial paid versions |
| Clipboard: text, images & files | Yes | Partial text |
| File transfer & drag-and-drop | Yes up to 10 MB free, unlimited on Pro | Partial newer versions |
| Control from a phone or browser | Yes web bridge | No |
| Free tier | Yes 2 computers | No trial only |
| One-time price (no subscription) | Yes | Partial tiers vary |
✓ yes · ~ partial or paid · — no. Synergy details as of 2026 — check Synergy's site for current terms.
Why people move to EasySwitch
- Free for two computers — Synergy is a paid product with only a trial.
- Encryption is free on every tier; on Synergy it's a paid-version feature.
- Drag files across the screen edge and control a machine from your phone — neither is Synergy's focus.
- One-time purchase to unlock more machines, never a subscription.
When Synergy is the better pick
Synergy is the safer pick if you depend on its mature multi-monitor layout editor or already own a license and only need keyboard, mouse and text clipboard.
See for yourself
EasySwitch is free for two computers, forever — nothing to sign up for.