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ShareMouse vs MiddleClick

Side-by-side comparison for macOS

ShareMouse

5.0
Utilities

Share peripherals between computers

MiddleClick

7.0
Utilities

Utility to extend trackpad functionality

Metric ShareMouse MiddleClick
Category Utilities Utilities
AI Score 5.0 7.0
30-day Installs 29 1.3K
90-day Installs 105 2.7K
365-day Installs 268 11.4K
Version 7.0.22 3.2.0
Auto-updates No No
Deprecated No No
GitHub Stars 54 2.5K
GitHub Forks 22 116
Open Issues 3 34
License GPL-3.0
Language Python Swift
Last GitHub Commit 7y ago 5mo ago
First Seen Nov 17, 2014 Dec 13, 2013

Reviews

ShareMouse

ShareMouse enables users to share mice and keyboards across multiple devices, making it ideal for those with multiple computers. It supports cross-platform use and offers a lightweight solution for peripheral sharing.

Shares peripherals like mice and keyboards between different computers.

Pros

  • + Cross-platform support for seamless sharing between Mac and PC.
  • + Lightweight and efficient, not requiring significant system resources.
  • + Convenient for users with multiple devices.

Cons

  • - Lack of auto-updates may lead to compatibility issues.
  • - Unresolved issues with multi-screen setups and peripheral sharing.

MiddleClick

MiddleClick enhances trackpad functionality by enabling middle-click gestures through three-finger taps or clicks. It supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse, offering a productivity boost for users who rely on middle-click actions.

Enables middle-click functionality via three-finger gestures on trackpads and Magic Mouse.

Pros

  • + Free and open-source under GPL-3.0
  • + Supports both trackpads and Magic Mouse
  • + Addresses a productivity gap in macOS functionality

Cons

  • - No auto-update feature
  • - Compatibility issues with newer macOS versions