CursorHop vs Logitech Flow
Flow is locked to specific Logitech mice - plug in anything else and it stops working. It caps at 2-3 computers, has no drag-drop file transfer, and idles around 180 MB of RAM. CursorHop is hardware-agnostic, scales to 10 devices, and idles at 18 MB.
The honest read
Logitech Flow is a clever feature bundled into Logi Options+. If you already own a Flow-supported Logitech mouse - MX Master, MX Anywhere, Ergo M575 and a handful of others - you can move your cursor across two or three computers (three only if the mouse has an Easy-Switch button) for free.
The constraint is in the name: Logitech. Flow only works if your mouse is a compatible Logitech model running through Logi Options+. Plug in a different brand, a gaming mouse, a mechanical keyboard from another vendor, Flow stops working. File sharing is also limited to clipboard copy-paste, not real drag-drop.
CursorHop is hardware-agnostic. Any mouse, any keyboard, any brand. A Rust engine with ~7 ms median latency, Noise encryption on every tier, up to 10 devices, and native drag-drop file transfer over LAN.
See also: CursorHop vs Synergy, CursorHop vs ShareMouse, CursorHop vs Barrier, and CursorHop vs Mouse Without Borders, or scan the full KVM comparison matrix. Feature deep-dives: mouse sharing and keyboard sharing.
What each one ships today
Apples to apples. No footnotes-on-footnotes.
| Feature | Logitech Flow | CursorHop |
|---|---|---|
| Hardware required | Flow-compatible Logitech device | Any mouse, any keyboard |
| Engine | Logi Options+ runtime | Rust (native, no GC) |
| Windows | Yes | Windows 10+ |
| macOS | Yes | macOS 12+ |
| Linux | No | Coming soon |
| Max computers | 2 (3 with Easy-Switch mouse) | Up to 10 (Max tier) |
| Encryption | Routed through Logi Options+ | Noise protocol, every tier |
| Auto-discovery | Via Options+ account | mDNS, zero config |
| Clipboard - images | Yes (via Options+) | Yes, every tier |
| File transfer | Copy-paste only (no drag-drop) | Native drag-drop over LAN |
| Screen dimming | No | Auto-dim inactive screens |
| Game Mode (raw input) | No | Ctrl+G raw input mode |
| Works if you replace the mouse | Stops working | Unchanged |
| Pricing | Free (requires Flow-supported hardware, ~$22 to $180+) | $10 one-time, any hardware |
Latency and throughput figures describe typical behavior on gigabit LAN with both machines on the same switch. Real-world numbers vary with Wi-Fi congestion and driver configuration. Claims about Logitech Flow sourced from its public product pages, documentation, and user reports as of April 2026.
Pick Logitech Flow if…
- You already own a Flow-compatible Logitech mouse.
- You'll never switch brands or need more than 2-3 machines.
Pick CursorHop if…
- You want to use any mouse, any keyboard, any brand.
- You want to share across 4+ computers.
- You want true drag-and-drop file transfer, not just clipboard copy-paste.
- You want screen dimming, Game Mode, and a raw-input path for gaming.
- You want a Rust-native daemon instead of a vendor utility runtime.
- You don't want your KVM to break the day you switch keyboards.
Quick answers
Do I need a Logitech mouse to use Logitech Flow?
Yes. Logitech Flow only works with specific Flow-compatible Logitech mice and keyboards paired via Logi Options+. If you use any other brand of mouse or keyboard, Flow won't work. CursorHop is hardware-agnostic - bring any mouse and keyboard you like.
How many computers can Flow connect?
Logitech Flow supports two or three computers, depending on whether your mouse has an Easy-Switch button for a third device. Many supported mice top out at two. CursorHop scales to 10 devices on the Max tier with no hardware dependency.
Is Logitech Flow free?
The software is free but requires Flow-supported Logitech hardware. Flow-supported devices currently range from about $22 (Pebble Mouse 2) up to $180+ for premium peripherals. CursorHop is a one-time $10 software purchase with no hardware requirements.
Which has lower latency?
CursorHop holds a median around 7 ms on gigabit LAN in our internal tests, with a native Rust input pipeline. Logitech Flow uses a fundamentally different approach: when the cursor crosses a screen edge, the mouse physically re-pairs over RF/Bluetooth from one PC's receiver to the other - that switch is felt as transition lag at the screen edge, not as steady-state input lag. Independent latency benchmarks for Flow are not publicly available.
Does CursorHop work with my non-Logitech keyboard?
Yes. CursorHop works at the OS input layer, so any keyboard the OS recognizes works - mechanical, ergonomic splits, gaming boards, Magic Keyboards, HHKB, Keychron, anything. Same for mice.
Any mouse. Any keyboard. Every computer.
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Logitech® and Logitech Flow are trademarks of Logitech International S.A. CursorHop is an independent product and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by the aforementioned. All trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Comparison based on publicly available information as of April 2026.
