CursorHop vs ShareMouse
Platform support, features, security, device limits, and pricing, side by side.
The honest read
ShareMouse is a paywall stack. The free personal version is gated to two computers and ships without clipboard sharing, file transfer, or encryption - trigger any paid feature and the software drops into a 20-30 minute demo cutoff. Standard starts at $99.95 one-time. Professional is $149.95. There's no refund policy on either.
CursorHop includes the Pro Plus feature set in its 7-day trial for up to 5 devices. There is no watermark and no credit card is required. Pro is $10, one-time. Encryption is enabled on every tier. Paid plans include a 14-day refund window.
The engine is Rust, with our internal LAN tests measuring a median around ~7 ms on gigabit. ShareMouse doesn't publish a comparable number. Every CursorHop tier ships encryption, clipboard, and trial-level file transfer. No upsell.
See also: CursorHop vs Synergy, CursorHop vs Logitech Flow, CursorHop vs Barrier, and CursorHop vs Mouse Without Borders, or scan the full KVM comparison matrix. Feature deep-dives: clipboard sharing and file transfer.
What each one ships today
Apples to apples. No footnotes-on-footnotes.
| Feature | ShareMouse | CursorHop |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Native desktop app | Rust (native, no GC) |
| Windows | Yes | Windows 10+ |
| macOS | Yes | macOS 12+ |
| Linux | No | Coming soon |
| Free personal tier | 2 computers, no clipboard, no file transfer, no encryption, demo cutoff if paid features used | 7-day trial, Pro Plus features, no watermark |
| Entry paid price | $99.95 Standard / $149.95 Professional | $10 one-time (Pro, 2 devices) |
| Encryption in free tier | No (paid tiers only) | Noise, every tier |
| Auto-discovery | Yes | mDNS, zero config |
| Clipboard sharing | Paid tiers only | Text + images, every tier |
| File transfer | Drag-drop (paid tiers only) | Native drag-drop (Pro Plus+) |
| Screen dimming | Not a feature | Auto-dim inactive screens |
| Game Mode (raw input) | No | Ctrl+G raw input mode |
| Refund window | None (no refund policy) | 14 days, no questions |
CursorHop latency and throughput figures come from internal gigabit-LAN testing with both machines on the same switch. Real-world results vary with hardware, Wi-Fi congestion, and driver configuration. Competitor features and prices can change, so confirm current details with the vendor before purchasing.
Pick ShareMouse if…
- You already own a ShareMouse Standard or Professional license.
- You don't mind encryption, clipboard, and file transfer being paid-tier upgrades.
Pick CursorHop if…
- You want encryption and file transfer included in the free trial.
- You want a $10 one-time entry price instead of $99.95+ Standard.
- You want a modern Rust core instead of a long-maintained native desktop app.
- You want auto-dimming screens and a raw-input Game Mode.
- You want 14 days to change your mind. ShareMouse offers no refund policy.
Quick answers
Is CursorHop cheaper than ShareMouse?
CursorHop starts at $10 for a one-time Pro license for 2 devices. Its 7-day trial includes the Pro Plus feature set for up to 5 devices, with no watermark.
Does ShareMouse encrypt traffic?
ShareMouse documents AES 128-bit CBC encryption, switched on via password protection and matched across every machine on the network. Their own materials present it as a product feature rather than something reserved for paid editions, so we do not claim otherwise. The limits their free edition does impose are personal non-commercial use and a maximum of two displays in total. CursorHop encrypts with the Noise protocol on every tier including the free trial, on by default with nothing to configure, and every tier permits commercial use.
Which is better for Mac and Windows together?
Both work across Windows and macOS, and both handle Ctrl ⇄ Cmd translation. CursorHop includes encryption and file transfer in its 7-day Pro Plus trial. Compare the current feature matrices before choosing.
Does CursorHop run on Linux?
Not yet. CursorHop currently supports Windows 10+ and macOS 12+. ShareMouse is also Windows and Mac only - neither supports Linux.
Can I try CursorHop before buying?
Yes. The 7-day trial requires no credit card and includes the Pro Plus feature set for up to 5 devices. Max-only screen dimming and Power / Session Sync are excluded. Paid CursorHop plans include a 14-day refund window.
Every feature, no watermark.
7-day free trial. No credit card. Full feature set.
ShareMouse is a trademark of Bartels Media GmbH. 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 claims are based on publicly available product pages, documentation, and user reports.
