Barrier is open-source KVM software
Publisher’s description
What is Barrier?
Barrier is an open-source drivers & hardware program for Windows from Debauchee Open Source Group. It ranks 2nd by popularity among drivers & hardware in this catalogue. It is written in C. Besides Windows, it is available for Linux.
Installation and requirements
Official installers exist for 64-bit as EXE (Inno Setup). The installer supports unattended (silent) installation.
Updates and version history
The current version is 2.4.0, released on November 1, 2021. 3 versions are listed since March 30, 2021, each with links to its own installer files. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The Chocolatey package has been downloaded 55,935 times. The source code on GitHub (debauchee/barrier) has 30,946 stars. Similar programs include Deskflow, input-leap and Driver Store Explorer.
Project description on GitHub: “Open-source KVM software”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Documented silent install
- Also runs on Linux
- Large user base
Cons
- No native ARM64 build
- No update for more than a year
In short: Barrier is an open-source drivers & hardware tool for 64-bit PCs. Updates have slowed down. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Barrier safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
7E66B7B4D13312E607EDD06F8EA38F3C9B09B3E8AEA2B55250C00B25F9892885· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 3 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4.0Latest | November 1, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.3.3-release | June 13, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
| 2.3.2 | March 30, 2021 | — | 64-bit EXE (Inno Setup) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id DebaucheeOpenSourceGroup.Barrier -echoco install barrier -yscoop install extras/barrierBarrierSetup-2.4.0-release.exe /VERYSILENT /SUPPRESSMSGBOXES /NORESTART /SP-Related guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Also for other systems
flatpak install flathub com.github.debauchee.barrierInformation
- Publisher
- Debauchee Open Source Group
- Category
- Drivers & hardware
- Licence
- GNU General Public License v2.0
- Price
- Free
- Source code
- github.com/debauchee/barrier
- Written in
- C
- Content rating
- All ages
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 64-bit
- Installer
- EXE (Inno Setup)
- Other platforms
- Linux
- Version
- 2.4.0
- Released
- November 1, 2021
- Added to the catalogue
- March 30, 2021
- Versions listed
- 3
- Chocolatey downloads
- 55,935
- GitHub stars
- 30,946
- GitHub forks
- 1,640
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- DebaucheeOpenSourceGroup.Barrier
- Chocolatey package
- barrier
- Scoop package
- extras/barrier
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barrier free?
Yes. Barrier is open-source software under the GNU General Public License v2.0 licence.
Is Barrier safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Barrier with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Barrier be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Barrier run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 64-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Barrier?
The versions page lists all 3 versions with links to their official installer files, back to March 30, 2021.
What are alternatives to Barrier?
Deskflow, input-leap, Driver Store Explorer, Display Driver Uninstaller and Dokan Library. The alternatives page compares them.
