Multiplicity

Multiplicity

Stardock
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About

Hydra Multi-Seat is Windows multiseat software that lets several people use one PC at the same time, each with a separate Windows account and desktop. Users connect their own screens, keyboards, mice and audio devices, then assign them to seats in Hydra’s control panel. The product supports two or more seats on Windows 10 and Windows 11, with each person able to run their own apps, work or games simultaneously. It is designed for households, couples, families, roommates and shared gaming, and can also support computer stations such as shop counters. Hydra is installed locally on a Windows PC; the screens connect directly to the computer rather than receiving streamed desktops. A single PC license covers all seats. Monthly, annual and lifetime licenses are available, and a seven-day trial provides access to the product’s features.

About

Our KVM switch virtualization frees up your workspace, removing the cables and extra hardware of a traditional KVM switch. Whether you are a designer, editor, call center agent or road warrior using both a PC and laptop, Multiplicity makes working across multiple computers a breeze. Quickly and securely drag and drop and copy/paste between PCs. Control multiple PCs with one keyboard and mouse. AES 256 encryption of all data sent between PCs. A single keyboard and mouse can control multiple PCs, each with dedicated displays. Smoothly move the cursor across multiple displays connected to multiple computers.

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Platforms Supported

Windows Supported
Mac Not Supported
Linux Not Supported
Cloud Not Supported
On-Premises Not Supported
iPhone Not Supported
iPad Not Supported
Android Not Supported
Chromebook Not Supported

Audience

Households, couples, families, roommates, gamers, and small businesses that want several people to use one Windows PC at the same time.

Audience

IT teams searching for a wireless KVM software solution to control multiple PCs with one keyboard and mouse

Support

Phone Support Not Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

Support

Phone Support Supported
24/7 Live Support Not Supported
Online Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

API

Offers API Not Supported

Screenshots and Videos

Screenshots and Videos

Pricing

$6.99/month
$6.99 per month, renewing monthly until canceled; $39 per year, renewing yearly until canceled; or a $69 one-time lifetime launch offer through December 31, 2026 (regular price $99). One license per PC covers all seats; lifetime includes updates.
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Supported

Pricing

$21.24 one-time payment
Free Version Not Supported
Free Trial Not Supported

Reviews/Ratings

Overall 0.0 / 5
ease 0.0 / 5
features 0.0 / 5
design 0.0 / 5
support 0.0 / 5

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Reviews/Ratings

Overall 3.5 / 5
ease 1.0 / 5
features 4.0 / 5
design 4.0 / 5
support 1.0 / 5

Pros & Cons from Real Users

Pros

  • The UI is pretty. When you need to use the UI, which really only when you need to configure it, it works well for the most part.
  • Like the brochure says, you can control multiple pcs with one monitor, one keyboard and mouse. I normally have 4 pcs running all at the same time. One for downloading stuff. Another for gaming. 1 for business stuff. And 1 for personal stuff. Before I got Multiplicity, I would have a monitor, a keyboard and a mouse for each PC. Suffice to say, it was a mess. All the wires and connections. Pain.

Cons

  • * The thing is very unstable. It seems to have a hard time deciding when it should connect to another machine. * Often disconnects on the 2nd machine even though in the fancy UI it says it can connect. * Using the audio broadcast feature, this often disconnects too. Imagine watching a video or something and the audio just randomly cuts out. The worst of all of this is there is ZERO feedback from the tool. Which is really baffling really. Why wouldn't they have some kind of connection console, some connection log that can be displayed to see the status of the connection? It is as if they just don't care about the users, just their money. There is little to no support. On their forums people complain about the issues too and it's all "your fault". "Oh must be a problem with your network", etc.
  • The wifi connections break off every now and then. I use Multiplicity with 4 pcs. 2 mini pcs, 1 desktop and 1 laptop. 2 pcs are linked via ethernet. The other 2 wifi. Wifi needs to be relinked via the software every now and then. No big deal since the benefit of only having one monitor, one wired keyboard and one wireless mouse to share amongst 4 pcs is worth the small hassle.

Training

Documentation Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Training

Documentation Not Supported
Webinars Not Supported
Live Online Not Supported
In Person Not Supported

Company Information

URSIEN
Founded: 2026
Brazil
hydramultiseat.com

Company Information

Stardock
Founded: 1993
United States
www.stardock.com/products/multiplicity/

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Categories

Virtualization Supported

Categories

Virtualization Supported

Integrations

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Integrations

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