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KeyShuttle VS Magic Switch

Compare KeyShuttle VS Magic Switch and see what are their differences

KeyShuttle

Switch your Apple Magic Keyboard between a Mac and a Windows PC with one shortcut. No re-pairing.

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Pricing
Paid Free trial $9.99 / One-off (1 Mac + 1 PC)
Magic Switch

Magic Switch is a simple macOS menu bar utility that lets you quickly (and securely) switch Magic Keyboard, Magic Trackpad, Magic Mouse, and other Bluetooth peripherals between Macs with one click....

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Which is more popular?

Productivity popularity
100% vs 0%
alternatives listed
8 vs 10

Base details

Website, pricing, platforms and company facts side by side.

KeyShuttle
Magic Switch
Website keyshuttle.app github.com
Pricing
Paid Free trial $9.99 / One-off (1 Mac + 1 PC) Official pricing
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Platforms
Mac Windows
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About KeyShuttle and Magic Switch

In their own words, as submitted to SaaSHub.

KeyShuttle
Magic Switch

Apple's Magic Keyboard remembers only one computer at a time. If you have a Mac and a Windows PC on the same desk, every switch normally means forgetting the keyboard on one machine and pairing it again on the other. KeyShuttle does that for you. Press Ctrl+Option+Cmd+K on the Mac (or...

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No description of Magic Switch yet.

Features and specs

What each product offers, as listed by its team.

KeyShuttle 3 features
Magic Switch 5 features
  • One-shortcut switching
    Ctrl+Option+Cmd+K moves the Magic Keyboard between Mac and Windows PC
  • Automatic hand-over
    Keyboard follows when one computer shuts down or the other wakes up
  • Local network only
    No account, no cloud – the two apps talk only on your LAN
  • Solves a specific pain point
    Based on the name and the repository's apparent purpose, Magic Switch appears to make it easier to switch Bluetooth peripherals, such as Apple Magic Keyboard, Mouse or Trackpad, between multiple computers. That saves repeated manual unpairing and re-pairing. I could not open the repository, so please verify the exact scope in the README.
  • Open source and inspectable
    The code is public on GitHub, so you can read it, audit what it does with your Bluetooth stack, and fork or modify it. This matters for a tool that interacts with system-level hardware connections.
  • Lightweight utility approach
    Small single-purpose tools like this usually have few dependencies and are simple to install and script. They tend to fit into existing workflows such as hotkeys or shell commands, rather than adding a heavy GUI application.
  • Author with a security background
    The maintainer, MegaManSec (Joshua Rogers), is known for security research and open-source contributions. That suggests some attention to code quality and security, though it is not a guarantee.
  • Free to use and adapt
    As a GitHub project it is presumably free to use. That makes it a low-cost alternative to commercial multi-device switching tools or to hardware that supports multi-device pairing.

Possible disadvantages

  • Limited platform and device support
    Tools that manipulate Bluetooth pairing are often tied to specific operating systems, Bluetooth stacks or device models. It may not work with every peripheral or on every machine you want to switch between.
  • Likely limited documentation
    Small personal repositories often have minimal documentation, few examples and little troubleshooting guidance. You may need to read the source code to configure it or fix problems.
  • Setup may be technical
    It probably requires command-line use, installing dependencies, or manual configuration such as device addresses or pairing keys. That makes it less approachable for non-technical users than a polished app.
  • Uncertain maintenance and community
    A niche project may have few contributors, infrequent updates and a small user base. Bugs or breakage after OS or Bluetooth updates may go unfixed for a long time, and support is mostly through GitHub issues.
  • Security and reliability concerns with Bluetooth keys
    Switching devices between hosts can involve handling pairing keys or privileged Bluetooth operations. Misconfiguration or bugs could cause failed pairings or expose sensitive pairing data. Review the code and permissions before using it. These points are inferred from the project's apparent purpose, since I could not verify the repository contents.

Category popularity

How often each product is chosen within a category, 0–100% relative to the other.

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KeyShuttle
Magic Switch
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100% 100%
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Mac
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