The Best AirDroid AlternativesTop Mobile Remote Control Tools and other similar apps like AirDroid

AirDroid is described as 'A device management platform for seamless remote control, file transfers, notifications, and screen mirroring across devices without network limits' and is a very popular mobile remote control tool in the security & privacy category. There are more than 50 alternatives to AirDroid for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, Android Tablet and Linux apps. The best AirDroid alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like AirDroid are AirMore, MyPhoneExplorer, GSConnect and Phone Link.

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AirDroid alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2025
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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    70 KDE Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking

    KDE Connect VS AirDroid

     
    Comments about KDE Connect as an Alternative to AirDroid
    moji
    Positive •Aug 30, 2017
    6

    Amazing. Fully integrated to my KDE and phone.

    AirDroid Icon
    KDE Connect icon

    • Almost everyone thinks KDE Connect is a great AirDroid alternative.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to AirDroid.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to AirDroid.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceAirDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedAirDroid is not according to our users
  2. AirMore icon

    AirMore

     50 likes
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    AirMore is a cross-platform tool to access mobile devices wirelessly over the web. It can transfer Android and iOS device files to PC and vice versa.

    55 AirMore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AirMore screenshot 1

    AirMore Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Secure File Sharing
    5.  SMS Messaging
    6.  Clipboard monitoring
    7.  Phone dialer
    8.  Encrypted Email

    AirMore VS AirDroid

     
    Comments about AirMore as an Alternative to AirDroid
    Shoji
    Positive •Oct 14, 2020
    0

    both has same functionality

    mayankchoudhary
    Positive •Jul 20, 2020
    -1

    This lightweight application has almost all the significant features of Airdroid.

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    AirMore icon

    • Most users think AirMore is a great AirDroid alternative.

    • AirMore is the most popular Web-based alternative to AirDroid.

    • AirMore is Free and ProprietaryAirDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
  4. MyPhoneExplorer icon

    MyPhoneExplorer

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    MyPhoneExplorer is a proprietary freeware desktop application allowing management of Android mobile phones.

    37 MyPhoneExplorer alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • AT flagAustria
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Organizer - Calendar

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  File Sync
    2.  Mobile Device Management
    3.  Computer-aided manufacturing (CAM)
    4.  Selective Synchronization
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Batch Rename Files
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Desktop Sharing
    9.  Automatic Backup
    10.  Shared Folders
    11.  Unlimited storage
    12.  Cloud Sync

    MyPhoneExplorer VS AirDroid

     
  5. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

     33 likes
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    GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome and Firefox integration. It does not rely on the KDE Connect desktop application and will not work with it installed.

    12 GSConnect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
    GSConnect screenshot 1

    GSConnect Features

    1.  Battery level report
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Real-time sync
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Remote media control
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free

    GSConnect VS AirDroid

     
  6. Phone Link icon

    Phone Link

     30 likes
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    Link your Android phone or iPhone¹ and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls and more – all right on your PC.

    29 Phone Link alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Phone Link screenshot 1

    Phone Link Features

    1.  Sms from PC
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Mobile mirroring
    7.  Share Clipboard

    Phone Link VS AirDroid

     
  7. Valent icon

    Valent

     11 likes
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    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    63 Valent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
    Valent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9.  Gtk
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Remote File Access
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    Valent VS AirDroid

     
  9. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

     7 likes
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    Phone Link / KDE Connect alternative with notification mirroring, clipboard sync, file transfer, Android Windows explorer integration, media control, and more.

    15 Sefirah alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Sefirah screenshot 1

    Sefirah Features

    1.  Cross-device syncing
    2.  Notifications
    3. Android icon  Android Sync

    Sefirah VS AirDroid

     
  10. Soduto icon

    Soduto

     16 likes
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    Soduto for macOS allows your computer to communicate and share information with other devices: Android, Linux or other Macs. Want to copy-paste content across your devices? Browse remote files? Send SMS straight from the desktop? Or maybe simply share a link?

    16 Soduto alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
    Soduto screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    Last commit in January 2022

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Remote File Access
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Battery level report
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  SMS Messaging
    8.  Notifications

    Soduto VS AirDroid

     
  11. Samsung DeX icon

    Samsung DeX

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    Transforms Samsung Galaxy smartphones into a desktop-like setup with ad-free operation, wireless screen mirroring, docking station support, dedicated DeX modes for tablets, multiple monitor use, and USB, HDMI, Ethernet connections.

    19 Samsung DeX alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • KR flagSouth Korea

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Samsung DeX screenshot 1

    Samsung DeX Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  Support for Multiple Monitors
    4.  Network Tools

    Samsung DeX VS AirDroid

     
  12. Zorin Connect icon

    Zorin Connect

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    Zorin Connect is integrated into the Zorin OS desktop to merge the experience between your computer and Android device. It works over an encrypted connection on your local network, so your data stays private and never reaches the cloud.

    16 Zorin Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
    • Linux
    Zorin Connect screenshot 1

    Zorin Connect VS AirDroid

     
  13. Intel Unison icon

    Intel Unison

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    Unlock your connected world and multi device experience to enjoy the freedom to work across operating systems. Intel® Unison™ seamlessly connects your mobile devices to your PC for a universal, easy to use experience, including phone notifications, bi-directional file...

    16 Intel Unison alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Intel Unison screenshot 1

    Intel Unison Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Sms from PC
    3.  Notification mirror

    Intel Unison VS AirDroid

     
  14. LanXchange icon

    LanXchange

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    A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.

    77 LanXchange alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Windows
    Android
    Discontinued

    Last GitHub commit in May 2021

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Wi-Fi Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Portable
    4.  Offline
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Drag and Drop
    7.  File Sending
    8.  LAN

    LanXchange VS AirDroid

     
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