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

The best open source alternative to AirDroid is KDE Connect. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AirDroid and many of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to AirDroid are Sefirah, GSConnect, Valent and Soduto.

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AirDroid alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Phone Trackers or File Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Free, Open Source, Remote Desktop, iPhone, Linux and Screen Mirroring. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to AirDroid.
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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.

    82 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    Amazing. Fully integrated to my KDE and phone.

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    • 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 focused and LightweightAirDroid is not according to our users
  2. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
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  4. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
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  5. Valent icon

    Valent

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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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
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  6. Soduto icon

    Soduto

     17 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?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
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  7. 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.

    19 Zorin Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    Gotify

     18 likes
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    Gotify is a service for sending (via a REST-API) and receiving (via browser/android app) push notifications.

    28 Gotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
    Web-UI
     

    • Gotify is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to AirDroid.

    • Gotify is Free and Open SourceAirDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
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    LanXchange

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    Facilitates cross-platform file and folder transfers over local networks between Windows, Mac, Linux PCs, and Android, requiring no setup or accounts, with automatic device detection, real-time discovery of shared files, fast transfer speeds, and privacy.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    Windows
    Android
     
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    OpenMTP

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    OpenMTP is a free and open-source app to transfer files from an Android Phone to macOS.

    14 OpenMTP alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    File listing
     
  12. TrebleShot icon

    TrebleShot

     18 likes
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    Send and receive files over available connections Share your videos and songs within the application There is no limit.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
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    AirSync

     1 like
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    AirSync is an open source project to bring seamless integration between Android and macOS devices over local network with end-to-end encryption with features like mirroring, notification sync and many more that were only been a dream for users.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
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  14. Droid Explorer icon

    Droid Explorer

     11 likes
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    A tool to manage your rooted Android device with the simplicity of Windows Explorer.

    58 Droid Explorer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Droid Explorer is a file manager

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. Droid Explorer is a legitimate AirDroid alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Droid Explorer is Free and Open SourceAirDroid is Freemium and Proprietary
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