Open Source AirDroid Alternatives for Linux

AirDroid is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best open source Linux alternative is KDE Connect. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AirDroid and 11 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to AirDroid are Sefirah, GSConnect, Valent and Zorin Connect.

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  1. KDE Connect icon
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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.

    87 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

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

    • 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
     29 likes

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

    21 Sefirah alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
     
  3. GSConnect icon
     35 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
     
  4. Zorin Connect icon
     8 likes

    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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Gotify icon
     18 likes

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

    29 Gotify alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. LanXchange icon
     19 likes

    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
     
  7. Android SMS Gate. Allows you to manage SMS and Share links between browser and mobile device.

    Automated(?) last update message unfortunately wrong. Looks like last merge into main codebase on Gitlab was 3 weeks ago; app still actively developed.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. DeviceConsole icon
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    Progressiv Web App that allow you to register many devices linked to one Google account and push them link. It is free & OSS, use Firebase services with correct security. Desktop & Android Code on GitHub https://github.com/HugoGresse/DeviceConsole

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
     
  9. Share the clipboard between your phone and desktop. Share files and screenshots securely. This is a lightweight, cross-platform app to share copied text, files, and screenshots between an Android phone and a desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
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