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 Linux alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to AirDroid and 16 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to AirDroid are Sefirah, GSConnect, Valent and Zorin Connect.

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AirDroid alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Large File Transfer Services or Phone Trackers 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. 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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  7. Gotify icon

    Gotify

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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
     
  10. EasyJoin icon

    EasyJoin

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    Share files, folders, messages, links, notifications and clipboard. You can do much more with the PRO version.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mono
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPhone
    • Android TV
    Some features are only available in the PRO version
     
  11. Feem icon

    Feem

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    Share files offline. No servers. No cloud. No limits.

    149 Feem alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
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  12. Headwind Remote icon

    Headwind Remote

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    Self hosted server for remote control of Android devices (Android 7 or above). The software is open source and runs on Ubuntu Linux 16.04 and above. No mobile device rooting or adb connection required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Self-Hosted
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  13. across icon

    across

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    1. Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo. Thus, you can seamlessly/wirelessly control all your smart devices including computer, smartphone and tablet PC with the computer’s keyboard and...

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  14. Android SMS Gate icon

    Android SMS Gate

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    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
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