The Best KDE Connect AlternativesTop Mobile Remote Control Tools & Large File Transfer Services like KDE Connect

KDE Connect is described as 'Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems' and is a very popular mobile remote control tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to KDE Connect for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best KDE Connect alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KDE Connect are scrcpy, GSConnect, AirDroid and Sefirah.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     383 likes

    Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

    110 LocalSend alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    LocalSend vs KDE Connect Comments
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    Although KDE Connect has some file transfer capabilities, it also do more such as SMS control from PC, media controls and virtual keyboard

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    LocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TryAgain
    Negative
    1

    KDE Connect has various features to manage and monitor your phone from PC, while LocalSend is just for sharing files between devices.

    3 of 4 comments
    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  2. scrcpy icon

    scrcpy

     331 likes

    Effortlessly mirror and control Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi. Achieve exceptional performance up to 120fps with resolutions above 1920×1080. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Requires no root access. Features include bidirectional copy-paste, recording, and is ad-free.

    27 scrcpy alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • Alpine Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Chocolatey
    • MacPorts
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    scrcpy vs KDE Connect Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    scrcpy is for projecting your phone's screen on desktop while kde connect is for phone's notifications, sharing files and controlling one device from other(both ways)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    scrcpy is useful for a kind of direct remoting of the phone rather than using another program for some features to control the phone

    • scrcpy is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  4. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

     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.

    16 GSConnect alternatives

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    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
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    GSConnect vs KDE Connect Comments
    Kai DeLorenzo
    Positive
    4

    It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome

    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Its a fork of KDE Connect made to work with gnome and pantheon

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Its kde connect for gnome.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • GSConnect is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  5. AirDroid icon

    AirDroid

     285 likes

    A versatile platform offering remote control, file transfer, notification management, screen mirroring, and device syncing across platforms, enhancing productivity and security without the need for rooting or common network access.

    72 AirDroid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    AirDroid vs KDE Connect Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    AirDroid isn't available for Linux.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Syntaxxx Err0r
    Positive
    -2

    contrary to other comments that Airdroid is not available for Linux.. it is actually. HOWEVER, it exists only as an App from the Google Chome/Chromium webext app stores. (Personally i usee Chromium over Chrome, what you pick is no bettere or worse really.)not only is it available to US Linux fan boys (and Girls!!! ) it is also available to those of us who are dirty traitors who happen to also have iOS on hand... So yes you can also include your iPhone/Pad etc... CHEERIO MATES!

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
  6. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

     25 likes

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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
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    Sefirah vs KDE Connect Comments
    ShootYourBricks
    Positive
    0

    Notification sync and file sharing for multiple devices. Even shows the devices files in the file explorer (Windows) as if it was attached via USB. Seems to work better (no bugs yet) than KDE Connect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Sefirah is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  7. Soduto icon

    Soduto

     17 likes

    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?

    24 Soduto alternatives

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    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
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    Soduto vs KDE Connect Comments
    Paul
    Positive
    3

    Best solution if you have a macOS computer and an Android phone. You can send files, browse the files on your phone from your laptop, send SMS from your computer, use the “Find my phone” option if you can't find it, and more.

    mzs_47
    Negative
    1

    Mac only, not for BSDs and GNU/Linux.

    • Soduto is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  9. Phone Link icon

    Phone Link

     32 likes

    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    35 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Phone Link vs KDE Connect Comments
    cvzalez
    Positive
    0

    Phone Link needs Microsoft Spyware internet servers, KDE Connect works on your local LAN even without internet

    • Phone Link is Free and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
  10. Pushbullet icon

    Pushbullet

     225 likes

    Share links, files, photos, lists, and notes between phone and desktop, mirror notifications, manage messages, and sync clipboard with multiple platforms or friends using basic or advanced features, including real-time transfers and encryption.

    68 Pushbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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    Pushbullet vs KDE Connect Comments
    karlossss1996
    Negative
    7

    Limited functionality compared to KDE Connect

    Guest
    Negative
    7

    Pushbullet cannot mount device's storage using FUSE

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Pushbullet is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
  11. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    113 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  12. Unified Remote icon

    Unified Remote

     89 likes

    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    39 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  13. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     20 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    92 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  14. Rymdport icon

    Rymdport

     11 likes

    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    Send
     
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