KDE Connect AlternativesMobile Remote Control Tools & Large File Transfer Services like KDE Connect

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   LocalSend

    505 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.

   160 LocalSend alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application type

   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • Germany
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Chocolatey
   • Mac
   • Homebrew
   • iPhone
   • iPad
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • F-Droid
   • Obtainium
   • OpenAPK
   • Linux
   • AppImage
   • Flatpak
   • Flathub
   • Snapcraft
   • Arch Linux
   • Nix Package Manager

   • Germany
   • EU

   

   

   

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   LocalSend vs KDE Connect Comments

   Negative comment by Guest · Dec 19, 2024

   LocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs

   Negative comment by TryAgain · Sep 10, 2025

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

   Negative comment by tarberry · Apr 18, 2025

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

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   • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
   • LocalSend is a Large File Transfer KDE Connect is a Mobile Remote Control Tool
   • LocalSend is DecentralizedKDE Connect is not according to our users
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   scrcpy

    365 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.

   32 scrcpy alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (Apache-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Screen Mirroring
   • Mobile Remote Control

   Origin

   • France
   • EU

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Mac
   • Linux
   • BSD
   • Android
   • Debian
   • Ubuntu
   • Arch Linux
   • Fedora
   • Gentoo
   • Alpine Linux
   • FreeBSD
   • Manjaro Linux
   • Nix Package Manager
   • Chocolatey
   • MacPorts

   • France
   • EU

   

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   Negative comment by Guest · Oct 18, 2022

   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)

   Negative comment by tarberry · Apr 18, 2025

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

   Negative comment by anosvoldigoad · Mar 22, 2026

   its for mirroring the phone

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   • scrcpy is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
   • scrcpy is a Screen Mirroring KDE Connect is a Mobile Remote Control Tool
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   Sefirah

    35 likes

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

   27 Sefirah alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

   Application type

   • Mobile Remote Control

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • Linux

   

   

   

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   Positive comment by ShootYourBricks · Dec 30, 2025

   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

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   • Sefirah is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
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   AirDroid

    284 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.

   86 AirDroid alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Mobile Remote Control

   Origin

   • Singapore

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • Singapore

   

   

   

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   Negative comment by Guest · Jan 17, 2017

   AirDroid isn't available for Linux.

   Positive comment by Syntaxxx Err0r · Jan 26, 2019

   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!

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   • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
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   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.

   86 Pushbullet alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Freemium
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Mobile Remote Control

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Online
   • Android
   • Android Tablet
   • Google Chrome
   • Opera
   • Mozilla Firefox

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Pushbullet vs KDE Connect Comments

   Negative comment by karlossss1996 · Jul 16, 2019

   Limited functionality compared to KDE Connect

   Negative comment by Guest · Dec 26, 2015

   Pushbullet cannot mount device's storage using FUSE

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   • Pushbullet is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
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   GSConnect

    39 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.

   20 GSConnect alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

   Application typeApplication types

   • Mobile Remote Control
   • Phone Tracker

   Origin

   • Canada

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Android
   • iPhone
   • GNOME

   • Canada

   

   

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   GSConnect vs KDE Connect Comments

   Positive comment by Kai DeLorenzo · Nov 18, 2019

   It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome

   Positive comment by Guest · Mar 29, 2020

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

   Positive comment by Guest · Oct 8, 2023

   Its kde connect for gnome.

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   • GSConnect is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
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   Phone Link

    35 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.

   54 Phone Link alternatives

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application typeApplication types

   • Mobile Remote Control
   • Large File Transfer

   Origin

   • United States

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • iPhone

   • United States

   

   

   

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   Phone Link vs KDE Connect Comments

   Positive comment by cvzalez · Oct 30, 2024

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

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   • Phone Link is Free and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
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    Unified Remote

     93 likes

    Enables secure control of computers from mobile devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supporting mouse, keyboard, media, and app commands, with 90+ program support, cross-platform compatibility, integrated file manager, presentation tools, Wake On LAN, and customizable themes.

    50 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application typeApplication types

    • Mobile Remote Control
    • Remote Desktop

    Origin

    • Sweden
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi

    • Sweden
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Warpinator

     23 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.

    126 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Origin

    • Ireland
    • EU

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    • Ireland
    • EU

    

    

    

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    Negative comment by Guest · Sep 23, 2026

    Warpinator does not share notifications nor does it allow you to control devices or run scripts

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    • Warpinator is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
    • Warpinator is a Large File Transfer KDE Connect is a Mobile Remote Control Tool
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    Deskflow

     13 likes

    Deskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.

    21 Deskflow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-2.0)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Mouse Sharing
    • Keyboard Sharing

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak

    

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    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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application typeApplication types

    • Large File Transfer
    • Peer-to-Peer File Sharing

    Origin

    • United States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    • United States

    

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    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

    • Free
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application type

    • Large File Transfer

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    

    

    

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