KDE Connect Alternatives

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, Windows, Mac, 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, Sefirah and AirDroid.

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  1. Deskflow icon
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    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  2. Nothing Warp icon
     6 likes

    Nothing Warp is a lightweight browser extension that helps you move files, links, copied text and images between your computer and your Android phone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
     
  3. Valent icon
     15 likes

    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
     
  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.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Reflecto icon
     4 likes

    Sync notifications, clipboard, and files securely between phone and computer without an account. Uses Chrome extension, web app, or command-line client for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Peer-to-peer transfer, end-to-end encryption, per-app notification filters, and resume file transfers.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
     
  6. QtScrcpy icon
     15 likes

    QtScrcpy connects to Android devices via USB (or via TCP/IP) for display and control. It does NOT require the root privileges.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  7. Intel Unison icon
     5 likes

    Unlock your connected world and multi device experience to enjoy the freedom to work across operating systems. Intel® Unison™ seamlessly connects your mobile devices to your PC for a universal, easy to use experience, including phone notifications, bi-directional file...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  8. AndroLaunch icon
     7 likes

    A professional macOS menu bar application for managing Android devices through ADB and Scrcpy, built with modern Swift architecture patterns.

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  9. Samsung Flow icon
     6 likes

    Android and Windows Apps. Allows for work started on (say) phone, to be completed on Windows Desktop. Sharing of files, screen mirroring, media, clipboard, links, output piping from one app to another. Similar also to Opera Browser's new FLOW facilty.

    18 Samsung Flow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  10. Escrcpy icon
     5 likes

    📱 Display and control your Android device graphically with scrcpy, powered by Electron.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  11. GNOME Warp icon
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    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Linux Mobile
     
  12. MacMobility icon
     3 likes

    Transforms iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for macOS, enabling app launches, media control, workflow automation, macro execution, and scripting. Repurposes old devices to control tasks like presentations and streaming without new hardware investment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    MacMobility vs KDE Connect Comments
    anosvoldigoad
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    there are not same kde is for like continuty for messagin g sharing files clipboard etc not control mac

    • MacMobility is Paid and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
    • MacMobility is CustomizableKDE Connect is not according to our users
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