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, 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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KDE Connect alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Large File Transfer Services or Screen Mirroring Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, iPhone, Mac and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to KDE Connect.
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  1. NitroShare icon
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    A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.

    112 NitroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
     
  2. Airclap icon
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    Welcome to Airclap, where file transfers are a joy, and time is never wasted. With no internet needed, seamless cross-platform compatibility, and blazing-fast speeds, Airclap revolutionizes how you share files.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  3. Warpinator for Android is an unofficial port of Linux Mint's file sharing tool of the same name. It is fully compatible with the original protocol and allows for easy transfer of files between Android and Linux devices.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  4. This Android app allows you to synchronize your SMS messages to a remote Nextcloud instance where you can read and backup them. It also allows you to restore your SMS messages to your Android phone.

    33 Nextcloud SMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Nextcloud
     
  5. QPush icon
     13 likes

    QPush is a free service that lets you easily push text and links from PC to iPhone. No need to send emails to yourself or wait for Evernote to sync anymore!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Internet Explorer
    • Google Chrome
     
    • Mirror your notifications to other Android devices & Web
    • Reply, Like, Delete etc. directly from another device
    • Clipboard sharing
    • Whitelist apps
    • Private mode - Hide notification content on mirrored notification
    • End to end encryption.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
     
  6. LinkLoomTV icon
     3 likes

    Show Browsers, History, Save Web Pages Links, Share Links Between Android Mobile app and TV by Chromecast SDK and Jetpack Compose.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
     
  7. Yet another tool to connect Android phone with desktop similar to KDE Connect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
     
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    Device Connect (dccnt) vs KDE Connect Comments
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    Not depends on DE ecosystem.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Device Connect (dccnt) is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  8. Nuntius icon
     3 likes

    Nuntius delivers notifications from your phone or tablet to your computer over Bluetooth.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
  9. Flying Carpet icon
     2 likes

    File transfer between Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows over ad hoc Wi-Fi. No network infrastructure required, just two devices with Wi-Fi chips in close range.

    71 Flying Carpet alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
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