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, Sefirah and AirDroid.

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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. 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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  2. VLC Remote icon
     7 likes

    This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  3. 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
     
  4.  1 like

    Vala/C implementation of KDE Connect. There is also a GNOME extension (https://github.com/andyholmes/gnome-shell-extension-mconnect/), which also works with the official KDE Connect.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
     
  5. Send Tab to Device Enhancer intercepts tabs send to this device (using "Send Tab to Device" feature in Firefox) and moves them to a separate window and then highlights it on your taskbar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Firefox
     
  6. elapp icon
     5 likes

    Elapp let's you send files to mobile and desktop devices near you. Send photos and videos to friends nearby super fast without losing quality.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  7. Seamless icon
     1 like

    A cross-platform files and text sharing app based on Apple’s CloudKit. The fastest way to open link from your computer in your iPhone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  8. 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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • F-Droid
     
  9. ShareMe icon
     7 likes

    ShareMe, previously Mi Drop, is an ad-free P2P file transfer tool that works without connecting to the internet

    87 ShareMe alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  10. The easiest way to share files across Android, iPhone, PC, Mac, and more – no downloads or installs required. Send photos, videos, and documents instantly. Simply upload your files and share the QR code to start transferring.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. LinkMyDroid icon
     1 like

    Connect Android and macOS, effortlessly. Native file transfer, mirroring, contacts, photos, remote control and clipboard. All over your local WiFi.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  12. Remote Buddy icon
     4 likes

    The most powerful remote control solution for the Mac®. Control more than 100 applications, virtual keyboard and mouse, presentations, media center software and important system settings right from your iPhone™, iPod® Touch, your Apple® Remote or one of the many...

    39 Remote Buddy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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