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. Pulse SMS icon
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    Access messages everywhere Whether you are working at your computer, reading on your tablet, or watching the game on your TV. Pulse is with you everywhere, so you never miss a message.

    31 Pulse SMS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
  2. Share files across any platform in hassle-free way with fast speed!.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. A simple way to share files on your phone or tablet with any other phone, computer or tablet!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  4. Debloatfy icon
     1 like

    A minimalist macOS app built with SwiftUI for file transfers and app management between macOS and Android devices via ADB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  5. MAXS icon
     6 likes

    MAXS allows you to control your Android device and receive notifications over XMPP. You can for example write SMS on your desktop/laptop by sending a command over XMPP to MAXS running on your smartphone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. DeskNotifier is an Android App, which helps you to receive all the Notifications from your Android Phone on your PC and lets you answer your SMS messages instantly!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  7. Remotely control X11 via SSH commands generated by your phone or tablet. Works well on the Raspberry Pi or any other Linux machine. No Mac or Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
  8. Send files from your phone to a web browser, without uploading to the cloud. Transfer files to your PC, send files to family devices, or share with others with a web link. Full privacy, no limits on file size or type.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. GTalkSMS icon
     3 likes

    GTalkSMS enables you to control your android phone through Google Talk/XMPP (send/receive SMS, make calls, locate your phone via GPS, activate WLAN or Bluetooth, etc.). It can be useful for those who prefer typing sms on a real keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. CellSend icon
     3 likes

    CellSend is a free service that allows you to send texts from your computer to your phone in a fast and easy way.

    25 CellSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
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