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. Malina icon
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    chrome extension to send images, selected text and links by right clicking from the browser directly to your telegram group.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  2. SmallCloud is a minimal, privacy-focused alternative to AirDrop, Snapdrop, and file-syncing tools — designed for anyone who just wants to send a file from one device to another with zero friction.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Take control of your Windows PC from your phone with the ultimate remote keyboard and mouse solution. Whether you're gaming, working, or just want the convenience of controlling your computer from your phone.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  4. IcyZip icon
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    IcyZip pairs two browser views with a QR code so you can move live text or one file between devices. It works without login, email, app install, or cloud-drive setup. Current browser clients encrypt live text and file bytes end-to-end, while normal service metadata remains...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  5. Transfer files between your phone and computer over any network. No cables, no cloud subscriptions, no file size limits.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
  6. Doorstep icon
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    Doorstep is an early-stage, open-source local file transfer utility built for Windows and Android that allows you to beam files and folder structures securely between devices without an internet connection.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
     
  7. Winpinator is an independent Windows adaptation of Warpinator, developed from the ground up in C++.

    Cost / License

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  8. WinSend icon
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    AirDrop-like file transfer for Windows — send clipboard text and photos from iPhone to PC over local Wi-Fi, no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • iPhone
     
  9. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a portable Wi-Fi file server. LudyServer lets any device on your local network browse, download, and upload files through a web browser — no app install needed on the other side.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  10. Install VMR Connect to your computer, that's it, you're ready! Play, Pause, Forward, Rewind, Volume, Full Screen, Shuffle and more. Netflix, Hulu, YouTube, Prime, HotStar etc Controls on your fingertips.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
  11. Share the clipboard between your phone and desktop. Share files and screenshots securely. This is a lightweight, cross-platform app to share copied text, files, and screenshots between an Android phone and a desktop.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Self-Hosted
     
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