KDE Connect Alternatives for Android

There are many alternatives to KDE Connect for Android if you are looking for a replacement. The best Android alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to KDE Connect and loads of them are available for Android so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Android alternatives to 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 Remote Desktop Tools 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. LocalSend icon
     426 likes

    Open-source solution providing encrypted, peer-to-peer file and message sharing across Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, and iOS without internet access, using only local networks. No setup required, ensuring privacy with no cloud involvement or external servers.

    121 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    • Linux Mobile
     
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  2. scrcpy icon
     347 likes

    Effortlessly mirror and control Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi. Achieve exceptional performance up to 120fps with resolutions above 1920×1080. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Requires no root access. Features include bidirectional copy-paste, recording, and is ad-free.

    28 scrcpy alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • Alpine Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Chocolatey
    • MacPorts
     
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  3. GSConnect icon
     37 likes

    GSConnect is a complete implementation of KDE Connect especially for GNOME Shell with Nautilus, Chrome and Firefox integration. It does not rely on the KDE Connect desktop application and will not work with it installed.

    16 GSConnect alternatives

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
     
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  4. Sefirah icon
     30 likes

    Phone Link / KDE Connect alternative with notification mirroring, clipboard sync, file transfer, Android Windows explorer integration, media control, and more.

    21 Sefirah alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
     
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  5. AirDroid icon
     285 likes

    A versatile platform offering remote control, file transfer, notification management, screen mirroring, and device syncing across platforms, enhancing productivity and security without the need for rooting or common network access.

    74 AirDroid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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  6. Phone Link icon
     33 likes

    Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.

    36 Phone Link alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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  7. Pushbullet icon
     225 likes

    Share links, files, photos, lists, and notes between phone and desktop, mirror notifications, manage messages, and sync clipboard with multiple platforms or friends using basic or advanced features, including real-time transfers and encryption.

    71 Pushbullet alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
     
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  8. Unified Remote icon
     93 likes

    Enables secure control of computers from mobile devices using Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, supporting mouse, keyboard, media, and app commands, with 90+ program support, cross-platform compatibility, integrated file manager, presentation tools, Wake On LAN, and customizable themes.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
     
  9. 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.

    51 Nothing Warp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. Warpinator icon
     21 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    101 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  11. 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.

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    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  12. 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...

    17 Intel Unison alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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