KDE Connect Alternatives for Linux

There are many alternatives to KDE Connect for Linux if you are looking for a replacement. The best Linux 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 many of them are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to KDE Connect are scrcpy, GSConnect, Sefirah and Croc.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     371 likes

    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    109 LocalSend alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    Although KDE Connect has some file transfer capabilities, it also do more such as SMS control from PC, media controls and virtual keyboard

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    LocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TryAgain
    Negative
    1

    KDE Connect has various features to manage and monitor your phone from PC, while LocalSend is just for sharing files between devices.

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    • Some users think LocalSend is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to KDE Connect.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KDE Connect.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  2. scrcpy icon

    scrcpy

     327 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.

    25 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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    Comments about scrcpy as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    scrcpy is for projecting your phone's screen on desktop while kde connect is for phone's notifications, sharing files and controlling one device from other(both ways)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    scrcpy is useful for a kind of direct remoting of the phone rather than using another program for some features to control the phone

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    • Some users think scrcpy is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.

    • scrcpy is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  4. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

     35 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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    Kai DeLorenzo
    Positive
    4

    It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome

    Guest
    Positive
    6

    Its a fork of KDE Connect made to work with gnome and pantheon

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Its kde connect for gnome.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks GSConnect is a great KDE Connect alternative.

    • GSConnect is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  5. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

     24 likes

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

    19 Sefirah alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
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    Comments about Sefirah as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    ShootYourBricks
    Positive
    0

    Notification sync and file sharing for multiple devices. Even shows the devices files in the file explorer (Windows) as if it was attached via USB. Seems to work better (no bugs yet) than KDE Connect

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Sefirah is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  6. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    111 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  7. Unified Remote icon

    Unified Remote

     89 likes

    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  9. Rymdport icon

    Rymdport

     11 likes

    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    14 Rymdport alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
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  10. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     19 likes

    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    89 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android Tablet
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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  11. Zorin Connect icon

    Zorin Connect

     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.

    19 Zorin Connect alternatives

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

    Valent

     13 likes

    Securely connect your devices to open files and links where you need them, get notifications when you need them, stay in control of your media and more.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
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