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, Unified Remote and Rymdport.

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KDE Connect alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services, but if you're looking for Mobile Remote Control Tools or Remote Desktop Tools you can filter on that. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to KDE Connect.
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Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems.

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KDE Connect alternatives page was last updated Apr 18, 2025
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  1. LocalSend icon
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    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:

    93 LocalSend alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Secure File Sharing
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
    11.  Portable

    LocalSend VS KDE Connect

     
    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Most Recent Comment
    tarberry
    Negative Apr 18, 2025
    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 Dec 19, 2024
    1

    LocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs

    Guest
    Positive Oct 24, 2024
    0

    It just works. It's very simple and easy to use.

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    • Most users think LocalSend is a great KDE Connect alternative.

    • 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
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedKDE Connect is not according to our users
  2. scrcpy icon
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    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.

    21 scrcpy alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Android Development
    3.  Simple installation
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  Screen Sharing
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Screen Recording
    10.  Camera as Webcam
    11.  Real-time sync
    12.  Wireless-networking

    scrcpy VS KDE Connect

     
    Comments about scrcpy as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Guest
    Negative Oct 18, 2022
    8

    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)

    tarberry
    Negative Apr 18, 2025
    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
    • scrcpy is LightweightKDE Connect is not according to our users
  3. GSConnect icon
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    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.

    13 GSConnect alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME

    GSConnect Features

    1.  Battery level report
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Real-time sync
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Remote media control
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free

    GSConnect VS KDE Connect

     
    Comments about GSConnect as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Most Recent Comment
    Kai DeLorenzo
    Positive Nov 18, 2019
    4

    It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome

    Guest
    Positive Mar 29, 2020
    6

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

    Guest
    Positive Oct 8, 2023
    1

    Its kde connect for gnome.

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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
  4. Unified Remote icon
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    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.

    35 Unified Remote alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Properties

    1.  Customizable

    Unified Remote VS KDE Connect

     
  5. Rymdport icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD

    Rymdport Features

    1.  Cross-Platform
    2.  File Sending

    Rymdport VS KDE Connect

     
  6. Valent icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9.  Gtk
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Remote File Access
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    Valent VS KDE Connect

     
  7. Croc icon
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    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.

    95 Croc alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • International

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection

    Croc VS KDE Connect

     
  8. Warpinator icon
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    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.

    74 Warpinator alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Works Offline
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No registration required
    5.  No Tracking
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Cross-Platform

    Warpinator VS KDE Connect

     
  9. Zorin Connect icon
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    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.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • IE flagIreland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Zorin Connect VS KDE Connect

     
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