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 scrcpy, 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 GSConnect, LocalSend, Unified Remote and Croc.

KDE Connect alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools but may also be Screen Mirroring Apps or Large File Transfer Services. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of KDE Connect.

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Mobile Remote Control Tool

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scrcpy
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Free • Open Source
Screen Mirroring App
Remote Desktop Tool
Screen Recorder
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
15 scrcpy alternatives
This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected on USB and WiFi, and allows to control the device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require any root access. It works on Linux, Windows and macOS.
- - scrcpy is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & Linux alternative to KDE Connect.
- - scrcpy is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to KDE Connect.
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scrcpy Features
1. Lightweightscrcpy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
2. Command line interfacescrcpy either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
3. Screen SharingYou can use scrcpy to share your screen with your colleages or friends.
4. Ad-freescrcpy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in scrcpy without registration.
Simple installation
Support for Remote Control
Wireless-networking
Real-time sync
Free API
Comments about scrcpy as a Alternative to KDE Connect
Some users think scrcpy is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.
Guest
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)
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GSConnect
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Free • Open Source
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Phone Tracker
Linux
Android
iPhone
GNOME
11 GSConnect alternatives
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.
- - GSConnect is the most popular iPhone alternative to KDE Connect.
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GSConnect Features
Notification mirror
Real-time sync
Remote media control
Battery level report
Share Clipboard
Comments about GSConnect as a Alternative to KDE Connect
Almost everyone thinks GSConnect is a great KDE Connect alternative.
Guest
Its a fork of KDE Connect made to work with gnome and pantheon
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Kai DeLorenzo
It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome
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LocalSend
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
AppImageHub
F-Droid
68 LocalSend alternatives
An open source cross-platform alternative to AirDrop.
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LocalSend Features
1. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in LocalSend without registration.
2. Ad-freeLocalSend doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
3. Dark ModeLocalSend supports dark mode for comfortable usage in low light conditions.
4. LightweightLocalSend consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
5. No TrackingLocalSend will not track you or use your personal data.
6. End-to-End EncryptionLocalSend has E2E Encryption, for entire or parts of the app.
Secure File Sharing
LAN
Unified Remote
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Freemium • Proprietary
Remote Desktop Tool
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
Windows Phone
iPad
27 Unified Remote alternatives
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.
- - Unified Remote is the most popular iPad alternative to KDE Connect.
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Unified Remote Features
Customizable
Croc
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Mac
Windows
Linux
BSD
Termux
70 Croc alternatives
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.
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Croc Features
1. Privacy focusedCroc is considered a privacy friendly alternative.
2. LightweightCroc consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Command line interfaceCroc either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
4. Ad-freeCroc doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
5. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Croc without registration.
6. PortableCroc can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
Secure File Sharing
Data transfer
File Sending
Peer-To-Peer
Multi Platform
Security focused
Local network sharing
Password protection
NitroShare
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
91 NitroShare alternatives
A network file-sharing application that makes sending a file to another machine on the local network as easy as dragging-and-dropping.
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NitroShare Features
Support for Android Things
Drag and Drop
Shell integration
Discontinued
Last update in June 2019 and last desktop release in October 2017. Android version has last release in February 2018.
Warpinator
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Free • Open Source
Large File Transfer Service
Linux
Flathub
Flatpak
26 Warpinator alternatives
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.
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Warpinator Features
1. Works OfflineWarpinator can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
2. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in Warpinator without registration.
3. Ad-freeWarpinator doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. Support for ThemesYou can use themes and templates to change the look and feel of Warpinator.
LAN
Cross-Platform
LanXchange
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Free • Open Source
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
Android Tablet
73 LanXchange alternatives
A simple tool for spontaneous, local network file transfers.
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LanXchange Features
1. Wi-Fi SharingLanXchange can help you quickly share your Wi-Fi with your friends and colleagues.
2. LightweightLanXchange consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in LanXchange without registration.
4. PortableLanXchange can be used from a USB stick or similar with no prior installation.
5. Ad-freeLanXchange doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Offline
Drag and Drop
File Sending
LAN
Discontinued
Last GitHub commit in May 2021

Comments about LanXchange as a Alternative to KDE Connect
Most users think LanXchange is a great KDE Connect alternative.
mzs_47
KDE connect has a lot more features, LxC is just a file sharing utility without all other features and dependencies of KDE plasma.
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Guest
Description says it all. The best and most simple application for exchanging files between devices in a local network.
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QtScrcpy
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Free • Open Source
Screen Mirroring App
Mobile Remote Control Tool
Mac
Windows
Linux
14 QtScrcpy alternatives
QtScrcpy connects to Android devices via USB (or via TCP/IP) for display and control. It does NOT require the root privileges.
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QtScrcpy Features
1. Command line interfaceQtScrcpy either have CLI support or is a CLI-only app.
2. LightweightQtScrcpy consumes less device resources compared to similar apps.
3. Works OfflineQtScrcpy can be used without the need to connect to the internet.
4. No registration requiredYou can use most of the features in QtScrcpy without registration.
5. Ad-freeQtScrcpy doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
Wireless-networking
Low Latency
Fullscreen support
QT Based
OPENGL
No Root Required
Asynchronous
MultiTouch
Warp - File Sharing
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Free • Open Source
Windows
Linux
Android
Flathub
53 Warp - File Sharing alternatives
Fast and secure file transfer Warp allows you to securely send files to each other via the internet or local network by exchanging a word-based code.
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Warp - File Sharing Features
Integrated File Sharing
Secure File Sharing
Document sharing
Image Sharing