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 100 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, Sefirah, GSConnect and Unified Remote.

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  1. LocalSend icon
     522 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.

    175 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Arch Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • F-Droid
    • Flathub
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  2. scrcpy icon
     370 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.

    34 scrcpy alternatives

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • FreeBSD
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • Android
    • Fedora
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  3. Sefirah icon
     40 likes

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

    27 Sefirah alternatives

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    Since

    • Since 2025

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
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  4. GSConnect icon
     40 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.

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    • Since 2018

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  5. 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.

    55 Unified Remote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
    • Raspberry Pi
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  6. Warpinator icon
     23 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.

    137 Warpinator alternatives

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    • Since 2020

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  7. Deskflow icon
     13 likes

    Deskflow is a free and open-source keyboard and mouse sharing app. Use the keyboard, mouse, or trackpad of one computer to control nearby computers, and work seamlessly between them. It's like a software KVM (but without the video). TLS encryption is enabled by default.

    28 Deskflow alternatives

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    • Since 2024

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  8. Croc icon
     25 likes

    Facilitates encrypted peer-to-peer file sharing across major platforms using unique code phrases for authentication, ensuring end-to-end security, resumable transfers, direct device pairing without accounts, no external data storage, and simple installation.

    157 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2021

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  9. Rymdport icon
     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.

    Cost / License

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    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Flathub
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  10. Valent icon
     16 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 type

    Since

    • Since 2023

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • KDE Connect
    • Flatpak
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  11. Zorin Connect icon
     9 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.

    26 Zorin Connect alternatives

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    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2022

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
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