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.- Mobile Remote Control Tool
- Free • Open Source
- 93 LocalSend alternatives
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:
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Germany
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- iPad
- AppImageHub
- Snapcraft
- Flathub
- F-Droid
- Chocolatey
Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to KDE Connect
Most Recent CommentLocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs
It just works. It's very simple and easy to use.
- 21 scrcpy alternatives
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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
France
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
Comments about scrcpy as an Alternative to KDE Connect
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)
tarberryscrcpy is useful for a kind of direct remoting of the phone rather than using another program for some features to control the phone
- 13 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- GNOME
GSConnect Features
Comments about GSConnect as an Alternative to KDE Connect
Most Recent CommentKai DeLorenzoIt's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome
Its a fork of KDE Connect made to work with gnome and pantheon
Its kde connect for gnome.
- 35 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.
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application types
Country of Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- iPhone
- Android Tablet
- Windows Phone
- iPad
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
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
- FreeBSD
Rymdport Features
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
- Free • Open Source
Application types
Country of Origin
Canada
Platforms
- Linux
- GNOME
- Flatpak
- KDE Connect
- 95 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
- International
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- BSD
- Termux
- 74 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.
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
Country of Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
- Android
- Windows
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
- Free • Open Source
Country of Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
- Linux
- Android
- F-Droid
Although KDE Connect has some file transfer capabilities, it also do more such as SMS control from PC, media controls and virtual keyboard