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 Unified Remote.

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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. Other popular filters include Linux, iPhone, Mac and Windows. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to KDE Connect.
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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     387 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.

    113 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    LocalSend vs KDE Connect Comments
    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.

    3 of 4 comments
    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  2. scrcpy icon

    scrcpy

     333 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.

    27 scrcpy alternatives

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    Platforms

    • 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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    scrcpy vs KDE Connect Comments
    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

    • 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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
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    GSConnect vs KDE Connect Comments
    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.
    • GSConnect is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  5. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

     28 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • Linux
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    Sefirah vs KDE Connect Comments
    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.
    • Sefirah is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  6. Unified Remote icon

    Unified Remote

     90 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.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  7. Croc icon

    Croc

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Warpinator

     20 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.

    96 Warpinator alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  10. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    Send
     
  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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    Platforms

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

    Valent

     14 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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  14. GNOME Warp icon

    GNOME Warp

     12 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
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12 of 29 KDE Connect alternatives