KDE Connect Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to KDE Connect for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac 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 Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to KDE Connect are scrcpy, AirDroid, Unified Remote and Deskflow.

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KDE Connect alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Screen Mirroring Apps or Large File Transfer Services 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
     485 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.

    152 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
    • Linux Mobile
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  2. scrcpy icon
     362 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.

    32 scrcpy alternatives

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    • 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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  3. AirDroid icon
     284 likes

    A versatile platform offering remote control, file transfer, notification management, screen mirroring, and device syncing across platforms, enhancing productivity and security without the need for rooting or common network access.

    84 AirDroid alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  4. 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.

    44 Unified Remote alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Raspberry Pi
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  5. 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.

    18 Deskflow alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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  6. 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.

    146 Croc alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  7. 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.

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
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  8. Soduto icon
     17 likes

    Soduto for macOS allows your computer to communicate and share information with other devices: Android, Linux or other Macs. Want to copy-paste content across your devices? Browse remote files? Send SMS straight from the desktop? Or maybe simply share a link?

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    • Discontinued

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    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
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  9. QtScrcpy icon
     15 likes

    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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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. AndroLaunch icon
     7 likes

    A professional macOS menu bar application for managing Android devices through ADB and Scrcpy, built with modern Swift architecture patterns.

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    • Mac
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  11. Escrcpy icon
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    📱 Display and control your Android device graphically with scrcpy, powered by Electron.

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    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  12. MacMobility icon
     3 likes

    Transforms iPhone or iPad into a personalized remote for macOS, enabling app launches, media control, workflow automation, macro execution, and scripting. Repurposes old devices to control tasks like presentations and streaming without new hardware investment.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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