KDE Connect AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Mobile Remote Control Tools

The best Mobile Remote Control alternative to KDE Connect is scrcpy, 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 Mobile Remote Control Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mobile Remote Control Tool alternatives to KDE Connect are Sefirah, AirDroid, Pushbullet and GSConnect.

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scrcpy
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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Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Screen Mirroring
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
France
EU
Platforms
Windows
Mac
Linux
BSD
Android
Debian
Ubuntu
Arch Linux
Fedora
Gentoo
Alpine Linux
FreeBSD
Manjaro Linux
Nix Package Manager
Chocolatey
MacPorts
France
EU
Good alternative?Is scrcpy a good alternative to KDE Connect?

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scrcpy vs KDE Connect Comments
Negative comment by Guest · Oct 18, 2022
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)
Negative comment by tarberry · Apr 18, 2025
scrcpy is useful for a kind of direct remoting of the phone rather than using another program for some features to control the phone
Negative comment by anosvoldigoad · Mar 22, 2026
its for mirroring the phone
3 of 3 comments
scrcpy is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
scrcpy is a Screen Mirroring KDE Connect is a Mobile Remote Control Tool
Sefirah
35 likes
Phone Link / KDE Connect alternative with notification mirroring, clipboard sync, file transfer, Android Windows explorer integration, media control, and more.
27 Sefirah alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Platforms
Windows
Android
Linux
+6
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Sefirah vs KDE Connect Comments
Positive comment by ShootYourBricks · Dec 30, 2025
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
1 of 1 comments
Sefirah is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
AirDroid
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
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
Singapore
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Online
Android
iPhone
Singapore
+4
Good alternative?Is AirDroid a good alternative to KDE Connect?

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AirDroid vs KDE Connect Comments
Negative comment by Guest · Jan 17, 2017
AirDroid isn't available for Linux.
Positive comment by Syntaxxx Err0r · Jan 26, 2019
contrary to other comments that Airdroid is not available for Linux.. it is actually. HOWEVER, it exists only as an App from the Google Chome/Chromium webext app stores. (Personally i usee Chromium over Chrome, what you pick is no bettere or worse really.)not only is it available to US Linux fan boys (and Girls!!! ) it is also available to those of us who are dirty traitors who happen to also have iOS on hand... So yes you can also include your iPhone/Pad etc... CHEERIO MATES!
2 of 2 comments
AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
Pushbullet
225 likes
Share links, files, photos, lists, and notes between phone and desktop, mirror notifications, manage messages, and sync clipboard with multiple platforms or friends using basic or advanced features, including real-time transfers and encryption.
83 Pushbullet alternatives
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Freemium
Proprietary
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Online
Android
Android Tablet
Google Chrome
Opera
Mozilla Firefox
United States
Good alternative?Is Pushbullet a good alternative to KDE Connect?

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2comments
Pushbullet vs KDE Connect Comments
Negative comment by karlossss1996 · Jul 16, 2019
Limited functionality compared to KDE Connect
Negative comment by Guest · Dec 26, 2015
Pushbullet cannot mount device's storage using FUSE
2 of 2 comments
Pushbullet is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
GSConnect
38 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.
20 GSConnect alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Mobile Remote Control
Phone Tracker
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Linux
Android
iPhone
GNOME
Canada
Good alternative?Is GSConnect a good alternative to KDE Connect?

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3comments
GSConnect vs KDE Connect Comments
Positive comment by Kai DeLorenzo · Nov 18, 2019
It's KDE Connect but integrated into gnome
Positive comment by Guest · Mar 29, 2020
Its a fork of KDE Connect made to work with gnome and pantheon
Positive comment by Guest · Oct 8, 2023
Its kde connect for gnome.
3 of 3 comments
GSConnect is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
Phone Link
35 likes
Phone Link is a syncing software developed by Microsoft to connect Windows PCs to your Android phone or iPhone to view notifications, make phone calls, use mobile apps amongst others – all right on your PC.
49 Phone Link alternatives
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application typeApplication types
Mobile Remote Control
Large File Transfer
Origin
United States
Platforms
Windows
Android
iPhone
United States
+1
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Phone Link vs KDE Connect Comments
Positive comment by cvzalez · Oct 30, 2024
Phone Link needs Microsoft Spyware internet servers, KDE Connect works on your local LAN even without internet
1 of 1 comments
Phone Link is Free and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
Unified Remote
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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Proprietary
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Mobile Remote Control
Origin
Sweden
EU
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
Android
iPhone
Android Tablet
iPad
Raspberry Pi
Sweden
EU
Good alternative?Is Unified Remote a good alternative to KDE Connect?
Valent
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 typeApplication types
Mobile Remote Control
Large File Transfer
Origin
Canada
Platforms
Linux
GNOME
Flatpak
KDE Connect
Canada
Good alternative?Is Valent a good alternative to KDE Connect?
Zorin Connect
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.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-2.0)
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
Ireland
EU
Platforms
Linux
Android
F-Droid
Ireland
EU
Good alternative?Is Zorin Connect a good alternative to KDE Connect?
Soduto
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?
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (GPL-3.0)
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
India
Alerts
Discontinued
Platforms
Mac
KDE Connect
India
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Discontinued
Last commit in January 2022
Soduto vs KDE Connect Comments
Positive comment by Paul · Jun 22, 2021
Best solution if you have a macOS computer and an Android phone. You can send files, browse the files on your phone from your laptop, send SMS from your computer, use the “Find my phone” option if you can't find it, and more.
Negative comment by mzs_47 · Jan 28, 2021
Mac only, not for BSDs and GNU/Linux.
2 of 2 comments
Soduto is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
Reflecto
4 likes
Sync notifications, clipboard, and files securely between phone and computer without an account. Uses Chrome extension, web app, or command-line client for Windows, macOS, or Linux. Peer-to-peer transfer, end-to-end encryption, per-app notification filters, and resume file transfers.
Cost / License
Free
Proprietary
Application type
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
India
Platforms
Online
Android
Google Chrome
India
+3
Good alternative?Is Reflecto a good alternative to KDE Connect?
QtScrcpy
15 likes
QtScrcpy connects to Android devices via USB (or via TCP/IP) for display and control. It does NOT require the root privileges.
Cost / License
Free
Open Source (Apache-2.0)
Application typeApplication types
Screen Mirroring
Mobile Remote Control
Origin
China
Platforms
Mac
Windows
Linux
China
+1
Good alternative?Is QtScrcpy a good alternative to KDE Connect?

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