MAXS Alternatives

MAXS is described as 'Allows you to control your Android device and receive notifications over XMPP. You can for example write SMS on your desktop/laptop by sending a command over XMPP to MAXS running on your smartphone' and is an app in the office & productivity category. There are five alternatives to MAXS for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, Web-based and iPhone apps. The best MAXS alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like MAXS are AirDroid, altdrag, DeskSMS and GTalkSMS.

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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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    Empowers seamless interaction between devices, offering notifications, SMS replies, music control, file sharing, volume control, secure connections, and cross-platform compatibility.

    81 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
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    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to MAXS.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to MAXS.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceMAXS is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedMAXS is not according to our users
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    AirDroid

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    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.

    71 AirDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    • AirDroid is the most popular Web-based alternative to MAXS.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryMAXS is Free and Open Source
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    altdrag

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    AltDrag allows you to move and resize windows much easier. When you have it running you can simply hold down the Alt key and then use your mouse to drag any window, and it doesn't matter where in the window you click.

    86 altdrag alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Comments about altdrag as an Alternative to MAXS
    farlinTrent
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    Altdrag manages windows, which is quite different what I think MAXS does

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • altdrag is Free and Open SourceMAXS is also Free and Open Source
  5. DeskSMS icon

    DeskSMS

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    DeskSMS forwards your text messages to your GMail, Google Chat, and DeskSMS Chrome and Firefox extension! And if you reply back, the recipient gets a text from your number!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
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    • DeskSMS is the most popular commercial alternative to MAXS.

    • DeskSMS is Paid and ProprietaryMAXS is Free and Open Source
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    GTalkSMS

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    GTalkSMS enables you to control your android phone through Google Talk/XMPP (send/receive SMS, make calls, locate your phone via GPS, activate WLAN or Bluetooth, etc.). It can be useful for those who prefer typing sms on a real keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
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