Pushbullet Alternatives for Linux
Pushbullet is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best Linux alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Pushbullet and 13 are available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Linux alternatives to Pushbullet are GSConnect, Gotify, EasyJoin and Android SMS Gate.
Pushbullet alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools but may also be Screen Mirroring Apps or Phone Managers. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Pushbullet.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Windows
- Online
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Google Chrome
- Safari
- Opera
- Firefox
- Free • Open Source
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Sailfish OS
- Plasma Mobile
- iPhone
- iPad
KDE Connect is a project that aims to communicate all your devices. For example, with KDE Connect you can receive your phone notifications on your computer, or just use your phone as a remote control for your desktop.
KDE Connect vs Pushbullet opinions
rafaelkafkaKDE Connect lacks the most sacred function, the dismiss button that clears the notification in the phone and opens space to more notifications. It is not an alternative to Pushbullet and maybe will never be. You can't even decide how many seconds the notification will be on the screen.
gholemExcellent in way too many respects to list here, but it's not like Pushbullet.
mirageOpensource, has more features, free.
FyreUnlike Pushbullet there is no way to access your information from a web page. You must also be on the same network, forcing you to setup a VPN if you aren't on the same wifi.
- Free • Open Source
- Linux
- Android
- GNOME
- iPhone
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.
- Free • Open Source
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Android Tablet
- Self-Hosted
Gotify is a service for sending (via a REST-API) and receiving (via browser/android app) push notifications.
Gotify vs Pushbullet opinions
gholemWay too complicated to make it work. In this sense, is as far as possible from Pushbullet as it can get, it's like installing an operating system.
I don't want to install a local server to share files, texts & links, but if I wanted to do that -- all I ask is for a 1 executable file that installs everything in one go, set & forget. No Docker image, no 30 steps and 2 hours to configure a server, no fancy options.
- Freemium • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Google Chrome
- Opera
- Mono
- Firefox
Share files, folders, messages, links, notifications and clipboard. You can do much more with the PRO version.
Android SMS Gate. Allows you to manage SMS and Share links between browser and mobile device.
Everyday problem: a file needs to be copied from a desktop computer to a mobile device (or another desktop computer somewhere on the internet).
Discontinued
No updates since 2015
- Free • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Chrome OS
- Google Chrome
Light and fast applications for notifications mirroring between devices.
Discontinued
Desktop Notifications vs Pushbullet opinions
No longer supports Firefox and it's VERY limited compared Pushbullet.
Progressiv Web App that allow you to register many devices linked to one Google account and push them link. It is free & OSS, use Firebase services with correct security. Desktop & Android
DeskCon integrates your Android Device in the Desktop. Receive Notifications, Files and Commands from your mobile Device on your Desktop PC. The Data is send over a secure TLS Connection. The Connection is encrypted and authenticated with self-signed Certificates (RSA-2048 PK).
Discontinued
The project was no longer developed after the main maintainer, Andreas Wilhelm, passed away. The Android app, v0.3, released in June 2014, is still available on Google Play Store and the sourcecode is on GitHub
- Paid • Proprietary
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
- Android
- Bluetooth Keyboard/Mouse Emulator: across makes a Bluetooth equipped PC or Mac work as a standard Bluetooth keyboard/mouse combo.
