Valent AlternativesMobile Remote Control Tools and other similar apps like Valent

Valent is described as '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' and is a mobile remote control tool in the file sharing category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Valent for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Mac, Linux and iPhone apps. The best Valent alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Valent are KDE Connect, scrcpy, AirDroid and Pushbullet.

filter to find the best alternatives

Valent alternatives are mainly Large File Transfer Services but may also be Screen Mirroring Apps or Mobile Remote Control Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Valent.
Valent iconValent
  7
  • ...

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.

More about Valent
Valent alternatives page was last updated Mar 15, 2024
  1. LocalSend icon
     182 likes

    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    85 LocalSend alternatives
    LocalSend screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • F-Droid

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Large File Transfer
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  LAN
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  End-to-End Encryption
    9.  Decentralized
    10.  Works Offline
    LocalSend iconValent Icon

    LocalSend VS Valent

    Is LocalSend a good alternative to Valent?
     
    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Valent.

    • LocalSend is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Valent.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceValent is also Free and Open Source
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedValent is not according to our users
  2. KDE Connect icon
     303 likes

    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.

    66 KDE Connect alternatives
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Share Clipboard
    2.  Remote media control
    3.  Send & Receive SMS
    4.  Real-time sync
    5.  Integrated File Sharing
    6.  Large File Transfer
    7.  Ad-free
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Battery level report
    10.  Remote music control
    11.  Live Push Notifications
    12.  Universal clipboard
    KDE Connect iconValent Icon

    KDE Connect VS Valent

    Is KDE Connect a good alternative to Valent?
     
  3. scrcpy icon
     284 likes

    This application mirrors Android devices (video and audio) connected on USB and WiFi, and allows to control the device with the keyboard and the mouse of the computer. It does not require any root access. It works on Linux, Windows and macOS.

    20 scrcpy alternatives
    scrcpy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Screen Mirroring
    2.  Android Development
    3.  Simple installation
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Command line interface
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  No registration required
    9.  Screen Recording
    10.  Camera as Webcam
    11.  Wireless-networking
    12.  Real-time sync
    scrcpy iconValent Icon

    scrcpy VS Valent

    Is scrcpy a good alternative to Valent?
     
  4. AirDroid icon
     279 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.

    69 AirDroid alternatives
    File transfer & management

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Top AirDroid Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  Screen Sharing
    3.  AirPlay Support
    4. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    5.  Unattended Access
    6.  Sms from PC
    7.  Support for Remote Control
    8.  Mirror Backup
    9.  Notification mirror
    10.  Geofencing
    11.  Screen time
    12.  Software Management
    AirDroid iconValent Icon

    AirDroid VS Valent

    Is AirDroid a good alternative to Valent?
     
    • AirDroid is the most popular Web-based alternative to Valent.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryValent is Free and Open Source
  5. Pushbullet icon
     223 likes

    Pushbullet is the easiest and fastest way to send links, pictures, files, lists, notes, and more right into your phone's notification tray, to your computer, or to a friend, really fast.

    59 Pushbullet alternatives
    Pushbullet screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox

    Pushbullet Features

    1.  Push Notifications
    2.  Continue on PC
    3.  Sync on many devices
    4.  Notification mirror
    5. IFTTT icon  IFTTT Integration
    6.  File Sending
    7.  Send & Receive SMS
    8.  Remote File Access
    9.  Integrated File Sharing
    10.  Remote File Grabber
    Pushbullet iconValent Icon

    Pushbullet VS Valent

    Is Pushbullet a good alternative to Valent?
     
  6. Unified Remote icon
     85 likes

    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    32 Unified Remote alternatives
    Unified Remote screenshot 1
    Unified Remote screenshot 2
    +5
    Unified Remote screenshot 3

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad

    Unified Remote Features

    Unified Remote iconValent Icon

    Unified Remote VS Valent

    Is Unified Remote a good alternative to Valent?
     
  7. GSConnect icon
     32 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.

    12 GSConnect alternatives
    GSConnect screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME

    GSConnect Features

    1.  Battery level report
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Real-time sync
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Remote media control
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Ad-free
    GSConnect iconValent Icon

    GSConnect VS Valent

    Is GSConnect a good alternative to Valent?
     
  8. Phone Link icon
     28 likes

    Link your Android phone or iPhone¹ and PC to view and reply to text messages, make and receive calls and more – all right on your PC.

    29 Phone Link alternatives
    Phone Link screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone

    Phone Link Features

    1.  Sms from PC
    2.  Notification mirror
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Mobile mirroring
    7.  Share Clipboard
    Phone Link iconValent Icon

    Phone Link VS Valent

    Is Phone Link a good alternative to Valent?
     
  9. Warpinator icon
     15 likes

    Warpinator is a free, open-source tool for sending and receiving files between computers that are on the same network. All you need do is install Warpinator on the computers, choose a group code, edit your firewalls if necessary, and that’s all.

    29 Warpinator alternatives
    Warpinator screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    • Android
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  LAN
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Cross-Platform
    4.  Works Offline
    5.  No registration required
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  Dark Mode
    Warpinator iconValent Icon

    Warpinator VS Valent

    Is Warpinator a good alternative to Valent?
     
  10. Croc icon
     18 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    85 Croc alternatives
    Croc screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Data transfer
    3.  File Sending
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Multi Platform
    6.  Local network sharing
    7.  Command line interface
    8.  Ad-free
    9.  No registration required
    10.  Portable
    11.  Password protection
    Croc iconValent Icon

    Croc VS Valent

    Is Croc a good alternative to Valent?
     
  11. GNOME Warp icon
     10 likes

    Fast and secure file transfer via Magic Wormhole protocol.

    65 GNOME Warp alternatives
    GNOME Warp screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    GNOME Warp Features

    1.  Secure File Sharing
    2.  Image Sharing
    3.  Document Sharing
    4.  Integrated File Sharing
    5.  No registration required
    GNOME Warp iconValent Icon

    GNOME Warp VS Valent

    Is GNOME Warp a good alternative to Valent?
     
  12. Soduto icon
     14 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?

    16 Soduto alternatives
    Soduto screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Remote File Access
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Battery level report
    4.  Share Clipboard
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  No registration required
    7.  SMS Messaging
    8.  Notifications
    Discontinued

    Last commit in January 2022

    Soduto iconValent Icon

    Soduto VS Valent

    Is Soduto a good alternative to Valent?
     
12 of 59 Valent alternatives