The Best Phone Link AlternativesTop Mobile Remote Control Tools & Large File Transfer Services like Phone Link

Phone Link is described as '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' and is a large file transfer service in the backup & sync category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Phone Link for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Phone Link alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Phone Link are KDE Connect, Blip, AirDroid and Sefirah.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     377 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.

    108 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    LocalSend vs Phone Link Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is not a phone link app. It just transfers files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourcePhone Link is Free and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight and Privacy focusedPhone Link is not according to our users
  2. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

     385 likes

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

    84 KDE Connect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
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    KDE Connect vs Phone Link Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Shaz Shah
    1

    I think it's a pretty good alternative to Phone Link. You get a lot of similar functionality:

    • share files and link between devices
    • view and reply to phone notifications on your desktop
    • pause/play music playback
    • view battery level
    • supports Bluetooth connections
    • share clipboard
    • cross-platform support (Win, *nix)

    It does have more features that I don't use, such as remote control.

    Though I'd really like to see it do screen mirroring or integrate with scrcpy.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    3

    It does not support bluetooth connection or making controlling calls. It is just a simple remote control software for presentation control, media player and notifications transfer.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Vyom Mengar
    Positive
    0

    More Stable then Windows Link

    3 of 9 comments
    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourcePhone Link is Free and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focused and LightweightPhone Link is not according to our users
  4. Blip icon

    Blip

     38 likes

    Send anything in a click. Blip lets you send any size files and folders fast by maximizing your speed and keeping your progress if you lose connection.

    37 Blip alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    Main screen of the Blip app for Windows in Dark Mode
     
  5. AirDroid icon

    AirDroid

     285 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.

    72 AirDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    File transfer & management
     
  7. RetroShare icon

    RetroShare

     163 likes

    Open source, decentralized platform enabling encrypted chat, secure voice and video calls, anonymous file sharing with swarming, censorship-resistant forums, channels, link sharing, and offline messaging. Uses OpenPGP and OpenSSL for robust privacy and security.

    137 RetroShare alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenPGP
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.
     
  9. Pushbullet icon

    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.

    67 Pushbullet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
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  10. Wormhole icon

    Wormhole

     45 likes

    Simple, private file sharing

    Wormhole lets you share files up to 10GB with end-to-end encryption and a link that automatically expires. So you can keep what you share private and make sure your stuff doesn't stay online forever.

    121 Wormhole alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps
    Wormhole screenshot 1
     
  12. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

     35 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.

    16 GSConnect alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
    GSConnect screenshot 1
     
  13. Croc icon

    Croc

     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.

    112 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
    Croc screenshot 1
     
  14. Warpinator icon

    Warpinator

     20 likes

    Allows secure, high-speed file transfers across multiple devices on a local network, requires installation on each device, supports auto-detection, port selection, custom codes, and offers a themeable, easy-to-use interface requiring no server configuration.

    90 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Warpinator screenshot 1
     
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