Phone Link AlternativesTop Large File Transfer Services and other similar apps like Phone Link

Phone Link is described as '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' 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, iPhone and Mac apps. The best Phone Link alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Phone Link are KDE Connect, AirDroid, RetroShare and ShareDrop.

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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.

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Phone Link alternatives page was last updated Mar 7, 2025
  1. LocalSend icon
     212 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:

    87 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 iconPhone Link Icon

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    • LocalSend is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Phone Link.

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

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourcePhone Link is Free and Proprietary
    • LocalSend is Lightweight, Privacy focused and DecentralizedPhone Link is not according to our users
  2. KDE Connect icon
     312 likes

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

    68 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
    • Chocolatey

    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.  Live Push Notifications
    11.  Remote music control
    12.  No Tracking
    KDE Connect iconPhone Link Icon

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    Comments about KDE Connect as an Alternative to Phone Link
     
       
    Shaz Shah

    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 positive commentNov 7, 2024
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    Guest

    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.

    Top negative commentNov 3, 2021
    2
    Vyom Mengar

    More Stable then Windows Link

    Positive commentMar 7, 2025
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    • Most users think KDE Connect is a great Phone Link alternative.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourcePhone Link is Free and Proprietary
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedPhone Link is not according to our users
  3. AirDroid icon
     281 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.

    66 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 iconPhone Link Icon

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    • AirDroid is the most popular Web-based alternative to Phone Link.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryPhone Link is Free and Proprietary
  4. RetroShare icon
     156 likes

    RetroShare is a open source cross-platform, private and secure decentralized communication system. It lets you to securely chat, share photos, videos, and more, using OpenPGP to authenticate peers and .

    124 RetroShare alternatives
    Network tab with contact list and broadcast subtab open. The subtab shows text and image sent by one contact to all connected contacts.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
    • OpenSSL
    • OpenPGP

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Decentralized
    2.  Serverless
    3.  End-to-End Encryption
    4.  Peer-To-Peer
    5.  Anonymous Secure Filesharing
    6.  Secure File Sharing
    7.  Shared Folders
    8.  GPG Encryption
    9.  Secure Chat
    10.  Tor
    11. I2P icon  i2P integration
    12.  Voice Chat
    RetroShare iconPhone Link Icon

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  5. ShareDrop icon
     63 likes

    ShareDrop is an HTML5 clone of the Apple AirDrop service. It allows you to transfer files directly between devices, without having to upload them to any server first. It uses WebRTC for secure peer-to-peer file transfer and Firebase for presence management and WebRTC signaling.

    95 ShareDrop alternatives
    ShareDrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  WebRTC
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  End-to-End Encryption
    6.  MIT License
    ShareDrop iconPhone Link Icon

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  6. 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.

    60 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 iconPhone Link Icon

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  7. Snapdrop icon
     47 likes

    An open source alternative to AirDrop. Activates peers by web, transfers files on LAN.

    59 Snapdrop alternatives
    Snapdrop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Snapdrop Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  Drag and Drop
    3.  Secure File Sharing
    4.  Progressive Web App
    5.  WebRTC
    Snapdrop iconPhone Link Icon

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  8. Wormhole icon
     35 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.

    92 Wormhole alternatives
    Wormhole screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • WebApps

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Expiring Downloads
    3.  One-link file sharing
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Multiple languages
    7.  File Sending
    8.  Attachments
    Wormhole iconPhone Link Icon

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  9. Send Anywhere icon
     109 likes

    A cross-platform file sharing service which allows users to easily share digital content peer-to-peer, in real-time, without cloud storage.

    195 Send Anywhere alternatives
    Web (https://send-anywhere.com)

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Kindle Fire

    Send Anywhere Features

    1.  Peer-To-Peer
    2.  File Sending
    3.  Personal-assistant
    Send Anywhere iconPhone Link Icon

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  10. 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 iconPhone Link Icon

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