Phone Link AlternativesOnly apps from the EU

The best alternative to Phone Link is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to Phone Link and seven of them are so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Phone Link are KDE Connect, MyPhoneExplorer, Warpinator and Zorin Connect.

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Phone Link alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Large File Transfer Services or File Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Mobile Remote Control. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Phone Link.
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  1. LocalSend icon
     409 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.

    116 LocalSend alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
     
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  2. KDE Connect icon
     397 likes

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

    88 KDE Connect alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    • HUAWEI AppGallery
     
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  3. Warpinator icon
     21 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.

    101 Warpinator alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  4. Zorin Connect icon
     8 likes

    Zorin Connect is integrated into the Zorin OS desktop to merge the experience between your computer and Android device. It works over an encrypted connection on your local network, so your data stays private and never reaches the cloud.

    19 Zorin Connect alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  5. Join icon
     32 likes

    Join is a mobile and desktop application that lets you remotely control many aspects of your Android phone through Tasker integration, as well as send and receive files, SMS, screenshots. It also has universal copy/paste and screenshot mirroring.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Xbox
     
  6. OpenDrop icon
     11 likes

    OpenDrop is a command-line tool that allows sharing files between devices directly over Wi-Fi. Its unique feature is that it is protocol-compatible with Apple AirDrop which allows to share files with Apple devices running iOS and macOS.

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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