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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

    LocalSend

     383 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.

    111 LocalSend alternatives

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    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

     387 likes

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

    85 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
  5. 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.

    93 Warpinator alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Warpinator screenshot 1
     
  6. Zorin Connect icon

    Zorin Connect

     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

    Cost / License

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • F-Droid
    Zorin Connect screenshot 1
     
  7. Join icon

    Join

     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.

    36 Join alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Xbox
    The Windows 10 app
     
  9. OpenDrop icon

    OpenDrop

     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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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