Zorin Connect Alternatives

Zorin Connect is described as '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' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Zorin Connect for a variety of platforms, including Android, Windows, iPhone, Web-based and Linux apps. The best Zorin Connect alternative is KDE Connect, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zorin Connect are AirDroid, Pushbullet, Phone Link and GSConnect.

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Zorin Connect alternatives page was last updated Mar 20, 2025
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  1. KDE Connect icon

    KDE Connect

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

    70 KDE Connect alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • KDE Plasma
    • F-Droid
    • Sailfish OS
    • Plasma Mobile
    • Chocolatey
    KDE Connect screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    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 VS Zorin Connect

     

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Zorin Connect.

    • KDE Connect is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Zorin Connect.

    • KDE Connect is Free and Open SourceZorin Connect is also Free and Open Source
    • KDE Connect is Privacy focusedZorin Connect is not according to our users
  2. AirDroid icon

    AirDroid

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    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.

    67 AirDroid alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    File transfer & management

    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 VS Zorin Connect

     

    • AirDroid is the most popular Web-based alternative to Zorin Connect.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryZorin Connect is Free and Open Source
  4. Pushbullet icon

    Pushbullet

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    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.

    61 Pushbullet alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mozilla Firefox
    Pushbullet screenshot 1

    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 VS Zorin Connect

     
  5. Phone Link icon

    Phone Link

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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.

    29 Phone Link alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    Phone Link screenshot 1

    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 VS Zorin Connect

     
  6. GSConnect icon

    GSConnect

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    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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • GNOME
    GSConnect screenshot 1

    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 VS Zorin Connect

     
  7. Sefirah icon

    Sefirah

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    Phone Link / KDE Connect alternative with notification mirroring, clipboard sync, file transfer, Android Windows explorer integration, media control, and more.

    15 Sefirah alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    Sefirah screenshot 1

    Sefirah Features

    1.  Cross-device syncing
    2.  Notifications
    3. Android icon  Android Sync

    Sefirah VS Zorin Connect

     
  9. Valent icon

    Valent

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    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.

    63 Valent alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CA flagCanada

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • GNOME
    • Flatpak
    • KDE Connect
    Valent screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Decentralized
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Live Push Notifications
    9.  Gtk
    10.  Share Clipboard
    11.  Remote File Access
    12.  Integrated File Sharing

    Valent VS Zorin Connect

     
  10. AirMore icon

    AirMore

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    AirMore is a cross-platform tool to access mobile devices wirelessly over the web. It can transfer Android and iOS device files to PC and vice versa.

    55 AirMore alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    AirMore screenshot 1

    AirMore Features

    1.  Cloud Sync
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Web-Based
    4.  Secure File Sharing
    5.  SMS Messaging
    6.  Clipboard monitoring
    7.  Phone dialer
    8.  Encrypted Email

    AirMore VS Zorin Connect

     
  11. Intel Unison icon

    Intel Unison

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    Unlock your connected world and multi device experience to enjoy the freedom to work across operating systems. Intel® Unison™ seamlessly connects your mobile devices to your PC for a universal, easy to use experience, including phone notifications, bi-directional file...

    16 Intel Unison alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Intel Unison screenshot 1

    Intel Unison Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Sms from PC
    3.  Notification mirror

    Intel Unison VS Zorin Connect

     
  12. Join icon

    Join

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    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.

    34 Join alternatives

    License model

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    • Windows Mobile
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Xbox
    The Windows 10 app

    Join Features

    1.  End-to-End Encryption
    2.  Push Notifications
    3.  Sync with Google Drive
    4.  Sms from PC
    5.  Notification mirror
    6.  Image Sharing
    7.  Share Clipboard

    Join VS Zorin Connect

     

    • Join is the most popular commercial alternative to Zorin Connect.

    • Join is Paid and ProprietaryZorin Connect is Free and Open Source
  13. LinkLoomTV icon

    LinkLoomTV

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    Show Browsers, History, Save Web Pages Links, Share Links Between Android Mobile app and TV by Chromecast SDK and Jetpack Compose.

    48 LinkLoomTV alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android TV
    LinkLoomTV screenshot 1

    LinkLoomTV Features

    1.  Android tv

    LinkLoomTV VS Zorin Connect

     
  14. Nextcloud SMS icon

    Nextcloud SMS

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    This Android app allows you to synchronize your SMS messages to a remote Nextcloud instance where you can read and backup them. It also allows you to restore your SMS messages to your Android phone.

    30 Nextcloud SMS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Nextcloud
    Nextcloud SMS screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The latest version (2.0.5) is from December 2018

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  SMS/Text Message Backup
    4.  SMS Messaging
    5. Nextcloud icon  Nextcloud integration

    Nextcloud SMS VS Zorin Connect

     
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