A simple way to share files on your phone or tablet with any other phone, computer or tablet!
Cost / License
- Free
- Open Source
Platforms
- Android
- F-Droid




KDE Connect is described as 'Facilitates device communication, enabling notifications, SMS replies, file sharing, and remote control across multiple operating systems' and is a very popular mobile remote control tool in the social & communications category. There are more than 50 alternatives to KDE Connect for a variety of platforms, including Android, Mac, Windows, Linux and iPhone apps. The best KDE Connect alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like KDE Connect are scrcpy, GSConnect, AirDroid and Sefirah.
A simple way to share files on your phone or tablet with any other phone, computer or tablet!




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