KDE Connect Alternatives

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.

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KDE Connect alternatives are mainly Mobile Remote Control Tools, but if you're looking for Large File Transfer Services or Screen Mirroring Apps you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Linux, Windows, iPhone and Mac. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to KDE Connect.
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  1. 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
     
  2. Transfer icon
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    A simple local file server app for Android. Download and upload files quickly across devices over Wi-Fi — no cables, no cloud.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  3. Debloatfy icon
     1 like

    A minimalist macOS app built with SwiftUI for file transfers and app management between macOS and Android devices via ADB.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  4. MAXS icon
     6 likes

    MAXS allows you to control your Android device and receive notifications over XMPP. You can for example write SMS on your desktop/laptop by sending a command over XMPP to MAXS running on your smartphone.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. VLC Remote icon
     6 likes

    This application allows you to control media playback of VLC Media Player from your mobile device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
     
  6. Remotely control X11 via SSH commands generated by your phone or tablet. Works well on the Raspberry Pi or any other Linux machine. No Mac or Windows.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Android
     
  7. DeskNotifier is an Android App, which helps you to receive all the Notifications from your Android Phone on your PC and lets you answer your SMS messages instantly!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Android
     
  8. Send files from your phone to a web browser, without uploading to the cloud. Transfer files to your PC, send files to family devices, or share with others with a web link. Full privacy, no limits on file size or type.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  9. GTalkSMS icon
     3 likes

    GTalkSMS enables you to control your android phone through Google Talk/XMPP (send/receive SMS, make calls, locate your phone via GPS, activate WLAN or Bluetooth, etc.). It can be useful for those who prefer typing sms on a real keyboard.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
     
  10. ControlPC icon
     5 likes

    ControlPC transform your iPhone or iPad into a simple, easy-to-use, remote control.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  11. CellSend icon
     3 likes

    CellSend is a free service that allows you to send texts from your computer to your phone in a fast and easy way.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Firefox
     
  12. FullControl icon
     1 like

    FullControl is a fun, and easy-to-use app that turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote control. So you can control your computer with a tap or flick of a finger.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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