KDE Connect Alternatives for Mac

There are many alternatives to KDE Connect for Mac if you are looking for a replacement. The best Mac alternative is LocalSend, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 50 alternatives to KDE Connect and many of them are available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to KDE Connect are scrcpy, AirDroid, Soduto and Croc.

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  1. LocalSend icon

    LocalSend

     371 likes

    LocalSend is a free, open-source, cross-platform file-sharing tool designed to securely share files and messages with nearby devices over your local network without needing an internet connection. Here are some of its key features:

    109 LocalSend alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • AppImageHub
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Chocolatey
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    Comments about LocalSend as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    Although KDE Connect has some file transfer capabilities, it also do more such as SMS control from PC, media controls and virtual keyboard

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    LocalSend is not an alternative, these are different programs

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    TryAgain
    Negative
    1

    KDE Connect has various features to manage and monitor your phone from PC, while LocalSend is just for sharing files between devices.

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    LocalSend icon
    LocalSend icon

    • Some users think LocalSend is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.

    • LocalSend is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  2. scrcpy icon

    scrcpy

     327 likes

    Effortlessly mirror and control Android devices on computers via USB or WiFi. Achieve exceptional performance up to 120fps with resolutions above 1920×1080. Supports Windows, macOS, and Linux. Requires no root access. Features include bidirectional copy-paste, recording, and is ad-free.

    25 scrcpy alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Android
    • Debian
    • Ubuntu
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Gentoo
    • Alpine Linux
    • FreeBSD
    • Manjaro Linux
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Chocolatey
    • MacPorts
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    Comments about scrcpy as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Guest
    Negative
    9

    scrcpy is for projecting your phone's screen on desktop while kde connect is for phone's notifications, sharing files and controlling one device from other(both ways)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    tarberry
    Negative
    0

    scrcpy is useful for a kind of direct remoting of the phone rather than using another program for some features to control the phone

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    scrcpy icon

    • Some users think scrcpy is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.

    • scrcpy is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  4. AirDroid icon

    AirDroid

     284 likes

    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.

    71 AirDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about AirDroid as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    AirDroid isn't available for Linux.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Syntaxxx Err0r
    Positive
    -2

    contrary to other comments that Airdroid is not available for Linux.. it is actually. HOWEVER, it exists only as an App from the Google Chome/Chromium webext app stores. (Personally i usee Chromium over Chrome, what you pick is no bettere or worse really.)not only is it available to US Linux fan boys (and Girls!!! ) it is also available to those of us who are dirty traitors who happen to also have iOS on hand... So yes you can also include your iPhone/Pad etc... CHEERIO MATES!

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    • Some users think AirDroid is a great KDE Connect alternative, some don't.

    • AirDroid is Freemium and ProprietaryKDE Connect is Free and Open Source
  5. Soduto icon

    Soduto

     17 likes

    Soduto for macOS allows your computer to communicate and share information with other devices: Android, Linux or other Macs. Want to copy-paste content across your devices? Browse remote files? Send SMS straight from the desktop? Or maybe simply share a link?

    Cost / License

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    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • KDE Connect
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    Comments about Soduto as an Alternative to KDE Connect
    Paul
    Positive
    3

    Best solution if you have a macOS computer and an Android phone. You can send files, browse the files on your phone from your laptop, send SMS from your computer, use the “Find my phone” option if you can't find it, and more.

    mzs_47
    Negative
    1

    Mac only, not for BSDs and GNU/Linux.

    Soduto icon
    Soduto icon

    • Most users think Soduto is a great KDE Connect alternative.

    • Soduto is Free and Open SourceKDE Connect is also Free and Open Source
  6. Croc icon

    Croc

     25 likes

    croc is a tool I built to easily and securely transfer stuff from one computer to another.

    The only tool that is easily installed and used on any platform, and has secure peer-to-peer transferring, and has the capability to resume broken transfers.

    111 Croc alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Termux
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  7. Unified Remote icon

    Unified Remote

     89 likes

    Unified Remote is an app that lets you control your entire computer from your mobile device. In short, it turns your device into a WiFi or Bluetooth remote control for all the programs on your computer. It is easily the most feature-filled Mobile-PC remote available.

    38 Unified Remote alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • Windows Phone
    • iPad
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  9. Rymdport icon

    Rymdport

     11 likes

    Rymdport (formerly wormhole-gui) is a cross-platform application that lets you easily and safely share files, folders, and text between devices. The data is sent securely with end-to-end encryption using the same protocol as Magic Wormhole.

    14 Rymdport alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • FreeBSD
    Send
     
  12. Escrcpy icon

    Escrcpy

     3 likes

    📱 Display and control your Android device graphically with scrcpy, powered by Electron.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  13. EasyJoin icon

    EasyJoin

     9 likes

    Share files, folders, messages, links, notifications and clipboard. You can do much more with the PRO version.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Google Chrome
    • Opera
    • Mono
    • Mozilla Firefox
    • iPhone
    • Android TV
    Some features are only available in the PRO version
     
  14. MacMobility icon

    MacMobility

     2 likes

    Unlock the power of personalized control with MacMobility, the app that brings the functionality of a remote control right to your device.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone
    • iPad
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