Best KDE Connect Alternatives
The top-ranked KDE Connect alternative is Microsoft Phone Link (Free). The best free option is Snapdrop / PairDrop (open source).
KDE Connect links your phone and computer for notifications, file sharing, and remote control, but its Windows and Apple support can be inconsistent. Users seek smoother cross-device continuity across mixed ecosystems.
1Microsoft Phone Link
FreeLinks Android and iPhone to Windows for calls, texts, and notifications.
2Pushbullet
FreemiumSends links, files, and notifications between phones and computers.
3Join by joaoapps
PaidCross-device sync tool for notifications, clipboard, and file transfer.
AirDroid
FreemiumRemote file transfer and device management across platforms.
Snapdrop / PairDrop
Open SourceOpen-source, browser-based local file sharing between nearby devices.
Warpinator
Open SourceOpen-source app for sharing files across a local network.
Open-source app for sharing files across devices on the same network.
Open-source tool to display and control Android devices from a computer.
Intel Unison
FreeConnects phones to PCs for calls, messages, notifications, and files.
Cross-platform file-sharing app for fast local transfers between devices.
Cross-platform file sharing using simple keys and direct transfer.
Open-source continuous file synchronization between your devices.
KDE Connect alternatives: FAQ
What is the best alternative to KDE Connect?
Microsoft Phone Link is ranked first on this list (Free). The ranking combines our base score with readers' votes, so it can change.
What is the best free alternative to KDE Connect?
The highest-ranked free or open-source options here are Microsoft Phone Link, Snapdrop / PairDrop and Warpinator.
Which KDE Connect alternatives work on Mac?
AirDroid, LocalSend, Scrcpy and Send Anywhere run on macOS.
Which KDE Connect alternatives work on Linux?
Warpinator, LocalSend, Scrcpy and Send Anywhere run on Linux.
Are there KDE Connect alternatives for Android?
Yes: Microsoft Phone Link, Pushbullet, Join by joaoapps and AirDroid have Android apps.
Know a KDE Connect alternative we missed? Suggest it — we review submissions before they go live.