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KDE Connect alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave KDE Connect: same-network only, and iOS version is limited. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces KDE Connect, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. LocalSend currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1LocalSend logoLocalSendOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux +25 of 566.5
2Feem logoFeemFree plan + paidNoAndroid, iOS, Windows +24 of 457.2
  1. LocalSend logo

    1. LocalSendTop pick

    Best for: Households and offices mixing Apple, Android, Windows and Linux devices on one network

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from KDE Connect

    Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

    Pros

    • Works across every major desktop and mobile OS
    • No account, internet or cloud server needed
    • Open-source with no ads or trackers

    Cons

    • Both devices must be on the same network
    • No share links for remote recipients
    • Some routers and guest networks block device discovery
    Visit LocalSend Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is LocalSend a good KDE Connect alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Internet required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Account
    None needed
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
    End-to-end encryption
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026localsend.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Feem logo

    2. Feem

    Best for: People sharing files between phones and computers on a local network or hotspot without internet

    Free plan + paidAndroid, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from KDE Connect

    Offline Wi-Fi transfers with polished apps for all platforms.

    Pros

    • Works fully offline over Wi-Fi or hotspot
    • Apps for all major desktop and mobile platforms
    • TLS 1.3 encrypted transfers

    Cons

    • Free version shows ads and upgrade prompts
    • Closed source
    • Devices must share a network
    Visit Feem Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Feem a good KDE Connect alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Internet required
    No
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feem.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Encryption
    TLS 1.3
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feem.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Networks
    Router, hotspot or Wi-Fi Direct
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feem.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Android support
    Android 10+
    Checked Oct 25, 2026feem.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best KDE Connect alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

LocalSend logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for most people

LocalSend

Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

Quick Share logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for a free option

Quick Share

Built-in nearby sharing for Android with a Windows app.

Feem logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Feem

Offline Wi-Fi transfers with polished apps for all platforms.

Syncthing logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for open source

Syncthing

Continuous folder sync between phone and computer.

Syncthing logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for self-hosting

Syncthing

Continuous folder sync between phone and computer.

LocalSend logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for Mac

LocalSend

Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

LocalSend logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for Windows

LocalSend

Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

LocalSend logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for Linux

LocalSend

Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

LocalSend logo

Best KDE Connect alternative for iPhone and Android

LocalSend

Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS.

KDE Connect alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to KDE Connect?

LocalSend ranks first right now. Simpler, focused file sending that works the same on every OS. Quick Share and Feem follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to KDE Connect?

Yes. LocalSend (open source), Quick Share (free), Feem (free plan + paid) and Syncthing (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to KDE Connect?

Yes: LocalSend and Syncthing. Syncthing can also be self-hosted.

Which KDE Connect alternatives work on Linux?

LocalSend, Feem and Syncthing run on Linux.

Why do people switch from KDE Connect?

The complaints we hear most: same-network only; iOS version is limited; more setup than a simple send-a-file app.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces KDE Connect, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.