KDE Connect
FreeA free, open-source app that links phones and computers for file transfer, shared clipboard and notifications.
About KDE Connect
KDE Connect connects your phone and computer so they can work together. Features include file transfer, a shared clipboard, notification mirroring, remote input and media control, and the winget description also mentions remote viewing and control.
It began in the KDE desktop community and runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS. Devices pair over the local network and communicate with encryption. It suits people who want their phone and desktop to feel integrated without relying on a cloud service.
The iOS app is more limited than the Android one and has a smaller user base, shown by its 276 ratings on the App Store compared with 28,200 on Google Play. Release notes for the latest iOS version mention combining sections of the files tab, sorting the command list alphabetically and more detailed battery icons.
KDE Connect is free and open source under the GPL, developed by the KDE community.
The Android and Linux experience is the most complete. Features on iOS and macOS are more limited.
Version history
2 releases tracked- Windows: Bug fixes and performance improvements
- iOS: Combined sections of the files tab
- Sorted the command list alphabetically
- More detailed battery level icons
Frequently asked
Is KDE Connect free?
Yes. It is free and open source under the GPL.
Does it need an account?
No. Devices pair on the local network.
Which platforms does it support?
Linux, Windows, macOS, Android and iOS, with feature differences between them.
Where does the download link go?
Directly to kdeconnect.kde.org or the official app store for your platform. PlanetSofts never rehosts installers or adds wrappers, and these links were last verified Oct 6, 2026.