Productivity · €0/month
Loading…
Tool page
KDE Connect
Your Android and your Mac finally speak the same language: clipboard, files, notifications.
- Category
- Productivity
- Pricing
- €0 · Free
- How often
- Every day
- My rating
- 4.5 out of 5
In short
KDE Connect does what AirDrop can't do with Android. Essential for Android users on Mac.
- Ideal for
- Android + Mac developers who want a two-way bridge between their devices
- Use case
- Shared clipboard, file transfer, Android notifications on Mac
What it costs
Entry price: €0. Prices taken from the official site, excluding tax.
Strengths and limits
Pros
- Real-time shared clipboard: copy on the phone, paste on the Mac
- Two-way file transfer with no wire or cable
- Android notifications displayed on the Mac
- 100% local: data stays on the local WiFi network only, no third-party server
- Completely free and open source
- macOS media control from the phone
Cons
- Requires being on the same WiFi network
- The macOS app may need extra permissions depending on the version
- Less stable than AirDrop on connections that drop
Compatibility
- macOS : compatible
- Windows : compatible
- Linux : compatible
- iOS : not compatible
- Android : compatible
Frequently asked questions
Does KDE Connect work on iOS?
No, KDE Connect is for Android only. For iOS, Apple AirDrop is the native equivalent.
Does my data go through the internet?
No. KDE Connect works only locally, on your WiFi network. No data is sent to external servers.
Does KDE Connect work on Windows?
Yes, there is a KDE Connect app for Windows as well.
Final verdict
The only tool that bridges the Android-Mac gap properly. Free, local, no data in the cloud.
- I recommend it to
- Any Android + Mac developer. Essential for the shared clipboard and file transfers.
- Not suited for
- iOS users: Apple's AirDrop and Continuity already cover this need.
- Value for money
- Excellent · 4.5 out of 5
Other tools on the workbench
Productivity · Included in Setapp (~€9.99/month)
Spark Mail
Productivity · €0/month
Craft