LocalSend vs KDE Connect

Struggling to choose between LocalSend and KDE Connect? Both products offer unique advantages, making it a tough decision.

LocalSend is a File Sharing solution with tags like local, privacy, security, open-source, file-sync.

It boasts features such as Sync files between devices, Store files locally, not in the cloud, Open source codebase, End-to-end encryption, Available on Windows, Mac, Linux, Selective sync (choose which folders to sync), Versioning (restore previous versions of files) and pros including Strong privacy and security, No limits on storage space, Free and open source, Works offline, Lightweight and fast.

On the other hand, KDE Connect is a Social & Communications product tagged with android, linux, desktop, mobile, connectivity, file-transfer.

Its standout features include File transfer between devices, Notifications sync, Remote control mouse/keyboard, Shared clipboard, Battery level monitoring, Ring device to find it, SMS notifications and reply, and it shines with pros like Free and open source, Cross-platform - works on Linux, Android, Windows, macOS, Easy to set up, Wide range of integration features, Active development and community support.

Feature	LocalSend	KDE Connect
Overall Score	N/A	N/A
Primary Category	File Sharing	Social & Communications

Product Overview

LocalSend

Description: LocalSend is a free, open-source alternative to Dropbox that allows you to sync files between devices while keeping them stored locally. It emphasizes privacy and security by not storing files in the cloud.

KDE Connect

Description: KDE Connect is a free and open source software that allows communication between Linux desktops and Android mobile devices. It enables syncing notifications, sharing files and URLs, remote control features, and more.

Key Features Comparison

LocalSend Features

• Sync files between devices
• Store files locally, not in the cloud
• Open source codebase
• End-to-end encryption
• Available on Windows, Mac, Linux
• Selective sync (choose which folders to sync)
• Versioning (restore previous versions of files)

KDE Connect Features

• File transfer between devices
• Notifications sync
• Remote control mouse/keyboard
• Shared clipboard
• Battery level monitoring
• Ring device to find it
• SMS notifications and reply

Pros & Cons Analysis

LocalSend

Pros

• Strong privacy and security
• No limits on storage space
• Free and open source
• Works offline
• Lightweight and fast

Cons

• Manual setup required
• No web interface
• No mobile app
• No collaboration features

KDE Connect

Pros

• Free and open source
• Cross-platform - works on Linux, Android, Windows, macOS
• Easy to set up
• Wide range of integration features
• Active development and community support

Cons

• Limited to KDE/Qt software on Linux desktop
• Some features are Linux-only
• Requires user to enable developer options on Android
• Lacks native iOS support
• Relies on local network connectivity

Pricing Comparison

LocalSend

• Free
• Open Source

KDE Connect

• Open Source