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Device Connect vs Pushbullet: catalog facts
Device Connect	Pushbullet
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence.	Freemium Free to use, with paid options for additional features.
Android	Windows, macOS, Android, Web, Browser extension
Lightweight alternative to KDE Connect AES-256 encryption with a password	Sends pushes and files between phones and computers Mirrors SMS messages to the desktop
Requires the separate dcnnt-py program on the desktop Fewer features than KDE Connect	Proprietary service that depends on Pushbullet's servers Website needs JavaScript to load
Downloadable app	Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension
Open source	Closed source
License: MIT	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Needs internet
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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