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Join vs KDE Connect: catalog facts
Join	KDE Connect
Paid Pricing is not stated on the homepage; check the store listing.	Free Free to download, with an option to donate to KDE.
Windows, macOS, Linux, Android, Web, Browser extension	Linux, Android
Notification, clipboard and SMS syncing from Android Apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, Chrome and the web	Sends files and links between phone and computer in both directions Shows phone notifications on the desktop and lets you reply to texts
Centred on Android; no iOS app mentioned Pricing not stated on the homepage	Both devices need the app installed and paired Built around a KDE desktop, so other environments may get fewer integrations
Downloadable app, Web application, Browser extension	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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