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Packet vs KDE Connect: catalog facts
Packet	KDE Connect
Free Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.	Free Free to download, with an option to donate to KDE.
Linux	Linux, Android
Works with the Quick Share feature already on Android phones Sends and receives files wirelessly	Sends files and links between phone and computer in both directions Shows phone notifications on the desktop and lets you reply to texts
Only a partial implementation of the protocol Linux only	Both devices need the app installed and paired Built around a KDE desktop, so other environments may get fewer integrations
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Open source
License: GPL-3.0-or-later	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 1, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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