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PlainApp vs Pushbullet: catalog facts
PlainApp	Pushbullet
Free Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence, with no ads or subscriptions.	Freemium Free to use, with paid options for additional features.
Android, Web	Windows, macOS, Android, Web, Browser extension
No account or cloud; data stays on the local network Files, media, SMS, call logs and contacts in one browser interface	Sends pushes and files between phones and computers Mirrors SMS messages to the desktop
Android phones only Browser access is limited to the same network	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: AGPL-3.0	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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