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

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