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Pushbullet vs KDE Connect: catalog facts
Pushbullet	KDE Connect
Freemium Free to use, with paid options for additional features.	Free Free to download, with an option to donate to KDE.
Windows, macOS, Android, Web, Browser extension	Linux, Android
Sends pushes and files between phones and computers Mirrors SMS messages to the desktop	Sends files and links between phone and computer in both directions Shows phone notifications on the desktop and lets you reply to texts
Proprietary service that depends on Pushbullet's servers Website needs JavaScript to load	Both devices need the app installed and paired Built around a KDE desktop, so other environments may get fewer integrations
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, 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
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 September 23, 2026

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