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Pushbullet vs PlainApp: catalog facts
PushbulletPlainApp
Freemium

Free to use, with paid options for additional features.

Free

Free and open source under the AGPL-3.0 licence, with no ads or subscriptions.

Windows, macOS, Android, Web, Browser extension Android, Web
  • Sends pushes and files between phones and computers
  • Mirrors SMS messages to the desktop
  • No account or cloud; data stays on the local network
  • Files, media, SMS, call logs and contacts in one browser interface
  • Proprietary service that depends on Pushbullet's servers
  • Website needs JavaScript to load
  • Android phones only
  • Browser access is limited to the same network
Downloadable app, Web application, Hosted service, Browser extension Downloadable app
Closed source Open source
License not stated License: AGPL-3.0
Not stated if an account is needed No account needed
Needs internet Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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