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Valent vs KDE Connect: catalog facts
Valent	KDE Connect
Free Free to use; source code is published on GitHub.	Free Free to download, with an option to donate to KDE.
Linux	Linux, Android
Works with the widely used KDE Connect protocol Native GTK interface for GNOME-style desktops	Sends files and links between phone and computer in both directions Shows phone notifications on the desktop and lets you reply to texts
Linux desktop only Needs a KDE Connect app on the other device	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 not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 24, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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