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Valent vs Packet: catalog facts
ValentPacket
Free

Free to use; source code is published on GitHub.

Free

Free and open source under the GPL-3.0 or later.

Linux Linux
  • Works with the widely used KDE Connect protocol
  • Native GTK interface for GNOME-style desktops
  • Works with the Quick Share feature already on Android phones
  • Sends and receives files wirelessly
  • Linux desktop only
  • Needs a KDE Connect app on the other device
  • Only a partial implementation of the protocol
  • Linux only
Downloadable app Downloadable app
Open source Open source
License not stated License: GPL-3.0-or-later
No account needed No account needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked October 1, 2026

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