monkeyOS vs kde connect.
kde connect is a free, open-source way to link a phone and a computer. here is how monkeyOS differs.
| monkeyOS | kde connect | |
|---|---|---|
| price | free plan, paid plans for more features | free and open source |
| computer apps | mac, windows, linux | linux first, with windows and mac versions |
| phone apps | android now, iphone next | android; see their site for iphone |
| remote mouse and keyboard | yes, a full trackpad with zones and gestures | yes, as a remote input feature |
| files, clipboard, notifications | yes | yes |
| approve coding-agent prompts from your phone | yes, for claude code and antigravity | not in its public description |
who each is for
kde connect is a good fit if you want a free, open-source link between an android phone and a linux desktop. some users report that remote input can be unreliable on some setups, so test it on yours.
when to pick which
pick kde connect if open source matters most. pick monkeyOS if you want one app for the trackpad, voice typing, screen preview and a live list of coding agents, on mac, windows and linux.
compared from public project and website descriptions. last updated 2026-10-31. we are the maker of monkeyOS, so check kde connect's own site for its current details.