The ultimate emulator list [Dec. 2025]

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   WSABuilds

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   On Windows you can use the Windows Subsystem for Android Builds for several apps and games

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Platforms

   • Windows
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   Google Play Games

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   Google Play Games is now available on Windows PC, if you just want to play games this might be the easist and safest option even though you have to register with your Google account.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application type

   • Game Store

   Platforms

   • Windows
   • Android
   • Chrome OS
   • Android Tablet
   • Android TV
   • Android Wear
   • Online

   

   

   

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   Nox App Player

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   Every Android emulator for Computer are bundleware and/or spyware, use at your own risk !

   A nice Android emulator working on both macOS and Windows but like most option is bloated and not privacy friendly. I finded to be the best (especially after debloating it) regardless, BlueStacks is another great option.

   Debloating guide : https://gist.github.com/TameemS/72c4b92131977aced56e727d51599a48 RECOMMANDED

   Worth mentioning : BlueStacks macOS/Windows LDPlayer Windows - debloating guide : https://gist.github.com/TameemS/894cdb8adae1d6042a5f21c4e80bcd9e/ GameLoop Windows

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Proprietary

   Application types

   • Android Emulator
   • Virtualization Tool

   Platforms

   • Mac
   • Windows

   

   
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   WayDroid

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   On Linux if you're on Wayland you might just want to use WayDroid

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application types

   • Android Emulator
   • Compatibility Layer Tool

   Platforms

   • Linux
   • Linux Mobile
   • Arch Linux
   • Fedora
   • Ubuntu
   • Debian

   

   

   

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   Bliss Os

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   An open source android OS (ISO file) that you can run in a Virtual Machine on x86 machines.

   Cost / License

   • Free
   • Open Source

   Application type

   • Operating System

   Platforms

   • Android
   • Android-x86
   • Phoenix OS
   • Chromium

   

   

   

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