Anbox Alternatives

Anbox is described as 'Puts Android into a container and every Android application will be integrated with your operating system. Any Android version is suitable for this approach and try to keep up with the latest version from the Android Open Source Project' and is a popular android emulator in the network & admin category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Anbox for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Anbox alternative is QEMU, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Anbox are BlueStacks, WayDroid, Android-x86 and KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine).

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Anbox alternatives page was last updated Apr 20, 2025
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  1. Appetize.io icon

    Appetize.io

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    Run iOS & Android Apps in the Browser for Preview, Support, Demos, Testing and Automation using the fastest emulators and simulators. Try the instant online demo at https://appetize.io

    18 Appetize.io alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Appetize.io screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Support for Themes

    Features

    1.  Browser-based
    2.  Portable
    3.  Embedded tutorials
    4.  Screen Sharing
    5.  Customer Segmentation
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Support for scripting
    8.  Multiple Account support
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Live Preview
    11.  Dark Mode
    12.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Appetize.io VS Anbox

     

    • Appetize.io is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Anbox.

    • Appetize.io is Freemium and ProprietaryAnbox is Free and Open Source
    • Appetize.io is LightweightAnbox is not according to our users
  2. PrimeOS icon

    PrimeOS

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    PrimeOS is an Android-x86 based OS which provides desktop experience on any x86 based device providing user top of the line features like multi-window, taskbar and deca-pro key mapper for gamers.

    21 PrimeOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • IN flagIndia

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet
    • Android-x86
    PrimeOS screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Booting from USB
    4.  OTA Updates
    5.  Google integration

    PrimeOS VS Anbox

     
    Comments about PrimeOS as an Alternative to Anbox
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    Positive Jan 21, 2021
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    its fast and is a full android os

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    • PrimeOS is Free and ProprietaryAnbox is Free and Open Source
    • PrimeOS is LightweightAnbox is not according to our users
  4. HarmonyOS icon

    HarmonyOS

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    Distributed microkernel OS with AI and edge computing capabilities for smartphones, wearables, TVs, tablets, and IoT; features multi-layered architecture, custom device kernels, Linux ABI compatibility, seamless interaction, and resource sharing across devices.

    54 HarmonyOS alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
    HarmonyOS 5 user interface

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Portable
    4.  Rolling Release
    5.  Dark Mode
    6.  No Tracking
    7.  No registration required
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  ARM Independent

    HarmonyOS VS Anbox

     
    Comments about HarmonyOS as an Alternative to Anbox
    Guest
    Negative Nov 13, 2021
    2

    totally different products

    Anbox Icon
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    • HarmonyOS is Free and ProprietaryAnbox is Free and Open Source
    • HarmonyOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAnbox is not according to our users
  5. Mumu App player icon

    Mumu App player

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    MuMu App Player is a free PC software that emulates Android 12 devices and allows players to run various mobile games and apps on PC, mirroring every feature from high control sensitivity, high-definition & FPS graphics, to stable performance and more.

    15 Mumu App player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MuMu Player support many popular games,

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Mumu App player VS Anbox

     
  6. MSI App Player icon

    MSI App Player

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    Founded in 2011, Silicon Valley-based BlueStacks is the global leader in providing a cross-platform service bridging the gap between mobile devices and PCs for over 300 million gamers worldwide. Developed under an exclusive partnership with BlueStacks, the MSI App Player, brings...

    23 MSI App Player alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • TW flagTaiwan

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MSI App Player screenshot 1

    MSI App Player Features

    1.  App center
    2.  Emulation

    MSI App Player VS Anbox

     
  7. F1 VM icon

    F1 VM

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    F1 VM (means "five one virtual machine"), Android virtual system on mobile devices, also known as Android Virtual Machine (referred to as VM, namely virtual machine, similar software on PC likes VMWare, VirtualBox).

    9 F1 VM alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode

    F1 VM VS Anbox

     
  9. LeapDroid icon

    LeapDroid

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    LeapDroid is an Android emulator. It runs the whole Android system inside Windows using state-of-the-art virtual machine technologies. Leapdroid immediately turns a PC into a very powerful Android tablet.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LeapDroid screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    LeapDroid was discontinued on November 4th, 2016 because the developers joined Google. The official site - including downloads of the installer - has been archived by Internet Archive: https://web.archive.org/web/20161016120642/http:/www.leapdroid.com/

    LeapDroid Features

    1.  Emulation

    LeapDroid VS Anbox

     
  10. GameLoop icon

    GameLoop

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    GameLoop (formerly Tencent Game Buddy) is an Android emulator for Windows desktops featuring direct support for Tencent games along with flexible and precise control with a mouse and keyboard combo.

    16 GameLoop alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • CN flagChina

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GameLoop screenshot 1

    GameLoop Features

    1.  Ad-free

    GameLoop VS Anbox

     
  11. Anbox Cloud icon

    Anbox Cloud

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    Anbox Cloud is the mobile cloud computing platform delivered by Canonical. Run Android in the cloud, at high scale and on any type of hardware. Canonical partners with cloud providers and computing hardware manufacturers to accelerate your time to market and provide long-term commercial support.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • GitHub Actions
    • Microsoft Azure
    • Google Cloud Platform
    • Self-Hosted
    • GitHub

    Anbox Cloud Features

    1.  No registration required
    2.  Container Virtualization
    3.  Ad-free
    4. Git icon  Git Support

    Anbox Cloud VS Anbox

     
  12. Cassowary icon

    Cassowary

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    Run Windows Applications on Linux as if they are native. Use Linux applications to launch files located in Windows WM without needing to install applications on WM. With easy to use configuration GUI. TEST.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    Cassowary screenshot 1

    Cassowary Features

    1.  Run Windows software

    Cassowary VS Anbox

     
  13. Andy icon

    Andy

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    Andy breaks down the barrier between desktop and mobile computing, while keeping a user up to date with the latest Android OS feature upgrades. It also provides users with unlimited storage capacity, PC and Mac compatibility, and the freedom to play the most popular mobile...

    20 Andy alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Andy screenshot 1
    Warning

    Andy OS reportedly installs a GPU Miner together with the Android emulator

    Bundleware

    The installer may contain adwares. Be careful during the installation: https://alternativeto.net/discussions/applications/11718/be-careful-in-the-installation/

    Andy Features

    1.  Fullscreen support

    Andy VS Anbox

     
  14. Droid4X icon

    Droid4X

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    Droid4x is Android simulator, which is good in aspects of performance, user experience, compatibility and gaming controllability. Making millions of mobile games and apps as desktop experience.

    16 Droid4X alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • GB flagUnited Kingdom

    Platforms

    • Windows
    Droid4X screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Classroom monitoring
    2.  Run Android Apps on Desktop

    Droid4X VS Anbox

     
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