Android Debug Bridge Alternatives

Android Debug Bridge is described as '(adb) is a versatile command-line tool that lets you communicate with a device. The adb command facilitates a variety of device actions, such as installing and debugging apps, and it provides access to a Unix shell that you can use to run a variety of' and is a android development tool in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Android Debug Bridge for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and F-Droid apps. The best Android Debug Bridge alternative is Aya - Android ADB Desktop, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Android Debug Bridge are ADB AppControl, Tango ADB, Heimdall and Adebar.

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Android Debug Bridge alternatives page was last updated Jan 8, 2025
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  1. Aya - Android ADB Desktop icon
    Aya - Android ADB Desktop icon

    Aya - Android ADB Desktop

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    AYA is a desktop application that controls android devices. It's a GUI wrapper for ADB.

    7 Aya - Android ADB Desktop alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Aya - Android ADB Desktop is Free and Open SourceAndroid Debug Bridge is also Free and Open Source
  2. ADB AppControl icon
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    ADB AppControl

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    ADB AppControl - a new and handy desktop program, that will allow you to easily manage applications on your android device. You can disable unwanted pre-installed system apps and bloatware, or install new ones using a modern graphical interface.

    7 ADB AppControl alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No registration required
    4.  Wireless-networking
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  4. Tango ADB icon
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    Tango ADB

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    Tango ADB is a web-based tool for Android users, try it out at https://app.tangoapp.dev/ !

    12 Tango ADB alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Tango ADB Features

    1.  Screen Sharing
    2.  Remote File Access
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    • Tango ADB is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Tango ADB is Freemium and Open SourceAndroid Debug Bridge is Free and Open Source
  5. Heimdall icon
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    Heimdall

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    Heimdall is a cross-platform open-source tool suite used to flash firmware (aka ROMs) onto Samsung mobile devices.

    12 Heimdall alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Command line interface
    3.  Custom-ROM
    Discontinued

    Heimdall has not received updates since 2017 and does not support new versions of GNU/Linux distributions.

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    Adebar

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    Adebar stands for Android Device Backup and Report. It is mainly based on Bash and Adb. It reportedly works on Linux, Mac and Windows (Cygwin).

    7 Adebar alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Cygwin

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Command line interface
    2.  Portable
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  7. Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro icon
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    Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro

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    Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro is a free program that enables you to flash your Android device. The program allows you to perform tasks such as: flash kernels, flash ROMs, ect.

    13 Android Ultimate Toolbox Pro alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Discontinued

    The latest version 1.2.0.0 is from 2013.

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  9. Bugfender icon
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    Bugfender

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    Bugfender is a log storage service for application developers. Bugfender collects everything happening in the application, even if it doesn’t crash, in order to reproduce and resolve bugs more effectively and provide better customer support.

    23 Bugfender alternatives
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    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted

    Bugfender Features

    1.  Logging
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    • Bugfender is the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad, Android Tablet & Self-Hosted alternative to Android Debug Bridge.

    • Bugfender is Freemium and ProprietaryAndroid Debug Bridge is Free and Open Source
  10. LogFox icon
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    LogFox

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    Android LogCat reader features include Shizuku, Root & ADB support, recording and exporting logs to ZIP with device info, Java/JNI crash and ANR notifications, log filters, accessibility support, and Material You design.

    11 LogFox alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    LogFox Features

    1.  Logging
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  11. Android Logcat (no root) icon
    Android Logcat (no root) icon

    Android Logcat (no root)

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    Read Android logs without root access. The app uses remote debugging to connect to phone local ADB daemon. Configuring remote debugging on a phone can be challenging and requires some technical expertise. It has to be done once and after each device reboot.

    11 Android Logcat (no root) alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid

    Android Logcat (no root) Features

    1.  Debugging
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  12. PonyDebugger icon
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    PonyDebugger

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    PonyDebugger is a remote debugging toolset. It is a client library and gateway server combination that uses Chrome Developer Tools on your browser to debug your application's network traffic and managed object contexts.

    5 PonyDebugger alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • iPhone

    PonyDebugger Features

    1.  Debugging
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    Discontinued

    The last release was in August 2014.

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  13. Stetho icon
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    Stetho

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    Stetho is a sophisticated debug bridge for Android applications. When enabled, developers have access to the Chrome Developer Tools feature natively part of the Chrome desktop browser. Developers can also choose to enable the optional dumpapp tool which offers a powerful...

    9 Stetho alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Google Chrome
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  14. ADB-whit-GUI icon
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    ADB-whit-GUI

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    This Windows app uses ADB to back up partitions and apps, with recovery options. It can find and save specific file types like images or music, reboot devices into Recovery, Bootloader, or Fastboot mode, install apps, and modify or remove passwords if rooted. Currently in beta phase.

    13 ADB-whit-GUI alternatives

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Windows

    ADB-whit-GUI Features

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