Andy AlternativesAndroid Emulators and other similar apps like Andy

Andy is described as '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' and is a android emulator in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Andy for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Android and Android Tablet apps. The best Andy alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. Other great apps like Andy are WayDroid, Android-x86, Nox App Player and Genymotion.

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  1. BlueStacks icon
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    BlueStacks enables running Android apps on Windows PCs and Mac, without requiring a reboot. It supports virtualization for zero configuration, allowing seamless integration between Android and Windows systems, with apps appearing as icons or in a full environment. Ideal for personal and enterprise use.

    25 BlueStacks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about BlueStacks as an Alternative to Andy
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    bluestacks has better compability and performance than andy

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    • Some users think BlueStacks is a great Andy alternative, some don't.

    • BlueStacks is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Andy.

    • BlueStacks is the most popular free alternative to Andy.

    • BlueStacks is Freemium and ProprietaryAndy is Free and Proprietary
  2. WayDroid icon
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    Waydroid uses Linux namespaces (user, pid, uts, net, mount, ipc) to run a full Android system in a container and provide Android applications on any GNU/Linux-based platform.

    24 WayDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Linux Mobile
    • Arch Linux
    • Fedora
    • Ubuntu
    • Debian
     
    • WayDroid is the most popular Linux alternative to Andy.

    • WayDroid is the most popular Open Source alternative to Andy.

    • WayDroid is Free and Open SourceAndy is Free and Proprietary
    • WayDroid is Lightweight and Privacy focusedAndy is not according to our users
  3. Android-x86 icon
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    This is a project to port Android open source project to x86 platform, formerly known as "patch hosting for Android x86 support". The original plan is to host different patches for Android x86 support from open source community.

    28 Android-x86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
     
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    Android-x86 is an operating system that is built on x86 arch while the programs compared here are Android emulators present as a desktop service.

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    With the use of virtualisation (such as the listed VirtualBox and VMware Player, but also other virtual machine programs) this can theoretically run absolutely any Android app, without letting it know it's being virtualised.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Android-x86 is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Andy.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceAndy is Free and Proprietary
    • Android-x86 is LightweightAndy is not according to our users
  4. Nox App Player icon
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    Nox App Player offers an advanced Android emulation experience on PC and Mac, featuring a customizable UI for developers, ad-free environment, keyboard mapping, Google Play integration, screen recording, and low resource consumption, ideal for running apps and games seamlessly.

    21 Nox App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Bundleware

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    • Mac
    • Windows
     
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    Comments about Nox App Player as an Alternative to Andy
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    As adept as Andy but without the bundleware. Also has an outstanding and configurable UI.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Nox App Player is a great Andy alternative.

    • Nox App Player is Free and ProprietaryAndy is also Free and Proprietary
    • Nox App Player is LightweightAndy is not according to our users
  5. Genymotion icon
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    Genymotion is an Android emulator for building and testing great Android apps. It’s fast, simple and powerful.

    25 Genymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse
     
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    it doesn't allow internet connection for free users

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Most users think Genymotion is a great Andy alternative.

    • Genymotion is Free Personal and ProprietaryAndy is Free and Proprietary
  6. MEmu icon
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    Comparing to other Android emulators, MEmu provides the highest performance and greatest compatibility. It runs on nearly all Windows devices (PC, notebook, 2-in-1 devices, tablets).

    22 MEmu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Bundleware

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    • Windows
     
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  7. Anbox icon
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    Anbox 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.

    31 Anbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
  8. MuMuPlayer icon
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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.

    14 MuMuPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  9. LDPlayer icon
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    LDPlayer,The best android emulator for windows. Free download it to play android games & android apps on PC. Be stabilization, fluent, perfect compatibility. LDPlayer is a free Android emulator for PC users playing Android games easily on Windows. Based on Android 5.1.

    17 LDPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. iodéOS icon
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    Android-based OS emphasizing privacy, open source transparency, tracker and ad blocking, independent app installation, digital sovereignty, community development, routine updates, environmental sustainability, and a familiar interface for alternative Android devices.

    61 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
     
    • iodéOS is the most popular Android alternative to Andy.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceAndy is Free and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightAndy is not according to our users
  11. MSI App Player icon
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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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  12. GameLoop icon
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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.

    15 GameLoop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Windows
     
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