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, Nox App Player, Android-x86 and Anbox.

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Andy alternatives page was last updated Dec 15, 2021
  1. BlueStacks icon
     403 likes

    BlueStacks runs Android OS and apps on Windows PCs with instant switch between Android and Windows - no reboot is required. End consumers can now enjoy their favorite Android apps on Windows PCs. Android apps can appear either as icons on the Windows desktop, or within a...

    25 BlueStacks alternatives
    Main application

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    BlueStacks Features

    1.  Hardware Accelerated
    2.  Compatibility Layer
    3.  X86/x64 Compatibility
    4.  Based on VirtualBox
    5.  App center
    6.  Multiple Instances
    7.  Bluetooth Support
    8.  App Reviews
    9.  Integrated Search
    Bundleware

    The emulator automatically installs sponsored Android apps together with yours

    BlueStacks iconAndy Icon

    BlueStacks VS Andy

    Is BlueStacks a good alternative to Andy?
     
    Comments about BlueStacks as an Alternative to Andy
     
    Shoji

    bluestacks has better compability and performance than andy

    Positive commentOct 10, 2017
    -2
    Andy Icon
    BlueStacks icon
    • 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
     51 likes

    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.

    25 WayDroid alternatives
    WayDroid screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Compatibility Layer
    2.  App integration
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Multi-windows
    5.  No registration required
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  Container Virtualization
    8.  Fullscreen support
    9.  Low memory usage
    WayDroid iconAndy Icon

    WayDroid VS Andy

    Is WayDroid a good alternative to Andy?
     
    • 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. Nox App Player icon
     147 likes

    Nox App Player: The best Android emulator leading in technology and performance. A free tool for users to enjoy the numerous Android games and apps from their desktop with ease.

    25 Nox App Player alternatives
    Nox App Player screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Run Android Apps on Desktop
    2.  Integrated Android Emulator
    3.  Controller Support
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  IPAM
    6.  Skinnable
    Bundleware

    The emulator automatically installs sponsored Android apps together with yours

    Nox App Player iconAndy Icon

    Nox App Player VS Andy

    Is Nox App Player a good alternative to Andy?
     
    Comments about Nox App Player as an Alternative to Andy
     
    David

    As adept as Andy but without the bundleware. Also has an outstanding and configurable UI.

    Positive commentJan 6, 2017
    -1
    Andy Icon
    Nox App Player icon
    • 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
  4. Android-x86 icon
     175 likes

    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.

    33 Android-x86 alternatives
    Android-x86 screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Gaming Mode
    Android-x86 iconAndy Icon

    Android-x86 VS Andy

    Is Android-x86 a good alternative to Andy?
     
    Comments about Android-x86 as an Alternative to Andy
     
    C0010 ~

    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.

    Negative commentMay 30, 2018
    2
    Guest

    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.

    Positive commentJan 14, 2017
    1
    Andy Icon
    Android-x86 icon
    • 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
  5. Anbox icon
     66 likes

    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.

    35 Anbox alternatives
    Anbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  Unified inbox
    3.  No Tracking
    Discontinued

    According to their README, development has been discontinued in 2023.

    Anbox iconAndy Icon

    Anbox VS Andy

    Is Anbox a good alternative to Andy?
     
  6. Genymotion icon
     103 likes

    Genymotion is an Android emulator for building and testing great Android apps. It’s fast, simple and powerful.

    27 Genymotion alternatives
    Genymotion screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free PersonalProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse

    Genymotion Features

    1.  Integrated Android Emulator
    2.  Based on VirtualBox
    3.  Network Scanner
    Genymotion iconAndy Icon

    Genymotion VS Andy

    Is Genymotion a good alternative to Andy?
     
    Comments about Genymotion as an Alternative to Andy
     
    Guest

    it doesn't allow internet connection for free users

    Negative commentJan 12, 2016
    -1
    Andy Icon
    Genymotion icon
    • Most users think Genymotion is a great Andy alternative.

    • Genymotion is Free Personal and ProprietaryAndy is Free and Proprietary
  7. MEmu icon
     108 likes

    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).

    24 MEmu alternatives
    MEmu screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    Bundleware

    Attempts to install Avast Antivirus, can be declined.

    MEmu iconAndy Icon

    MEmu VS Andy

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  8. LDPlayer icon
     29 likes

    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.

    18 LDPlayer alternatives
    LDPlayer screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fast speed
    Bundleware

    Tries to install McAfee and another program too. These can be declined.

    LDPlayer iconAndy Icon

    LDPlayer VS Andy

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  9. iodéOS icon
     54 likes

    iodéOS is an operating system powered by LineageOS and based on the Android mobile platform. iodéOS aims at protecting the user's privacy with a built-in adblocker and by removing Google trackers.

    66 iodéOS alternatives
    iodéOS screenshot 1
    iodéOS screenshot 2

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Security-focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Mobile OS
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Ungoogled
    6.  Dark Mode
    7.  Block Trackers
    8.  Works Offline
    9.  OTA Updates
    10.  Multiple languages
    11.  AdBlock Friendly
    12.  Low CPU usage
    iodéOS iconAndy Icon

    iodéOS VS Andy

    Is iodéOS a good alternative to Andy?
     
    • iodéOS is the most popular Android alternative to Andy.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceAndy is Free and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedAndy is not according to our users
  10. Mumu App player icon
     9 likes

    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.

    16 Mumu App player alternatives
    MuMu Player support many popular games,

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    Mumu App player iconAndy Icon

    Mumu App player VS Andy

    Is Mumu App player a good alternative to Andy?
     
  11. Maru icon
     11 likes

    Maru makes personal computing more context-aware by giving you the best interface for your environment. That means when you're on the go, Maru is your phone; when you're at your desk, Maru is your desktop.

    35 Maru alternatives
    Maru screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    Maru Features

    1.  Based on Debian
    2.  Bluetooth Support
    Maru iconAndy Icon

    Maru VS Andy

    Is Maru a good alternative to Andy?
     
    • Maru is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Andy.

    • Maru is Free and Open SourceAndy is Free and Proprietary
  12. GameLoop icon
     4 likes

    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.

    18 GameLoop alternatives
    GameLoop screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    GameLoop Features

    1.  Ad-free
    GameLoop iconAndy Icon

    GameLoop VS Andy

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