Genymotion AlternativesTop Android Emulators and other similar apps like Genymotion

Genymotion is described as 'Android emulator for building and testing great Android apps. It’s fast, simple and powerful' and is a very popular android emulator in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Genymotion for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Android, Mac, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Genymotion alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. Other great apps like Genymotion are WayDroid, Android-x86, Nox App Player and MEmu.

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  1. BlueStacks icon

    BlueStacks

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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.

    26 BlueStacks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

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    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    • Some users think BlueStacks is a great Genymotion alternative, some don't.

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

    • BlueStacks is the most popular free alternative to Genymotion.

    • BlueStacks is Freemium and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  2. WayDroid icon

    WayDroid

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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.

    25 WayDroid alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

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

    • WayDroid is Free and Open SourceGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • WayDroid is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGenymotion is not according to our users
  4. Android-x86 icon

    Android-x86

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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.

    29 Android-x86 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

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    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • VirtualBox
    • Self-Hosted
    • VMware Workstation Pro
    • VMware Workstation Player
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    Comments about Android-x86 as an Alternative to Genymotion
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    Android-x86 is an operating system (i.e. it runs directly on the hardware, or you have to install it into an emulator). Genymotion is a fully packaged Emulator with an operating system installed and features for it.

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    Android-x86 is an operating system

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    • Most users think Android-x86 is a great Genymotion alternative.

    • Android-x86 is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Genymotion.

    • Android-x86 is Free and Open SourceGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Android-x86 is LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  5. Nox App Player icon

    Nox App Player

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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.

    22 Nox App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    MEmu

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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).

    23 MEmu alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    MEmu comes pre-rooted and doesn't try to get you to install anything (once replacing the home launcher that is)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks MEmu is a great Genymotion alternative.

    • MEmu is Free and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • MEmu is LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  7. Anbox icon

    Anbox

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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.

    32 Anbox alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Linux
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    integrated with your operating system, not emulator

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    • Most users think Anbox is a great Genymotion alternative.

    • Anbox is Free and Open SourceGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Anbox is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGenymotion is not according to our users
  9. iodéOS icon

    iodéOS

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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.

    62 iodéOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused and LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  10. LDPlayer icon

    LDPlayer

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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.

    18 LDPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
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  11. MuMuPlayer icon

    MuMuPlayer

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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 MuMuPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MuMu Player support many popular games,
     
  12. 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

    20 Appetize.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    • Appetize.io is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Genymotion.

    • Appetize.io is Freemium and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • Appetize.io is LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  13. 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.

    56 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
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    Comments about HarmonyOS as an Alternative to Genymotion
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    HarmonyOS is an operating system; Genymotion is an emulator.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • HarmonyOS is Free and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • HarmonyOS is Privacy focused and LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  14. 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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