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, Linux, Mac, Android and Web-based apps. The best Genymotion alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. Other great apps like Genymotion are WayDroid, Nox App Player, Android-x86 and MEmu.

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Genymotion alternatives page was last updated May 10, 2022
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  1. BlueStacks icon
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    BlueStacks

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    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

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Browser based app store
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    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

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    BlueStacks VS Genymotion

    Is BlueStacks a good alternative to Genymotion?
     

    • 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
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    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
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Lightweight
    3.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  App integration
    3.  Fullscreen support
    4.  Multi-windows
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    WayDroid VS Genymotion

    Is WayDroid a good alternative to Genymotion?
     

    • 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 LightweightGenymotion is not according to our users
  4. Nox App Player icon
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    Nox App Player

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    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.

    24 Nox App Player alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Nox App Player screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  Ad-free

    Features

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

    The emulator automatically installs sponsored Android apps together with yours

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  5. Android-x86 icon
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    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.

    32 Android-x86 alternatives
    Android-x86 screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  ARM support
    2.  Gaming Mode
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    Guest

    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

    Negative comment •Oct 4, 2020
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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
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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).

    25 MEmu alternatives
    MEmu screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
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    Bundleware

    Attempts to install Avast Antivirus, can be declined.

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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)

    Positive comment •May 4, 2017
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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
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    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.

    34 Anbox alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Container Virtualization
    2.  Unified inbox
    Discontinued

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

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    integrated with your operating system, not emulator

    Negative comment •Oct 4, 2020
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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
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    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.

    17 LDPlayer alternatives
    LDPlayer screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Fast speed
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    Bundleware

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

    LDPlayer iconGenymotion Icon

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  10. iodéOS icon
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    iodéOS

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    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

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  Lightweight
    5.  Security-focused
    6.  No registration required
    7.  Works Offline

    Features

    1.  Mobile OS
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Multiple languages
    4.  Ungoogled
    5.  Block Trackers
    6.  User friendly
    7.  AdBlock Friendly
    8.  Intuitive Interface
    9.  Low CPU usage
    10.  OTA Updates
    11.  Adblocking via DNS
    iodéOS iconGenymotion Icon

    iodéOS VS Genymotion

    Is iodéOS a good alternative to Genymotion?
     

    • iodéOS is the most popular Android alternative to Genymotion.

    • iodéOS is Freemium and Open SourceGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • iodéOS is Privacy focused, Lightweight and Security-focusedGenymotion is not according to our users
  11. VMOS icon
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    VMOS

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    Virtual Android on Android.

    10 VMOS alternatives
    Root

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android
    • Android Tablet

    VMOS Features

    1.  Integrated Android Emulator
    Multiple accounts, Multitask
    Background floating icon
    +2
    Resolution
    VMOS iconGenymotion Icon

    VMOS VS Genymotion

    Is VMOS a good alternative to Genymotion?
     

    • VMOS is the most popular Android Tablet alternative to Genymotion.

    • VMOS is Free and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
  12. Appetize.io icon
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    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

    27 Appetize.io alternatives
    Appetize.io screenshot 1

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    1.  Lightweight
    2.  No registration required
    3.  Support for Themes
    4.  Ad-free
    5.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Embedded tutorials
    3.  Screen Sharing
    4.  Customer Segmentation
    5.  Support for scripting
    6.  Multiple Account support
    7.  Live Preview
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Support for Gestures
    10.  HTC Vive Support
    Appetize.io iconGenymotion Icon

    Appetize.io VS Genymotion

    Is Appetize.io a good alternative to Genymotion?
     

    • 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
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    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...

    22 Andy alternatives
    Andy screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows

    Andy Features

    1.  Fullscreen support
    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/

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    HarmonyOS

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    HarmonyOS is a distributed, edge computing, AI operating system with powerful functionality, and it will first be used for smart devices like smart watches, smart screens, in-vehicle systems, and smart speakers.

    57 HarmonyOS alternatives
    HarmonyOS 5 user interface

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HUAWEI AppGallery

    Properties

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No Tracking
    3.  Lightweight
    4.  No registration required
    5.  Works Offline
    6.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Portable
    2.  Rolling Release
    3.  Dark Mode
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  ARM Independent
    HarmonyOS iconGenymotion Icon

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    Comments about HarmonyOS as an Alternative to Genymotion
     
    Guest

    HarmonyOS is an operating system; Genymotion is an emulator.

    Negative comment •Apr 8, 2020
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    • HarmonyOS is Free and ProprietaryGenymotion is Free Personal and Proprietary
    • HarmonyOS is Lightweight and Privacy focusedGenymotion is not according to our users
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