Local Desktop Alternatives

Local Desktop is described as 'Helps you run a desktop Linux environment on your Android device' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Local Desktop for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Self-Hosted apps. The best Local Desktop alternative is WayDroid, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Local Desktop are BlueStacks, Android-x86, Nox App Player and iodéOS.

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  1. HarmonyOS icon
     14 likes

    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.

    59 HarmonyOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • HarmonyOS
     
  2. MSI App Player icon
     13 likes

    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...

    24 MSI App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  3. Andy icon
     40 likes

    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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  4. GameLoop icon
     9 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  5. KOPLAYER icon
     20 likes

    KOPLAYER is a free android emulator for Windows and Mac which can help you run Android games & apps on your Windows PC. KOPLAYER commits itself to bringing you the best playing experience for games, with more than one million supported apps.

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Droid4X icon
     22 likes

    Droid4x is Android simulator, which is good in aspects of performance, user experience, compatibility and gaming controllability. Making millions of mobile games and apps as desktop experience.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Warning

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  7. touchHLE icon
     2 likes

    touchHLE is a high-level emulator for iPhone OS apps. It runs on modern desktop operating systems and Android, and is written in Rust.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
     
  8. AnLinux icon
     3 likes

    AnLinux allow you to run Linux on Android without root access. by using Termux and PRoot technology, you can even run SSH and Xfce4 Desktop Environment

    9 AnLinux alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  9. XePlayer icon
     5 likes

    XePlayer is a best & free Android Emulator for pc that enables all Android games and apps to run smoothly in Windows systems. It built on x86 Architecture, support advanced features like OpenGL & hardware acceleration, run faster, more stability and compatibility than...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  10. LeapDroid icon
     17 likes

    LeapDroid is an Android emulator. It runs the whole Android system inside Windows using state-of-the-art virtual machine technologies. Leapdroid immediately turns a PC into a very powerful Android tablet.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  11. FluxLinux icon
     1 like

    FluxLinux is Linux on Android, advanced orchestrator application that transforms your Android device into a versatile Linux workstation.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Android
    • F-Droid
     
  12. SmartGaga icon
     3 likes

    SmartGaGa is an Android Emulator software for FPS games like Free Fire, PUBG, Clash of Clans, etc. Play Games, Run Apps - All on Your Big Screen and Keyboard! Very High Performance on your Desktop PC or Laptop with Smart GaGa emulator! Enjoy!.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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