Virtual Android AlternativesAndroid Emulators and other similar apps like Virtual Android

Virtual Android is described as 'Independent virtual operating system for your Android device. Double the power of your Android device and run entire copies of your operating system simultaneously - achieve faster performance, multiple accounts, protect your privacy, and enjoy more fun on' and is a android emulator in the gaming software category. There are eight alternatives to Virtual Android for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Android, Linux and Android Tablet apps. The best Virtual Android alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. Other great apps like Virtual Android are Nox App Player, Anbox, Genymotion and MEmu.

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Virtual Android alternatives page was last updated Apr 10, 2024
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    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.

    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 Virtual Android

    Is BlueStacks a good alternative to Virtual Android?
     

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

    • BlueStacks is the most popular free alternative to Virtual Android.

    • BlueStacks is Freemium and ProprietaryVirtual Android is Free and Proprietary
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    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.

    24 Nox App Player alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    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

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    Nox App Player VS Virtual Android

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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.

    35 Anbox alternatives
    Anbox screenshot 1

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    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.

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    Anbox VS Virtual Android

    Is Anbox a good alternative to Virtual Android?
     

    • Anbox is the most popular Linux alternative to Virtual Android.

    • Anbox is the most popular Open Source alternative to Virtual Android.

    • Anbox is Free and Open SourceVirtual Android is Free and Proprietary
    • Anbox is Lightweight and Privacy focusedVirtual Android is not according to our users
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    Genymotion

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

    27 Genymotion alternatives
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    License model

    • Free Personal • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse

    Genymotion Features

    1.  Integrated Android Emulator
    2.  Based on VirtualBox
    3.  Network Scanner
    Genymotion screenshot 1
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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).

    24 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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    VMOS

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    Virtual Android on Android.

    11 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
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    VMOS VS Virtual Android

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    • VMOS is the most popular Android & Android Tablet alternative to Virtual Android.

    • VMOS is Free and ProprietaryVirtual Android is also Free and Proprietary
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    F1 VM

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    F1 VM (means "five one virtual machine"), Android virtual system on mobile devices, also known as Android Virtual Machine (referred to as VM, namely virtual machine, similar software on PC likes VMWare, VirtualBox).

    9 F1 VM alternatives
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    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Android

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Dark Mode
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    Virtual Master

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    Run Virtual Android OS in an app.

    11 Virtual Master alternatives
    Complete isolation of apps from host OS
    Avilable guest Android versions
    +2
    Ability to run multiple VM at the same time

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Android

    Virtual Master Features

    1.  Dark Mode
    2.  Parallel Computing
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