WayDroid Alternatives for Windows

WayDroid is not available for Windows but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Windows with similar functionality. The best Windows alternative is BlueStacks, which is free. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 25 alternatives to WayDroid and 17 are available for Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to WayDroid are Genymotion, Nox App Player, MEmu and MuMuPlayer.

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  1. BlueStacks icon

    BlueStacks

     412 likes

    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.

    27 BlueStacks alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
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    Comments about BlueStacks as an Alternative to WayDroid
    LinuxDoge
    Negative
    3

    Not available on Linux, filled with Ads, probably tracking a lot.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    Waydroid emulates in a method completely different than BlueStacks, and BlueStacks is not available for Linux where Waydroid is used the most.

    Waydroid is essentially closer to Wine in execution than it is to BlueStacks, allowing Android Apps to work as if it was always native.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • This alternative is disputed. BlueStacks is a legitimate WayDroid alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

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

    • BlueStacks is the most popular free alternative to WayDroid.

    • BlueStacks is Freemium and ProprietaryWayDroid is Free and Open Source
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    Genymotion

     106 likes

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

    27 Genymotion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android Studio
    • Eclipse
    Genymotion screenshot 1
     
  4. Nox App Player icon

    Nox App Player

     147 likes

    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.

    23 Nox App Player alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Nox App Player screenshot 1
     
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    Comments about Nox App Player as an Alternative to WayDroid
    Jonathan Jewell
    Positive
    0

    lighter weight than Bluestacks (and not riddled with ads and attempts to install other stuff). Better than WayDroid in that it is just simpler out-of-the-box for end users. As a developer, would recommend Visual Studio emulation or more specific VMWare/Windows Hypervisor approach

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    • Nox App Player is Free and ProprietaryWayDroid is Free and Open Source
  5. MEmu icon

    MEmu

     110 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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MEmu screenshot 1
     
  6. MuMuPlayer icon

    MuMuPlayer

     15 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 MuMuPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MuMu Player support many popular games,
     
  7. LDPlayer icon

    LDPlayer

     31 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.

    19 LDPlayer alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Windows
    LDPlayer screenshot 1
     
  9. MSI App Player icon

    MSI App Player

     10 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    MSI App Player screenshot 1
     
  10. Andy icon

    Andy

     39 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...

    21 Andy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued
    • Warning
    • Bundleware

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Andy screenshot 1
     
  11. GameLoop icon

    GameLoop

     6 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.

    17 GameLoop alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    GameLoop screenshot 1
     
  12. KOPLAYER icon

    KOPLAYER

     17 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.

    20 KOPLAYER alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    KOPLAYER screenshot 1
     
  13. LeapDroid icon

    LeapDroid

     16 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
    LeapDroid screenshot 1
     
  14. Xamarin Android Player icon

    Xamarin Android Player

     10 likes

    Xamarin Android Player has deep integration with Visual Studio and Xamarin Studio and a native user interface on both Mac & Windows. Running Android on an x86 virtual machine using hardware accelerated virtualization and OpenGL, Xamarin Android Player is significantly faster...

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    Xamarin Android Player screenshot 1
     
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